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Business Visa

Business Visa

Business and Investor Visa Pathways

Category Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 188) Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) Visa (Subclass 888) Business Talent (Permanent) Visa (Subclass 132)
Purpose Designed for business owners and investors who wish to establish, expand or invest in a business in Australia through a provisional visa pathway. Provides eligible holders of certain provisional business and investment visas with the opportunity to obtain permanent residency in Australia. Allows experienced business owners and entrepreneurs to establish or grow a business in Australia while obtaining permanent residency.
Application Location Applications may be lodged from within or outside Australia. Applications may be submitted either in Australia or overseas. Applicants can apply while inside or outside Australia.
General Eligibility

Applicants are generally required to:

  • Receive nomination from an Australian state or territory government, or Austrade where applicable.
  • Be invited to submit a visa application.
  • Demonstrate successful business ownership and management experience for the Business Innovation Stream.
  • Meet the minimum investment requirements applicable to the selected investment stream.
  • Satisfy all additional criteria relevant to the chosen stream.

Applicants generally must:

  • Hold an eligible Subclass 188 visa stream or an eligible Subclass 444 visa.
  • Be nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency or Austrade.
  • Meet the business operation or investment holding requirements relevant to their visa stream.
  • Satisfy the financial and other eligibility requirements associated with the applicable stream.

Applicants are generally required to:

  • Receive nomination from an Australian state or territory government.
  • Be invited to apply.
  • Demonstrate significant business assets and business performance, or
  • Secure eligible funding through an approved Australian venture capital source, depending on the applicable stream.
Sponsorship / Nomination An employer sponsor is not required; however, nomination by an approved authority is necessary. No employer sponsorship is required, although nomination under the relevant requirements must be maintained. Employer sponsorship is not required, but applicants must receive an approved nomination.
Visa Duration Valid for approximately four years and three months. Provides permanent residency. Provides permanent residency.
Benefits Eligible visa holders may later apply for the Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) Visa (Subclass 888) if all requirements are met.

Successful applicants can:

  • Live and work in Australia permanently.
  • Apply for Australian citizenship when eligible.

Successful applicants can:

  • Remain in Australia permanently.
  • Apply for Australian citizenship if they satisfy the eligibility criteria.
Eligible Family Members Yes Yes Yes