| Category | Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 188) | Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) Visa (Subclass 888) | Business Talent (Permanent) Visa (Subclass 132) |
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| 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:
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Applicants generally must:
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Applicants are generally required to:
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| 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:
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Successful applicants can:
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| Eligible Family Members | Yes | Yes | Yes |