Business and Investment Visas
Visas for business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs who want to establish, develop, or manage a business in Australia.
Business Innovation and Investment Program
Australia's Business Innovation and Investment Program offers pathways for business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs to gain temporary and permanent residence in Australia. The program is designed to attract individuals who can contribute to Australia's economy through business activities and investments.
Key Benefits
- Pathway to permanent residence
- Live, work, and study in Australia
- Access to quality education and healthcare
- Business opportunities in a stable economy
- Include family members in your application
- Travel to and from Australia freely
Main Visa Categories
Business Innovation Stream (Subclass 188A/888A)
For business owners who want to establish, develop, and manage a new or existing business in Australia.
Key Requirements:
- Successful business career
- Minimum net business and personal assets
- Annual business turnover requirements
- Points-based system (minimum 65 points)
- State or territory nomination
Investor Stream (Subclass 188B/888B)
For people who want to make a designated investment of at least AUD $2.5 million in an Australian state or territory.
Key Requirements:
- Successful investment and business career
- Minimum net assets of AUD $2.5 million
- Make a designated investment of AUD $2.5 million
- Points-based system (minimum 65 points)
- State or territory nomination
Significant Investor Stream (Subclass 188C/888C)
For high net worth individuals willing to invest at least AUD $5 million into complying investments in Australia.
Key Requirements:
- Investment of AUD $5 million in complying investments
- State or territory nomination
- No age limit or points test
- No business experience requirement
- Maintain investment for specified period
Premium Investor Stream (Subclass 188D)
For ultra-high net worth individuals who can invest at least AUD $15 million in Australia.
Key Requirements:
- Investment of at least AUD $15 million
- Nomination by Austrade
- No age limit or points test
- Faster pathway to permanent residence (12 months)
Entrepreneur Stream (Subclass 188E)
For entrepreneurs with innovative ideas and financial backing from third parties to undertake entrepreneurial activities in Australia.
Key Requirements:
- Funding agreement of at least AUD $200,000
- From specified third parties
- Innovative proposal with commercialization potential
- State or territory nomination
- Competent English language ability
Two-Step Process
Most business visas follow a two-step process:
Provisional Visa (Subclass 188)
Temporary visa valid for specified period (typically 4-5 years)
Permanent Visa (Subclass 888)
After meeting requirements, apply for permanent residence
Points Test
Some streams require passing a points test (minimum 65 points). Points are awarded for:
- Age
- English language ability
- Business experience and turnover
- Net assets
- Innovation
- State or territory nomination bonus
Important Information
- State or territory nomination is required for most streams
- Each state/territory has its own requirements and industry priorities
- Substantial financial investment is required
- Business visas are complex and require detailed documentation
- Professional advice from registered migration agents is strongly recommended
State and Territory Nomination
Most business visas require nomination by an Australian state or territory government. Each state has:
- Different industry priorities and investment requirements
- Specific conditions for business establishment
- Varying minimum investment thresholds
- Unique application processes and timelines
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