Business & Investor Visas
Establish, invest, or expand your business in Australia with expert visa guidance for entrepreneurs and investors.
Business Innovation Visa (Subclass 188A)
For experienced business owners and entrepreneurs who want to own and manage a new or existing business in Australia.
Eligibility
- Under 55 years of age (unless state waiver)
- Successful business career
- Net business and personal assets of at least AUD 1.25 million
- Annual business turnover of at least AUD 750,000
- Score at least 65 on the Business Innovation points test
- State or territory nomination
Process
- 1Obtain state or territory nomination
- 2Submit Expression of Interest via SkillSelect
- 3Receive invitation to apply
- 4Lodge visa application with business and financial evidence
- 5Health and character checks
- 6Provisional visa grant (4 years and 3 months)
- 7Transition to permanent visa (888A) after meeting requirements
Documents Required
- Business ownership and financial statements
- Personal asset valuations
- Tax returns (personal and business)
- Business plan for proposed Australian business
- State nomination approval letter
- Identity and character documents
Timeline
20-28 months for initial visa decision
*Processing times vary based on individual circumstances
Investor Visa (Subclass 188B)
For investors willing to make a designated investment of at least AUD 2.5 million in an Australian state or territory.
Eligibility
- Under 55 years of age (unless state waiver)
- At least 3 years experience managing investments
- Net assets of at least AUD 2.5 million
- Score at least 65 on the Investor points test
- Make a complying investment of AUD 2.5 million
- State or territory nomination
Process
- 1Obtain state or territory nomination
- 2Submit Expression of Interest
- 3Receive invitation to apply
- 4Make designated investment
- 5Lodge visa application
- 6Visa decision and provisional visa grant
- 7Transition to permanent visa (888B)
Documents Required
- Investment portfolio evidence
- Net asset documentation
- Investment management experience records
- Complying investment evidence
- State nomination approval
- Identity and character documents
Timeline
24-36 months for initial visa decision
*Processing times vary based on individual circumstances
Significant Investor Visa (Subclass 188C)
For investors willing to invest at least AUD 5 million in complying significant investments in Australia.
Eligibility
- No age limit
- Invest at least AUD 5 million in complying investments
- Lawfully acquired funds
- State or territory nomination
- Genuine intention to maintain investment for visa period
Process
- 1Obtain state or territory nomination
- 2Submit Expression of Interest
- 3Lodge visa application
- 4Make complying significant investments
- 5Visa grant (provisional for 5 years)
- 6Transition to permanent visa (888C)
Documents Required
- Source of funds evidence
- Investment portfolio details
- Complying investment structure documentation
- State nomination approval
- Identity and character documents
Timeline
12-24 months for initial decision
*Processing times vary based on individual circumstances
Business Talent Visa (Subclass 132)
A permanent visa for high-calibre business owners and entrepreneurs sponsored by a state or territory.
Eligibility
- State or territory nomination
- Significant Business History or Venture Capital Entrepreneur stream
- Net assets and turnover thresholds (varies by stream)
- Genuine intention to manage business in Australia
- Meet health and character requirements
Process
- 1Obtain state or territory sponsorship
- 2Lodge visa application directly (no EOI required)
- 3Provide detailed business history and proposal
- 4Health and character checks
- 5Visa decision (direct permanent residence)
Documents Required
- Business ownership evidence
- Financial statements and tax records
- Net asset valuations
- Business plan for Australia
- State nomination approval
- Identity documents
Timeline
12-24 months for visa decision
*Processing times vary based on individual circumstances