If you’re considering migrating to Australia to start or invest in a business, it’s crucial to understand the processing times for different Australian business visa subclasses. In this article, we’ve compiled the latest processing times to help you plan your move. Our focus is the Australian visa processing time for the Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888) and the Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188).
Subclass 888 Visa Processing Times
The processing times for the subclass 888 visa vary depending on the specific stream:
- Business Innovation stream: 26 – 31 months
- Investor stream: Waiting to be updated
- Significant Investor stream: 27 – 35 months
- Premium Investor stream: Waiting to be updated
- Entrepreneur stream: Waiting to be updated
Subclass 188 Visa Processing Times
The subclass 188 visa also has varying processing times depending on the stream:
- Business Innovation stream: 14 – 37 months
- Investor stream: 25 – 40 months
- Significant Investor stream: 8 – 23 months
- Business Innovation Extension stream: 7 – 14 months
- Significant Investor Extension stream: Waiting to be updated
- Premium Investor stream: Waiting to be updated
- Entrepreneur stream: 79 days – 10 months
Other business visa subclasses, such as the State or Territory Sponsored Business Owner visa (subclass 892), State or Territory Sponsored Investor visa (subclass 893), Business Owner (subclass 890), and Investor visa (subclass 891), are currently waiting for updated processing times.
Please note that the processing times listed above are subject to change and can be influenced by various factors, including application volumes, individual circumstances, and government policies. For the most accurate and up-to-date information on Australian visa processing times, consult the official government website or seek professional advice.
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