HomeBusiness Visas Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa - Subclass 188 Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) – Investor stream
Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 188) - Investor stream

Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 188) - Investor stream offers

Investment opportunities

Access Australian markets.

Temporary stay

Up to 4 years and 3 months.

Work rights

Unlimited work opportunities.

Cultural exchange

Experience Australian lifestyle.

Multiple entries

Frequent entry, exit flexibility.

Pathway to PR

Eligible for subclass 888.

Financial growth

Expand investment portfolio.

Personal growth

Develop independence, adaptability.

Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 188) - Investor stream Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) – Investor stream, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Score at least 65 on the points test.
  • Be under 55.
  • Intend to live in a specific State or Territory.
  • Have a total net business and personal assets for the 2 fiscal years of at least AUD2.5 million if you were invited to apply for this visa on or after 1 July 2021, or AUD2.25 million if you were invited to apply before 1 July 2021.
  • Manage a business in which you, your partner or you and your partner combined had at least 10% ownership interest, or own personal and business assets at least AUD2.5 million if you were invited to apply on or after 1 July 2021, or AUD1.25 million if you were invited to apply before 1 July 2021.
  • Have made a complying significant investment of at least AUD2.5 million if you were invited to apply for this visa on or after 1 July 2021, or have held a designated investment of at least AUD1.5 million if you were invited to apply before 1 July 2021.
  • Be nominated by an Australian State or Territory government agency.
  • Have no history of involvement in business or investment activities that are not generally acceptable in Australia.
  • Have the right experience.
  • Meet the English language requirements if applicable.
  • Meet the health and character requirements.
  • Sign the Australian values statement.
  • Have no outstanding debts owed to the Australian government.
  • Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused in Australia.

Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 188) - Investor stream Application Process

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