Business & Investor Visas for Australia
Secure Your Future Through Business Ownership or Investment
Permanent Residency and Business Innovation Pathways for Entrepreneurs, Investors, and Senior Executives
🔹 Visa Snapshot
| Type | Business Innovation, Investment & Entrepreneur Visas |
| Subclasses | 188, 888, 132 (Closed), 891, 892, 893 |
| Pathways | Temporary to Permanent Residency |
| Streams | Innovation, Investor, Significant Investor, Premium Investor, Entrepreneur, Business Owner, State/Territory Sponsored |
| Onshore/Offshore | Both Available |
| Duration | 4 to 5 years (provisional) → PR |
| Processing Time | 12–30 months depending on subclass/stream |
| Tags | #BusinessVisa #InvestorVisa #PRPathway #EntrepreneurVisa #Subclass188 #Subclass888 |
🧭 Available Business & Investor Visa Streams
✅ Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) Visa – Subclass 188
🧩 Innovation Stream
💼 Investor Stream
💰 Significant Investor Stream (SIV)
🛡️ Premium Investor Stream (closed for new applications)
🚀 Entrepreneur Stream
✅ Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) Visa – Subclass 888
- For 188 visa holders who have met business or investment thresholds.
✅ Business Owner Visa (Subclass 890) (for long-term business owners)
✅ State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner Visa (Subclass 892)
✅ Investor Visa (Subclass 891)
✅ State/Territory Sponsored Investor Visa (Subclass 893)
💬 Unsure which stream suits you best?
Book a free strategy session with a registered advisor.
📌 Eligibility Criteria Overview
Each visa stream has its own set of criteria. Common requirements include:
- ✅ Age below 55 (some exceptions apply)
- ✅ Proven business or investment track record
- ✅ Net business and personal assets (varies by stream)
- ✅ State or Territory nomination
- ✅ Complying investment or active business in Australia
- ✅ English language proficiency
- ✅ Health and character checks
📎 Detailed stream-specific eligibility available below
🔗 Compare All Streams – Eligibility & Investment Thresholds
Document Checklist
• Passport, ID, proof of business ownership/investment
• Financial statements, asset valuations
• State nomination form
• Police and health checks
• Business/investment plans
• Proof of complying investment (if applicable)
🔗 Download Business Visa Master Checklist (PDF)
💲 Fees & Processing Time
| Visa Type | Govt. Fees (Primary Applicant) | Est. Processing Time |
| Subclass 188 | From AUD $9,450 | 14 – 32 months |
| Subclass 888 | From AUD $3,300 | 9 – 15 months |
| Subclass 890–893 | From AUD $2,570 | 13 – 18 months |
🧩 Compare Streams – Side-by-Side Table
| Stream | Entry Pathway | Investment | PR Pathway | Risk Level | Most Suitable For |
| Innovation | Business Ownership | AUD $500K+ business turnover | Yes → 888 | Medium | Entrepreneurs |
| Investor | Bonds | AUD $2.5M | Yes → 888 | Low | Experienced Investors |
| Significant Investor | Managed Funds | AUD $5M | Yes → 888 | Low | HNWIs |
| Entrepreneur | Venture Funding | AUD $200K+ funding required | Yes → 888 | High | Start-up Founders |
🔗 See Full Comparison Table of Streams →
📂 Required Documents & Materials
• Department refusal decision record
• Visa application copies & communication trail
• Identity documents & relationship or work evidence
• Statutory declarations and supporting documents
• Legal submission (if judicial review)
• Additional new facts (for Intervention)
🧠 Helpful Tips & Red Flags
⚠️ Passive investments do not qualify for business visas.
🔁 You must actively manage your business or complying investments.
🕐 Start planning early—state nomination takes time.
🧾 Maintain clear business records for subclass 888 transition.
