Business Visas
Business Visas for Australia
Australia offers a range of business visas for entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners who are looking to establish or expand their business in the country. These visas are designed to attract foreign investment and promote economic growth.
Subclass 188 Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa
This visa allows you to own and manage a business in Australia, conduct business and investment activity in Australia or undertake an entrepreneurial activity in Australia.
Basic Eligibility
Submit expression of interest (EOI) in SkillSelect
Nominated by a State or Territory government agency or Austrade
Invited to apply for the visa
The Subclass 188 streams:
- Business Innovation
This provisional visa is for people with business skills. It lets you operate a new or existing business in Australia. You must be nominated by an Australian State or Territory government agency.
Stay
Up to 5 years.
- Investor
This provisional visa requires you to invest at least AUD2.5 million in Australian investments that meet certain requirements and maintain business or investment activity in Australia. You must invest AUD1.5 million in an Australian State or Territory. You must be nominated by an Australian State or Territory government agency
Stay
Up to 5 years.
- Significant Investor
This provisional visa is for people who invest at least AUD5 million in Australian investments that meet certain requirements and maintain investment activity in Australia.mYou must be nominated by an Australian State or Territory government agency or Austrade.
Stay
Up to 5 years
- Premium Investor
This provisional visa is for people who are nominated by Austrade and who invest at least AUD15 million in Australian investments and/or philanthropic contributions.
Stay
4 years and 3 months
- Entrepreneur
For startup and early stage entrepreneurs who have been endorsed to develop their concepts and been nominated by a State or Territory government agency.
Stay
Up to 5 years
It's worth noting that the above are just a few examples of the business visa options available to those who wish to establish or expand their business in Australia.
Before you can apply for a business visa, you must first submit an expression of interest (EOI) through SkillSelect, the Australian government's online system for managing business migration. In SkillSelect, you will be required to provide information about your business or investment proposal, history of business or investment experience, funding, and other relevant details.
If you are interested in establishing or expanding a business in Australia, it is important to start the process early and research the various visa options and requirements thoroughly.