Business & Investor Visas
This visa is for people who undertake business and investment activities in Australia. It allows you to stay in Australia indefinitely.
Business & Investor Visas
This visa is for people who undertake business and investment activities in Australia. It allows you to stay in Australia indefinitely.
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Business and Investor Visas
The Business and Investor Visa stream allows individuals with experience in business management or potential investors to move and settle in Australia permanently.
The Business Visa category of Australia is an ideal option for investors and those looking to buy or establish a business in Australia. There are many visa types available under this visa category:
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There are many visa types available under this visa category:
Investor Stream Subclass 188B Visa
The Investor Stream (Subclass 188B) Visa is a provisional visa for experienced investors willing to commit at least AUD 2.5 million into eligible investments in Australia. It allows you to live, work, and manage your investments in Australia and offers a pathway to permanent residency through the Subclass 888 Visa.
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Significant Investor Stream Subclass 188C Visa
The Significant Investor Stream (Subclass 188C) Visa is a provisional visa for individuals who invest at least AUD 5 million into complying investments in Australia. This visa allows you to live, work, and manage your investments in Australia, with a pathway to permanent residency through the Subclass 888 Visa.
Universal Adviser offers expert guidance to help you navigate the process and achieve your investment and migration goals.
Entrepreneur Stream Subclass 188E Visa
The Entrepreneur Stream (Subclass 188E) Visa is a provisional visa for individuals with an innovative business idea endorsed by an Australian state or territory government. This visa allows you to establish and operate your business in Australia and can lead to permanent residency through the Subclass 888 Visa.
Universal Adviser offers expert guidance to streamline your application and help you achieve your entrepreneurial goals in Australia.
Business Talent – Significant Business History Stream Subclass 132SBH Visa
The Subclass 132SBH Visa is a permanent residency visa for experienced business owners with a proven track record of success. Applicants must have significant business assets and be nominated by an Australian state or territory to establish or expand a business in Australia.
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Business Talent – Venture Capital Entrepreneur Stream Subclass 132 Visa
The Subclass 132 Venture Capital Entrepreneur Stream Visa is a permanent residency pathway for individuals who have secured at least AUD 1 million in venture capital funding from an Australian investment firm. This visa allows you to develop a high-potential business in Australia.
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Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa – Subsequent entrant
An applicant who is a family member of someone who already holds a Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) can apply under this category.
Business Innovation Stream Subclass 188A Visa
The Business Innovation Stream Subclass 188A Visa is a temporary visa for applicants planning to establish a new business in Australia or buy an existing Australian business. The applicant must be willing to settle in Australia and ready to undertake a role in running the business.
Investor Stream Subclass 188B Visa
Investor Stream Subclass 188B Visa is a temporary visa for applicants ready to take an ongoing investment activity in Australia. To be eligible under this visa category, the applicant must invest AUD1.5m into Government bonds for four years.
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Significant Investor Stream Subclass 188C Visa
The Significant Investor Stream Subclass 188C Visa is for potential investors who want to settle in Australia. The applicant must make an investment of at least 5 million AUD in Australia and intend to maintain the investment after the original investment made by them matures. Those eligible under this category get a temporary visa for Australia.
Entrepreneur Stream Subclass 188E Visa
The Entrepreneur Stream subclass 188E Visa gives temporary visa to applicants willing to invest AUD1.5m into government bonds for four years.
Business Talent – Significant Business History Stream Subclass 132SBH Visa
Under this visa category, business owners or part-owners can apply for Permanent Residency. To be eligible, the applicant must be willing to do business in Australia and ready to invest AUD1.5m to AUD5m or higher.
Business Talent – Venture Capital Entrepreneur Stream Subclass 132 Visa
This subclass gives Permanent Residency visa to entrepreneurs with sourced venture capital funding of at least $AU1m from a member of The Private Equity Australian Venture Capital Association Limited.
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Australia Business Visa Eligibility
To be eligible for an Australian business visa, the applicant must:
- Be below 55 years of age
- Score at least 65 on Skill Select
- Have a Vocational level of English (or equivalent).
- Have a minimum of three years experience in managing the eligible business or the qualified investment
- Have a successful track record of qualifying business activity or management of the eligible investment.
- Be interested in owning and maintaining a typical management role in an Australian business.
How to apply for an Australian business visa from India?
Before making any formal application for a business visa, you must apply for a state nomination. To apply for state nomination, you can follow the following three-step process:
- Step 1
Lodge your Expression of Interest through Skill Select and choose your preferred Australian state for the nomination.
- Step 2
Submit an official application for the state or territory by registering as a user and then completing the application process. You may need to submit the following documents:
- Be sponsored by a relative who is a citizen or permanent resident of Australian or New Zealand citizen
- Have sufficient evidence to prove his/her connection in Australia.
- Provide assurance of support
- Meet health and character requirements
If you propose to undertake export or eCommerce activity, you may have to provide the following evidence:
- Work and study in Australia
- Access the health care facilities & social security
- Become Australian citizens
- Sponsor other people for permanent residence
- Step 3: Points System
In the final step, if you are nominated by your chosen state, lodge a formal visa application. You will receive an invitation by Skill Select to submit an official application for your visa. You will have to respond to the request within 60 days of receiving the nomination.
Important Links
- Skilled Independent Visa 189
- Skilled Nominated Visa 190
- Skilled Work Regional Visa 491
- Australia Permanent Residency Visa
- Australian Family Sponsorship
- Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186)
- Benefits Of Immigration To Australia
- Australia PR From India
- Australia Business & Investor Visas
- Australia Tourist Visa
- Australia Work Permit
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