Business Migration
The Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) allows you to own and manage a business, and conduct business and investment activities in Australia.
A provisional visa is a temporary visa that could lead to permanent residency if you meet certain requirements.
188A
Business Innovation Stream
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This visa allows you to own and manage a business, conduct business and investment activities, and other entrepreneurial activities in Australia.
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It is a provisional visa for those with outstanding business capacities who want to establish, develop and manage a new or existing business in Australia.
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You must be nominated by a state or territory government.
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You must meet at least 65 on the points test.
188B
Investor Stream
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This visa is a 5-year temporary visa, for people who are willing to invest at least AUD 2.5 million in Australia meet certain requirements, and maintain business and investment activities in Australia.
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After maintaining an investment in Australia for 4 years, you can apply for permanent residency through the Business Innovation & Investment (Permanent) (subclass 888) visa.
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You can either be in Australia or overseas to apply for this visa
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You must meet at least 65 on the points test.
188C
Significant Investor Stream
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This visa is for people who are willing to invest AUD 5 million in Australia meet certain requirements and maintain business and investment activities in Australia.
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With this visa, you can carry out business and investment activities in Australia, stay in Australia for up to 4 years and 3 months, and apply for the Business Innovation and Investment visa (Permanent) (subclass 888) (Significant Investor stream).