Business and Investor Visas
For people with a successful background in investment or business ownership there are a range of visas available for those wishing to move to Australia.
These include:
Business Innovation Stream Subclass 188A Visa
For applicants who are willing to either establish a new business or who want to buy into an existing business in Australia. Applicants must be willing to live in Australia while running the business.
Investor Stream Subclass 188B Visa
For applicants who are wanting to undertake ongoing investment activity in Australia, starting with a $AU1.5m investment into Government bonds for 4 years.
Significant Investor Stream Subclass 188C Visa
For applicants who are willing to invest at least $AU5m in Australia, also with the ongoing intention to continue to maintain investment activity after the original investment matures.
Entrepreneur Stream Subclass 188E Visa
For start up and early stage entrepreneurs, who have been endorsed to develop their business concepts and have been nominated by an Australian State or Territory government agency.
Business Talent – Significant Business History Stream Subclass 132SBH Visa
A Permanent Residency Visa for business owners or part owners who are wishing to do business in Australia and also willing to make a business investment of $AU1.5m to $5m or higher.
Business Talent – Venture Capital Entrepreneur Stream Subclass 132 Visa
A Permanent Residency Visa for applicants who have sourced venture capital funding of at least $AU1m from a member of The Private Equity Australian Venture Capital Association Limited.
For more information on Australian Business and Investor Visas visit the Point Migration Agency website.
