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Business Visa

Business Innovation Stream Subclass 188 (Provisional)

This Visa is for people who have an ownership interest in a business in their home country and would like to establish a new or develop an existing business in Australia.

This visa involves:

  1. Submitting an Expression of InterestThis visa is point tested. You must attain a minimum of 65 points to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) via Skill select.
  2. Submitting a Nomination The subclass 188 is only available to applicants who are nominated by an Australian State or Territory. You must receive a nomination before lodging the visa application.  Please note different states or territories may have different requirements for nomination.
  3. Visa application

Points are allocated based on:

  • Age,
  • English proficiency,
  • Qualifications,
  • Experience,
  • Net business and personal assets,
  • Business turnover.

Business Innovation & Investment (Residence) Subclass 888 visa

This is the permanent pathway to the Business Innovation Stream – Subclass 188 (Provisional) visa. To apply for this visa involves but not limited to: –

This visa involves:

  1. Submitting a Nomination You must submit a nomination again for the permanent visa Subclass 188. You must receive a nomination before lodging the visa application. Please note different states or territories may have different requirements for nomination.
  2. Visa application You need to meet residence, personal and business assets or employee requirements and have been in Australia on subclass 188 visa for at least 12 months, within the 2 years prior to lodgement.
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