Apply for Australia BUSINESS VISA PROGRAM
Do you want to establish, manage, or invest in a business in Australia? Explore Business Innovation and Investment visa options, state nomination criteria, and permanent residency pathways.
Program Type
Business & Investment
Provisional Stage
Subclass 188 (5 Yrs)
PR Stage
Subclass 888
State Nomination
Mandatory (EOI)
Family Inclusion
Yes
PR Pathway
Direct / 2-Stage
Why Invest & Do Business in Australia?
Growing Economy
Australia provides a low-risk, transparent, and stable economic environment to enable sustained long-term business growth and asset protection.
Talented Workforce
Access world-class universities and a highly educated multi-lingual workforce equipped with global management and technical expertise.
Environment for Innovation
Collaborate with top Australian research institutions, access tax incentives, and expand into high-growth Asia-Pacific trade markets.
Business Visa Subclass Options
Business Innovation & Investment (Provisional) Visa
Allows successful business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs to establish or manage a business in Australia. Includes Business Innovation, Investor, Significant Investor (SIV), and Entrepreneur streams.
Business Innovation & Investment (Permanent) Visa
The second stage for Subclass 188 visa holders. Grants full Australian Permanent Residency once you have satisfied the business turnover, investment, and residence requirements of your provisional visa.
Business Talent (Permanent) Visa
Historical direct permanent residency visa for high-calibre business owners and venture capital-backed entrepreneurs sponsored by an Australian state or territory.
How to Get Started? (Application Roadmap)
Inquiry & Profile Check
Assess your business turnover, net assets, age, and investment capacity with our migration experts.
Expert Counselling & Strategy
Structure your business plan and select the optimal visa stream and Australian state nomination target.
Submit EOI & State Nomination
Lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) via SkillSelect and submit state/territory nomination application.
Receive Invitation to Apply (ITA)
Obtain formal approval from the nominating state government and invitation from Home Affairs.
Lodge Visa Application
Submit full visa application, financial audits, asset valuations, and health/character documents.
State & Territory Nomination Guidelines
Overview of typical minimum investment and priority sectors by state:
| State / Territory | Min. Capital / Asset Benchmark | Priority Sectors |
|---|---|---|
| New South Wales (Sydney) | AUD $1.5M - $3M+ | Technology, Finance, Advanced Manufacturing |
| Victoria (Melbourne) | AUD $1.75M+ | Innovation, Health, Agribusiness, Tech |
| Queensland (Brisbane) | AUD $1.25M+ | Tourism, Energy, Trade, Regional Development |
| Western Australia (Perth) | AUD $1M+ | Mining Services, Renewable Energy, Agriculture |
| South Australia (Adelaide) | AUD $1M+ | Defence, Space, Wine & Food, Tech Startups |
FAQs About Business Visa Program
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