Understanding Australian Business Innovation Visa - Subclass 188
The Australia Business Innovation Visa is important for the Business Innovation and Investment Program. It aims to attract exceptional business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs who can boost the Australian economy. The subclass 188 visa provides various options for permanent residency.
Pathway to permanent residency
After three years under a Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) subclass 188 visa, you could be qualified to make an application for the Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa - subclass 888.
Business Innovation stream
This pathway offers experienced business owners the chance to establish, broaden, and oversee their enterprises in the lively Australian market. We invite you to consider bringing your successful business legacy to a new horizon where growth and innovative strategies intersect.
- It is required that one operates a new or existing business within the borders of Australia.
- The nomination must be provided by a government agency of an Australian State or Territory.
Business Innovation extension stream
This provisional visa enables Business Innovation stream holders of a Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) to prolong their residency in Australia.
- You may be eligible to extend your stay for up to two additional years, allowing you to remain in Australia for a total of six years from the date of grant of your Subclass 188 visa in the Business Innovation stream, subject to meeting certain requirements.
- Only one Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) may have been held previously.
- Holding a Subclass 188 visa in the Business Innovation stream is a prerequisite.
- The minimum period for holding your Subclass 188 visa in the Business Innovation stream is three years.
- You must be nominated by an Australian State or Territory government agency.
- Please note that these requirements apply.
Investor Visa Stream
This provisional visa necessitates an investment of at least AUD2.5 million in Australian investments that meet specific requirements and the continued presence of business or investment activity within Australia.
- An investment of AUD1.5 million in an Australian State or Territory is mandatory for nomination consideration.
- Your nomination is subject to approval by a government agency of an Australian State or Territory.
Premium Investor Stream
For entrepreneurs of startups and early stages who have been approved to develop their concepts and nominated by a government agency of a State or Territory.
- It is a requirement to have a funding agreement with a third party in order to engage in entrepreneurial activities.
- Prior to application, it is necessary to secure a nomination from an Australian State or Territory government agency.
Significant Investor extention Stream
For entrepreneurs at the startup and early stage who have received endorsement to develop their concepts and have been nominated by a government agency in a State or Territory.
- To carry out entrepreneurial activities, it is imperative that a funding agreement with a third party is established. In addition, prior to commencing such activities,
- It is necessary to be nominated by an Australian State or Territory government agency.
Entrepreneur Visa Stream
For startup and early stage entrepreneurs who have received endorsement to develop their concepts and have been nominated by a State or Territory government agency.
- Entrepreneurial activities require a funding agreement with a third party.
- Prior nomination by an Australian State or Territory government agency is mandatory.
Basic Requirements For Business Innovation (Provisional) Visa
Here are the basic eligibility criteria of subclass 188 visa
- Show a revenue of AUD 750,000 or more in two of the past four fiscal years for the business.
- Own assets worth AUD 1,250,000 as a company or an individual.
- Be nominated by an Australian state or territory.
- Score at least 65 on IELTS, PTE or other language test.
- Applicants must be under the age of 55.
- Meet the English Language and Character requirements
- Have a business concept that meets the Australian state or Territory requirements
- Have business ownership