How to Get an Investment Visa in Australia?

How to Get an Investment Visa in Australia?

The government of Australia offers a range of investment visas to attract foreign investors to the country. Immigrant investors have several business visa options to choose from, including the Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) Visa, Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) Visa, Business Talent (Permanent) Visa, etc.

Each visa comes with unique eligibility requirements that applicants must fulfill to carry out investment activities in Australia. The duration, processing fee, and time depend on the type of visa you are applying for and your country of residence.

What is an Australia investment visa?

An investment visa in Australia is a category of visa that permits foreign investors to invest in the Australian economy for an Australia PR visa. The visa allows investors/startup owners/entrepreneurs/ senior executives to live and work in Australia and bring their immediate family members. There are different types of investment visas in Australia available that we will discuss in the later part of this page.

Types of Australia Investment Visas

Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) Visa- Subclass 188: 

This visa is for investors who want to invest in a new or an existing business in Australia. It’s a temporary visa with five years of validity and pathway to permanent residency. To be eligible, you must invest AUD 1.5 million in one of Australian states or territories   A state or territorial nomination is also a must for subclass 188 visa Australia.

Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa- Subclass 888:

This visa category is for individuals who have received the subclass 188 visa for at least years and commitment to continuing their business activity in Australia. To qualify for the subclass 888, you must either:

• Hold a provisional Business Innovation and Investment visa (subclass 188) and have met the requirements of that visa in the stream in which you first apply, or
• Hold a Special Category visa (subclass 444) or a Business (Long stay) visa (subclass 457IE) and have met the requirements of the business innovation stream.

 

An Australian state or territorial agency must also nominate you for this visa.

Business Talent (Permanent) Visa- Subclass 132:

The Business Talent visa lets foreign entrepreneurs establish or buy an existing business in Australia. Business owners must show realistic commitment to maintain ownership of their business and actively participate in its operations.

The subclass 132 visa is valid for five years, with future options for permanent residency in Australia. The Business Talent visa comprises two sub-categories:

• Significant Business History: Designed for experienced business owners who want to undertake significant business activity in Australia.
• Venture Capital Entrepreneurs: People who have obtained at least AUD$1,000,000 in agreed funding from an Australian venture capital firm, also an AVCAL member, to develop an innovation to a commercial stage.

 

What are the eligibility requirements for the Australia investment visa?

To be eligible for the investment visa in Australia, you must satisfy the following requirements:

• Secure a nomination from a state or territory government agency
• Receive an Invitation to Apply for this visa
• You must be willing to invest in a business in Australia
• Demonstrate a successful business management or investment career.
• Have a certain amount of assets and a legal source of income.

 

How long does it take to process an investor visa Australia application?

The processing time is around 5 to 12 months, depending on the subclass you are applying for. The complexity and completeness of your documents also determine the exact time DHA takes to review your application.

For more information about  Australia investor visa  application you can contact our visa professionals on 8595338595 or mail us at [email protected]