INVESTMENT VISA OVERVIEW

We offer 6 options
for Investment Migration

VISA 132A

Business Talent stream

This visa is for experienced business owners, to operate a new or existing business in Australia.
VISA 188A

Business Innovation stream

This provisional visa lets people with business skills operate a new or existing business in Australia.
VISA 188B

Investor stream

This visa is for people who invest $1.5 million and maintain business in Australia.
VISA 188C

Significant Investor stream

This visa is for people who invest $5 million and maintain business in Australia.
VISA 188E

Entrepreneur stream

This provisional visa lets you carry out entrepreneurial activities in Australia.
VISA 888

BIIS (Permanent 188 streams)

This visa lets holders of Visa 188 streams stay permanently.

Business Talent stream (subclass 132a)

This visa is for experienced business owners, to operate a new or existing business in Australia.

You will be able to:

  • establish a new or develop an existing business in Australia
  • stay in Australia permanently
  • bring family members with you
StayPermanently in Australia.
Processing time24 months on average.
  • You must demonstrate a history of significant business success
  • You must be nominated by an Australian State or Territory government agency
  • Eligibility

    • You must be younger than 55 years of age (without exception)
    • You must be able to demonstrate business acumen and ambition: an overall successful business career, a genuine desire to own and manage a business in Australia
    • You must own a substantial part of the business: ownership interest in one or more qualifying businesses in which your net value was at least AUD400,000, or at least 10 percent of the total issued capital if the qualifying business is a publicly listed company
    • You must have total net assets worth AUD1.5 million or more
    • Your total annual turnover must be at least AUD3 million: from at least 1 business and no more than 2 businesses, for at least 2 of the 4 fiscal years immediately before you were invited to apply for this visa
    • You must have total net assets worth AUD400,000 or more
    • You must have a functional level of English - equivalent of IELTS Full Band 4.5
    • You must have been nominated for this visa by an Australian state or territory government agency

     

    Advantages of this visa stream

    • You become a permanent resident when you are granted this visa
    • You are on a pathway to citizenship with this visa

     

    With this visa, you will be able to

    • Stay in Australia permanently
    • Sponsor your family to come to Australia as permanent residents
    • Your children will enjoy free public education from primary to high school and receive university fee assistance like Australia citizens
    • Be eligible for government benefits
    • Enrol in Australia's free public health care scheme, Medicare
    • Sponsor your relatives to come to Australia
    • Travel to and from Australia for 5 years
    • If eligible, become an Australian citizen

     

    Doslink will help you:

    • Assess your chances of success with the visa
    • Evaluate and draft your business plan
    • Earn Nomination from a state or territory government agency
    • Monitor your profile and take care of all relevant paperwork
    • Achieve your goals to the greatest satisfaction
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    Business Innovation stream (subclass 188a)

    This provisional visa is for people with business skills. It lets you operate a new or existing business in Australia.

    You will be able to:

    • operate a new or existing business in Australia
    • bring eligible members of your family with you
    • apply for permanent residence (visa subclass 888)
    StayUp to 4 years and 3 months.
    Processing time24 months on average.
  • You must operate a new or existing business in Australia
  • You must be nominated by an Australian State or Territory government agency
  • Eligibility

    • You must be younger than 55 years of age (without exception)
    • You must score at least 65 points on the points test, factors include: age, English language ability, qualifications, business experience, net personal and business assets, business turnover, innovation, special endorsement
    • You must have business ownership: for 2 out of 4 fiscal years immediately before you receive an invitation to apply, you must have had an ownership stake in 1 or 2 businesses that had at least AUD500,000 turnover in each of those 2 years
    • You must have a successful business career and a genuine desire to continuously own and manage a business in Australia
    • You must have a functional level of English - equivalent of IELTS Full Band 4.5
    • You must have been nominated for this visa by an Australian state or territory government agency

     

    Advantages of this visa stream

    • This visa provides pathway to permanent residence, and subsequently, Australian citizenship
    • This visa has more achievable requirements, comparing to visa subclass 132a

     

    With this visa, you will be able to

    • Operate a new or existing business in Australia
    • Stay in Australia for up to 4 years and 3 months
    • Bring eligible members of your family with you
    • Apply for a permanent Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888) Business Innovation stream if certain requirements are met.

     

    Doslink will help you:

    • Assess your chances of success with the visa
    • Evaluate and draft your business plan
    • Earn Nomination from a state or territory government agency
    • Monitor your profile and take care of all relevant paperwork
    • Achieve your goals to the greatest satisfaction
    Enquire Now

    Investor stream (subclass 188b)

    This provisional visa requires you to invest at least AUD1.5 million in an Australian State or Territory and maintain business or investment activity in Australia.

    You will be able to:

    • carry out business and investment activity in Australia
    • bring eligible members of your family with you
    • apply for permanent residence (visa subclass 888)
    Stay4 years and 3 months.
    Processing time25-30 months on average.
  • You must invest AUD1.5 million in an Australian State or Territory
  • You must be nominated by an Australian State or Territory government agency
  • Eligibility

    • You must be under 55 years old
    • You must have managed a qualifying business or investments to the value of at least AUD1.5million
    • You must have assets of AUD2.25 million
    • You must make an investment of AUD1.5 million in your nominating State or Territory
    • You must score at least 65 points on the points test, factors include: age, English language ability, qualifications, business experience, net personal and business assets, business turnover, innovation, special endorsement
    • You must have the right experience: at least 3 years' experience managing one or more qualifying businesses or eligible investments, a successful record of eligible investment or qualifying business activity, a high level of management skill in relation to the eligible investment or qualifying business activity
    • You must have a functional level of English - equivalent of IELTS Full Band 4.5
    • You must have been nominated for this visa by an Australian state or territory government agency

     

    Advantages of this visa

    • This visa provides pathway to permanent residence, and subsequently, Australian citizenship
    • This visa requires a smaller amount investment comparing to visa subclass 188c

     

    With this visa, you will be able to

    • Carry out investment activity in Australia
    • Stay in Australia for up to 4 years and 3 months
    • Bring eligible members of your family with you
    • Apply for a permanent Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888) Significant Investor stream if certain requirements are met

     

    Doslink will help you:

    • Assess your chances of success with the visa
    • Earn Nomination from a state or territory government agency
    • Monitor your profile and take care of all relevant paperwork
    • Achieve your goals to the greatest satisfaction
    Enquire Now

    Significant Investor stream (subclass 188c)

    This provisional visa is for people who invest at least AUD5 million in Australian investments that meet certain requirements and maintain investment activity in Australia.

    You will be able to:

    • carry out business and investment activity in Australia
    • bring eligible members of your family with you
    • apply for permanent residence (visa subclass 888)
    StayUp to 4 years and 3 months.
    Processing time18-20 months on average.
  • You must invest at least AUD5 million in complying significant investments in Australia
  • You must be nominated by an Australian State or Territory government agency
  • Eligibility

    • You must be able to invest at least AUD5 million
    • You must have a functional level of English - equivalent of IELTS Full Band 4.5
    • You must have been nominated for this visa by an Australian state or territory government agency

     

    Advantages of this visa

    • This visa provides pathway to permanent residence, and subsequently, Australian citizenship
    • This visa does not have age restrictions and other business requirements

     

    With this visa, you will be able to

    • Carry out investment activity in Australia
    • Stay in Australia for up to 4 years and 3 months
    • Bring eligible members of your family with you
    • Apply for a permanent Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888) Significant Investor stream if certain requirements are met

     

    Doslink will help you:

    • Assess your chances of success with the visa
    • Earn Nomination from a state or territory government agency
    • Monitor your profile and take care of all relevant paperwork
    • Achieve your goals to the greatest satisfaction
    Enquire Now

    Entrepreneur stream (subclass 188e)

    This provisional visa lets you carry out entrepreneurial activities in Australia.

    You will be able to:

    • carry out business and investment activity in Australia
    • bring eligible members of your family with you
    • apply for permanent residence (visa subclass 888)
    StayUp to 4 years and 3 months.
    Processing time6-12 months
  • You must be undertaking or proposing a complying entrepreneur activity in Australia
  • You must be nominated by an Australian State or Territory government agency
  • Eligibility

    • You must be under 55 years old
    • You must be undertaking, or proposing to undertake, a complying entrepreneur activity in Australia
    • You must have one or more legally enforceable agreements to receive funding with a total of at least AUD200,000. The funding must be from one of the following entities: Commonwealth Government agency, State or Territory government agency, Publicly funded research or innovation organization, Higher education provider specified as a Table A or Table B provider under Part 2-1 of the Higher Education Support Act 2003, Investor registered as an Australian Venture Capital Limited Partnership or Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnership
    • You must have a competent level of English - equivalent of IELTS Full Band 6.0
    • You must first receive an invitation to apply
    • You must have been nominated for this visa by an Australian state or territory government agency

    Advantages of this visa

    • This visa provides a pathway to permanent residence, and subsequently, Australian citizenship
    • This visa suits students and entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas

    With this visa, you will be able to

    • Carry out investment activity in Australia
    • Stay in Australia for up to 4 years and 3 months
    • Bring eligible members of your family with you
    • Apply for a Permanent Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888) Significant Investor stream if certain requirements are met

    Doslink will help you:

    • Assess your chances of success with the visa
    • Develop business strategy, assist with fundraising, and convince the government of your idea
    • Earn Nomination from a state or territory government agency
    • Monitor your profile and take care of all relevant paperwork
    • Achieve your goals to the greatest satisfaction
    Enquire Now

    Business Innovation and Investment Visa (subclass 888)

    This visa lets holders of the Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188a/b/c/d) in the Business Innovation stream stay permanently.

    You will be able to:

    • continue to conduct business and investment activity in Australia
    • stay in Australia permanently
    • work and study in Australia
    StayPermanently in Australia.
    Processing timeN/A
  • You must hold a visa in subclass 188a/b/c
  • You must fulfill the obligations of your visa
  • Eligibility

    • You must be have a corresponding visa subclass 188
    • You must fulfill your visa requirements
    • You must meet your residence requirement

     

    Advantages of this visa

    • You become a permanent resident when you are granted this visa
    • You are on a pathway to citizenship with this visa

     

    With this visa, you will be able to

    • Stay in Australia permanently
    • Sponsor your family to come to Australia as permanent residents
    • Your children will enjoy free public education from primary to high school and receive university fee assistance like Australia citizens
    • Be eligible for government benefits
    • Enrol in Australia's free public health care scheme, Medicare
    • Sponsor your relatives to come to Australia
    • Travel to and from Australia for 5 years
    • If eligible, become an Australian citizen

     

    Doslink will help you:

    • Monitor your profile and take care of all relevant paperwork
    • Achieve your goals to the greatest satisfaction
    Enquire Now
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