Pathways for entrepreneurs, business owners and investors to build their future in Australia.
Get your free Business Visas assessmentBusiness and investment visas are for people who want to own and manage a business, invest, or undertake entrepreneurial activity in Australia. Most require nomination by a state or territory and meeting financial and business-experience thresholds.
The business program is a two-stage journey: a provisional visa first, then permanent residence once you have met your stream's business or investment commitments. Choosing the right stream and nominating state, and keeping the right records from day one, determines whether the permanent stage succeeds.
Explore the individual visas in this category for detailed eligibility, costs and how to apply:
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Established business owners, senior managers, investors and entrepreneurs with the capital and track record to meet program thresholds. A registered agent can match you to the right stream and coordinate state nomination.
The subclass 188 is where almost everyone starts; the subclass 888 is the permanent stage that follows it. Which 188 stream suits you depends on whether you want to run a business, invest, or pursue entrepreneurial activity — and which states are currently prioritising your profile. An agent can match you to the right combination.
Answer a few quick questions about your visa goal, location and circumstances.
We connect you with up to 3 OMARA-registered agents who handle Business Visas and serve your state.
Compare their advice and choose who to work with. Free and no-obligation.
You are not required to use a registered migration agent, but Business Visas are detail-heavy and the rules change often. A small mistake — the wrong subclass, a missing document, a late response or an unevidenced claim — can mean delay or refusal, and a refusal can affect future applications. A registered migration agent confirms your eligibility before you spend money, recommends the right pathway, prepares your evidence and manages the process with the Department of Home Affairs. Through Immigration Expert you can be matched with up to three OMARA-registered agents who handle Business Visas every day, compare their advice and choose who to work with — free and with no obligation.
Most streams require nomination by a state or territory government, each with its own priorities, thresholds and settlement expectations.
Yes — the subclass 888 is the permanent stage that typically follows the provisional subclass 188, subject to meeting business or investment commitments.
Thresholds vary by stream and change over time. A registered agent can confirm the current financial requirements for your situation.
Yes — you can usually include your partner and dependent children, who must meet health and character requirements.
Tell us about your situation and we'll connect you with up to 3 OMARA-registered migration agents who specialise in Business Visas and serve your state. Free and no-obligation.
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