Five streams of this visa, depending on level of contribution to the Australian economy

Business Innovation Stream where you have ongoing business involvement, history of employing Australian workers and meet certain financial requirements.

Investor Stream where you have required investment with an Australian state or territory for at least 4 years.

Significant Investor (SIV) Stream where you held complying investments continuously for at least 4 years and operated a qualifying business in which you have direct investment in Australia.

Premium Investor (PIV) Stream where you have required premium investment for at least 1 year in Australia.

Entrepreneur Stream where you demonstrate successful record of entrepreneurial activities in Australia.

Common eligibility requirements for Subclass 888 Visa

Nominated by an Australian State or Territory, or by Austrade, on behalf of the Australian government

Primary holder of a provisional 188 visa or be a secondary visa holder who is a spouse or de facto partner of a provisional 188 holder in the Investor or Business Innovation stream, or holder of Special Category visa Subclass 444, Business Long Stay visa Subclass 457IE for Business Innovation stream

Meet other requirements of relevant visa stream

Not involved in unacceptable business or investment activities

You do not need to submit a new Expression of Interest or be invited to apply for this visa. You need to be nominated by a state or territory government agency or Austrade on behalf of the Australian government if you are seeking to satisfy the primary criteria. We can assist you in preparing your applications, Contact Us.