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INVESTOR VISA
The Investor Visa is a permanent residence visa that enables successful business owners to live and invest in Australia. To qualify, applicants must hold an Investor Provisional Visa (Subclass 162), maintain a designated investment of AUD 1.5 million for at least 4 years, and meet residency requirements. This visa allows you to include your spouse or dependent children in the application, paving the way for a prosperous future in Australia.
Validity
- Short-stay visit visas are now valid for up to three months and cannot be extended. Your stay in Australia is strictly limited to the duration specified by the Department of Immigration.
- Other visa types can serve as pathways to permanent residency, but applicants must meet specific requirements before being granted PR visas.
How it works
The Business Innovation and Investment visa is a provisional visa designed for individuals looking to establish or manage a business in Australia. Here are the key streams:
- Business Innovation Stream:
- For individuals who wish to own and manage a new or existing business in Australia.
- Investor Stream:
- For those intending to make a designated investment of at least AUD 1.5 million in an Australian state or territory and maintain business and investment activities after the investment matures.
- Significant Investor Stream:
- For individuals willing to invest at least AUD 5 million into complying investments in Australia, with the same requirement to maintain business and investment activities post-investment.
General Requirements
To apply for these visas, you must:
- Have received an invitation to submit an application.
- Demonstrate a successful business or work and investment history.
- Provide proof of adequate business and personal assets when requested.
- Be nominated by a state or territory government.
Timeframe for Nomination
Once your application and supporting documents are received by Business and Skilled Migration Queensland, the nomination timeframe is as follows:
- Business Innovation Stream: Approximately 2 weeks.
- Business Investor Stream: Approximately 1 week.
- Significant Investor Stream: Approximately 1 week.
Assure specializes in assisting with Investor visa for the following visa schemes:
INVESTOR VISA (SUBCLASS 891)
This is a permanent residence visa that allows you to travel to and enter Australia for five years from the date the visa is granted. To qualify for this visa, you must: (1) be a business owner who has held an investment visa (Subclass 162) for at least 2 years in the last 4 years; (2) have maintained the designated investment of AUD1,500,000 for 4 years and have been in Australia for two out of the last four years; (3) have never been involved in a business or investment activity not acceptable in Australia. Once the visa expires, the applicant can apply for an RRV to continue living and conducting business in Australia. The spouse/de facto partner and dependent children can be included in the application.
BUSINESS TALENT PERMANENT VISA (SUBCLASS 132)
This is a permanent resident visa allowing the holder to remain and travel in and out of Australia indefinitely. This visa category is for establishing a new or developing an existing business in Australia. It has two streams which are Significant Business History Stream and the Venture Capital Entrepreneur Stream. SBH stream is for high calibre overseas business owners and/or part-owners who want to establish or develop an existing business in Australia. VCE stream is for people who have received at least AUD 1 million in funding from an Australian venture capital firm and that funding is for the start-up, product commercialization or business development of a promising high-value business idea. To be eligible for SBH stream, the applicant must have net personal and business assets of AUD1,500,000 and an annual business turnover of at least AUD3,000,000 in the two of four fiscal years before the application.; For the VCE stream, the applicant must have sourced venture capital funding from a member of the Australian Venture Capital Association Limited. Other eligibility criteria include being under 55 years of age for the SBH stream, being sponsored by an appropriate regional authority of a state or territory government, having significant business and personal assets, having the commitment to maintain business in Australia, and having a successful business career.
STATE/TERRITORY SPONSORED BUSINESS OWNER VISA (SUBCLASS 892)
This visa is similar to Business Owner Visa (Subclass 890) except that it requires sponsorship by an appropriate regional authority of a state or territory government of Australia. Other qualifying criteria are lower because of this sponsorship.
STATE/TERRITORY SPONSORED INVESTOR RESIDENCE VISA (SUBCLASS 893)
This visa is for the 165 visa holder who has held the designated investment of AUD750,000 for four years. It’s similar to Investor Visa (Subclass 891) but requires sponsorship by an appropriate regional authority of a state or territory government of Australia. Other qualifying criteria are lower because of this sponsorship.
INVESTOR RETIREMENT VISA (SUBCLASS 405)
The Investor Retirement (Subclass 405) visa is the only retirement visa. It is a temporary visa for self-funded retirees who have no dependents and want to live in Australia during their retirement years. To qualify, you must be at least 55 years old, have no dependents (other than a partner), have an income of AUD$65,000 per year (or AUD$50,000 for regional areas), and have a designated investment of AUD$750,000 in Australia (or AUD$500,000 for regional areas).
INVESTOR VISA STREAM
BUSINESS INNOVATION STREAM
BUSINESS INVESTOR STREAM
SIGNIFICANT INVESTOR STREAM
IMMIGO EDUCATION & MIGRATION
Immigo Consultancy is a partner of Assure Consultancy, providing migration and visa services to their clients. As a migration specialist, Immigo handles all the migration visas of Assure, ensuring that its clients receive the best possible service when it comes to immigration matters. With extensive experience in the immigration industry, Immigo can provide expert advice and assistance to those seeking to migrate to Australia. As a partner of Assure, Immigo works closely with its team to ensure a seamless and efficient service, helping clients navigate the often complex visa application process with ease.