Build Your Future in Australia Through Business and Investment

The Subclass 188 visa is your pathway to live, work, and invest in Australia. Designed for business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs, this visa allows you to establish or manage a business, make significant investments, and eventually apply for permanent residency (Subclass 888).

What is the Subclass 188 Visa?

The Business Innovation and Investment Visa (Provisional) – Subclass 188 is a temporary visa that allows successful business professionals and investors to enter Australia and engage in business or investment activities.
It serves as the first step toward permanent residency under the Subclass 888 visa.

Visa Streams Available Under Subclass 188

1️⃣ Business Innovation Stream

For individuals with a proven record of successful business ownership and management who wish to establish or develop a business in Australia.
Key Highlights:

• Start or manage a business in Australia.
• Minimum business turnover and asset requirements apply.
• Can transition to permanent residency via Subclass 888 (Business Innovation).

2️⃣ Investor Stream

For experienced investors willing to invest at least AUD 2.5 million in Australian state/territory bonds or managed funds.
Key Highlights:

• Maintain investment for a minimum period.
• Engage in investment activities in Australia.
• Eligible for PR after meeting investment and residence requirements.

3️⃣ Significant Investor Stream

For high-net-worth individuals investing AUD 5 million or more in complying investments.
Key Highlights:

• No upper age limit.
• Flexible residency requirements.
• Fast-track to permanent residency.

4️⃣ Entrepreneur Stream

For entrepreneurs with innovative ideas funded by a third party to commercialize products or services in Australia.
Key Highlights:

• Secure funding from an approved entity (minimum AUD 200,000).
• Develop or commercialize innovative business ideas.
• Potential pathway to PR through Subclass 888 (Entrepreneur).