Australian Investor Visa
The Australian Investor (Provisional) visa is a temporary business skills visa that allows successful business people to invest in a new or existing business in Australia.
The Australian Investor (Provisional) visa is valid for four (4) years and visa holders may be eligible to apply for permanent residence after meeting the obligations of their visa for at least two (2) years.
Australian Investor Visa Basic Requirements
The Australian Investor (Provisional) visa is a temporary visa for successful business people and investors who are under 45 years of age. Applicants are required to demonstrate a successful record of investment or business activity in a qualifying business or investment. Applicants are also required to demonstrate that they have sufficient assets to settle in Australia. Most notably, prior to an Investor (Provisional) visa being granted, applicants must make a designated investment of AUD$1,500,000 in Australia for four (4) years.
Applicants over 45 years of age, but less than 55 years of age, may qualify for a State/Territory Sponsored Investor (Provisional) visa, which has a lower financial threshold.
Australian Investor Visa Entitlements
The Australian Investor (Provisional) visa is a temporary visa valid for up to four (4) years and permits the holder to invest in an Australian business. Immediate family members (such as a partner and dependent children) included on the application are also entitled to live, work and study in Australia.
Upon satisfying certain requirements, Investor (Provisional) visa holders may apply for permanent residence under the Business Skills (Residence) visa category which may require sponsorship from a participating State or Territory government.
Duration
The Australia investor visa is initially a four year provisional Australian business visa subclass that can lead to Australian permanent residence providing relevant criteria have been met.
Age
An Australian investor visa applicant must be 45 years old or younger at time of lodging the visa application.
Business Experience
The Australian investor visa is an option for those who have had a successful career in business or investment activity. Australian investor visa applicants must:
- Have personal and business net assets of at least AUS$2,250,000, which can be transferred to Australia within 2 years,
- For at least 1 of the 5 fiscal years prior to application, the applicant must have directly managed a business with an ownership interest of at least 10% of the total value of the business. Or have maintained direct involvement in managing eligible investments with a value of at least AUS$1,500,000;
- Have made a designated investment of AUS$1,500,000 before the grant of the visa (a designated investment is an interest bearing bond issued by certain state and territory governments in Australia);
- Have at least 3 years experience of directly managing one or more qualifying business(es) or eligible investments;
- Have sufficient net assets to settle in Australia;
- Have notified an Australian state or territory government of business intentions.
