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Business Skills Visas

Who can apply?

If you intend to establish a business in Australia, manage a new or existing business or invest in Australia you could be eligible for one of the various business skills visas.

You need to have an overall successful business background, significant assets, and a genuinely realistic commitment to establish a new business, or participate in an existing business, or invest in a business in Australia.

You need to be under 45 years. In some circumstances, you can be aged up to 55 years or more.

There are currently more than 12 business skills visa categories. It is therefore important you get professional advice on which one is more appropriate for you.

Please book an appointment for a personal assessment or  contact us to find out more about our services. 

What can I do with a Business Skills visa?

If you apply for a business skills visa, it is usually a 2-stage process:

You will first be granted a provisional visa. After 2 years, you could be eligible to apply for a permanent visa, provided all other legal requirements are met. This 2-stage process is to ensure that your involvement in business and/or investment in Australia is genuine and that you have contributed to Australia’s economic development.

If you hold a provisional visa:

The provisional visa is valid for 4 years and entitles you to establish a new or participate in an existing business in Australia or make a designated investment in Australia. After 2 years, you can apply for a permanent visa if you meet all legal requirements.

If you apply for a provisional visa, you can include your spouse and dependent children in the application; they will be permitted to work and study in Australia.

You and your family will not be able to access Australia's public medical assistance scheme (Medicare). It is therefore recommended you get private health cover.

As the holder of a provisional visa, you are not be entitled to any Australian social security payments.

If you hold a permanent visa:

Your family is entitled to accompany you to Australia and are permitted to work and study.

You and your family will be able to access Australia's public medical assistance scheme (Medicare). But you will not be entitled to social security payments.

You may be eligible to apply for citizenship if you meet the 4 year residency requirement and meet all other legal criteria.