Investor Stream Visa (Subclass 188)
Investor Stream Visa (Subclass 188) is a provisional visa for individuals willing to invest a minimum of AUD2.5 million in Australian investments meeting specific requirements and maintaining business or investment activity in Australia. Here's a detailed overview of this visa:
This visa allows individuals to engage in business and investment activities in Australia. The duration of stay varies based on the invitation date, family inclusion is permitted, and a path to permanent residency is available if specific criteria are met.
Main applicant:
- AUD9,450.00
Family members over 18 years old:
- AUD4,725.00
Family members under 18 years old:
- AUD2,365.00
Additional charges apply for applicants over 18 with less than functional English.
Holders of this visa and their family members must adhere to visa conditions and Australian laws. Specific obligations include not entering into a de facto relationship or marriage before entering Australia, maintaining the investment, and complying with Australian workplace laws.
- 25% of applications: 23 Months
- 50% of applications: 38 Months
- 75% of applications: 42 Months
- 90% of applications: 44 Months
Processing times may vary based on factors such as correct form completion, document submission, and information verification.
Eligibility criteria include submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI), nomination by an Australian State or Territory government agency, and not having the nomination withdrawn after your application.
Other requirements encompass managing a qualifying business or eligible investments, having required assets, making specified investments, scoring at least 65 points on the points test, demonstrating a genuine intention to live in the relevant State or Territory, being under 55 (unless exceptional economic benefit is determined), having no history of unacceptable business or investment activities, and demonstrating functional English proficiency.
Immigration history, including visa cancellations or refusals, will be considered during the application process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can switch between complying significant investments within 30 days, provided you reinvest funds you withdraw from an investment into other complying significant investments within that timeframe.
Yes, you can withdraw funds from venture capital or emerging company investments and reinvest them into venture capital or emerging companies. You can also reinvest funds from the ‘balancing investment’ category into another balancing investment, venture capital, or emerging companies.
Yes, an extra charge known as the second instalment applies for family members aged 18 or older with less than functional English. This charge is only payable when requested, and it will be refunded if the visa is not granted.
No, you are prohibited from using your investments as security or collateral for a loan.
Australian visas are digital, and no physical visa label is placed in your passport. Your digital visa record is linked to your passport, serving as the official documentation of your visa status.
Currently, there are no frequently asked questions available for the Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114).