Business Owner Visa (Subclass 890)
This visa allows you to: Stay in Australia permanently Work and study in Australia Enroll in Australia's public health care scheme, Medicare Sponsor your relatives to come to Australia Travel to and from Australia for 5 years If eligible, become an Australian citizen Newly arrived residents may have to wait before they can access certain Australian Government payments and benefits.
This is a permanent visa that allows indefinite stay in Australia.
It includes a travel component that expires 5 years after the date of visa grant.
Permanent residency starts on the day of visa grant if you are in Australia, or on the day you enter Australia on this visa if you are outside Australia.
INCLUDE FAMILY:
- You can include family members in your application when you lodge your visa application or add them after the application is lodged but before a decision is made.
- Family members must meet health and character requirements.
The main applicant’s visa costs AUD2,810.00.
Additional charges apply for family members, and there may be a second instalment charge for applicants over 18 without functional English and not holding an eligible visa.
You must be in Australia when you lodge your application.
Family members can be in or outside Australia but not in immigration clearance.
You must hold an eligible visa to make a valid application.
Processing times vary based on individual circumstances, completeness of the application, response to requests for additional information, and external agency checks.
Permanent migration visa availability also affects processing times.
You must currently hold an eligible visa or have held one in the past based on primary criteria satisfaction.
You must meet the residence requirement, which includes having been in Australia for at least 1 year in the 2 years immediately before the application.
You must own and manage a business, meeting specific ownership and management criteria.
There is no age limit for this visa, but you must not have had a visa canceled or a previous application refused.
Frequently Asked Questions
Eligibility for this visa is primarily based on owning and managing a business in Australia and meeting specific criteria. You must currently hold an eligible visa and satisfy residence, business ownership, and other requirements.
This visa allows you to stay in Australia permanently, work and study in the country, enroll in Medicare, sponsor family members, and travel to and from Australia for 5 years. You can also apply for Australian citizenship if eligible.
Yes, you can include family members in your application, either when you lodge your visa application or add them later before a decision is made. Family members must meet health and character requirements.
The main applicant’s visa costs AUD2,810.00, and there are additional charges for family members. In some cases, a second instalment charge may apply.
Yes, visa holders and their family members must comply with all Australian laws. Business owners are expected to continue their business activity in Australia or make a realistic commitment to doing so.
You can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want for 5 years from the date of visa grant. After 5 years, you’ll need a Resident Return Visa (subclass 155 and 157) to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident.
No, there is no age limit for this visa.
Your immigration history is considered when applying for this visa. Having had a visa canceled or a previous application refused may affect your eligibility.
Please note that this FAQ section is based on the provided information, and applicants should refer to the official government website or consult with immigration authorities for the most up-to-date and detailed information regarding the Subclass 890 Business Owner Visa.
Currently, there are no frequently asked questions available for the Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114).