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Australia Investor Visa
Investor stream (Subclass 188B)
Benefits
Ability to work, live or study in Australia
Safe living environment and one of the highest standard of living in the world
Ability to bring eligible dependents.
Spouse or de facto partner
Dependent children under 18
Dependent children between 18 -23 years old
High Standard education and healthcare system.
No English requirement
Pathway to Citizenship.
Provisional > Permanent > Citizenship
Requirements
Investment of at least AUD 2.5 million in an Australian State or Territory for at least 5 years
Have business and personal net assets of at least AUD 2.5 million*, owned by the applicant and/or spouse, in the 2 fiscal years preceding the filing date with evidence
Have at least 3 years’ experience managing one or more qualifying businesses or eligible investments
Be under 55 years of age (exemption can apply)
Score at least 65 on the points test
You and all family members included in the application must meet Australian health and character requirements
Have a genuine intention to live for at least 2 years in the state or territory in which you have made a designated investment
Investment Options
Make an investment of at least AUD 2.5 million in the following proportions:
at least AUD500,000 in venture capital and growth private equity funds which invest in start-ups and small private companies
at least AUD750,000 in approved managed funds. The managed funds must invest in emerging companies listed on the Australian Stock Exchange
a ‘balancing investment’ of at least AUD1.25 million in managed funds
The investment must be held for at least 5 years from the date of its issue in the nominating State or Territory.
The investment may be changed, but if withdrawn, the visa will be cancelled
PROCESS
Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) via “Skill Select” online service in order to be nominated by a State or Territory Government
Upon receiving a nomination from a State or Territory government and an invitation to apply, submission of an online visa application within 60 days
Upon approval-in-principal of the visa application, the investor will be advised when to make the complying investment
Upon making the complying investment, the temporary visa will be issued
The visa has a duration of up to 5 years with a minimum physical residency requirement