Business / Investor Subclass
Business Innovation and Investment (Legacy)
Subclass 188
Legacy provisional business/investment visa framework relevant for existing pathway holders.
- Who can apply
- Applicants who can meet business / investor subclass criteria including: Pathway suitability under current legacy transition settings.; State/territory nomination and stream-specific criteria where applicable.; Business/investment and lawful funds evidence quality..
- Bring family
- depends
- Apply from
- Inside or outside Australia depending on subclass settings
- Type
- Permanent
- How long
- Provisional stage that may lead to permanent stage for eligible holders.
- Leads to PR
- Direct PR
- Work rights
- Refer to visa conditions and stream rules at grant.
What you need to know
Legacy provisional business/investment visa framework relevant for existing pathway holders.
Key requirements: - Pathway suitability under current legacy transition settings. - State/territory nomination and stream-specific criteria where applicable. - Business/investment and lawful funds evidence quality.
Who can apply (detailed)
To qualify, applicants must satisfy subclass criteria including: - Pathway suitability under current legacy transition settings. - State/territory nomination and stream-specific criteria where applicable. - Business/investment and lawful funds evidence quality.
What you need to do
1. Check legacy stream viability under current policy. 2. Map nomination and evidence obligations. 3. Proceed only if stream remains viable.
How long it takes and what it costs
Processing times and fees vary by profile, stream, and decision workload. Check official fee estimator and processing updates before lodging.
What you can and can't do
Rights and restrictions depend on visa conditions attached to this subclass and stream at grant.
Bringing your family along
Family inclusion depends on the stream and subclass criteria.
More information
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for Subclass 188?
Applicants who can meet business / investor subclass criteria including: Pathway suitability under current legacy transition settings.; State/territory nomination and stream-specific criteria where applicable.; Business/investment and lawful funds evidence quality..
How long is Subclass 188?
Provisional stage that may lead to permanent stage for eligible holders.
Does Subclass 188 lead to PR?
PR pathway depends on the specific stream and eligibility profile.
Can I include family on Subclass 188?
Family inclusion depends on stream rules and applicant circumstances.
Where do I find updated rules for Subclass 188?
Check current Department of Home Affairs policy and official visa guidance before lodging.
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