Business / Investor Subclass
Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent)
Subclass 888
Permanent stage for eligible provisional business/investment visa holders.
- Who can apply
- Applicants who can meet business / investor subclass criteria including: Hold eligible provisional business/investment status.; Meet stream-specific business or investment outcomes and nomination settings.; Provide strong financial, operational, and compliance evidence..
- Bring family
- depends
- Apply from
- Inside or outside Australia depending on subclass settings
- Type
- Permanent
- How long
- Permanent residence where provisional-stage obligations are met.
- Leads to PR
- Direct PR
- Work rights
- Refer to visa conditions and stream rules at grant.
What you need to know
Permanent stage for eligible provisional business/investment visa holders.
Key requirements: - Hold eligible provisional business/investment status. - Meet stream-specific business or investment outcomes and nomination settings. - Provide strong financial, operational, and compliance evidence.
Who can apply (detailed)
To qualify, applicants must satisfy subclass criteria including: - Hold eligible provisional business/investment status. - Meet stream-specific business or investment outcomes and nomination settings. - Provide strong financial, operational, and compliance evidence.
What you need to do
1. Audit provisional-stage compliance. 2. Prepare permanent-stage evidence set. 3. Lodge permanent stage when criteria are met.
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 888?
Applicants who can meet business / investor subclass criteria including: Hold eligible provisional business/investment status.; Meet stream-specific business or investment outcomes and nomination settings.; Provide strong financial, operational, and compliance evidence..
How long is Subclass 888?
Permanent residence where provisional-stage obligations are met.
Does Subclass 888 lead to PR?
PR pathway depends on the specific stream and eligibility profile.
Can I include family on Subclass 888?
Family inclusion depends on stream rules and applicant circumstances.
Where do I find updated rules for Subclass 888?
Check current Department of Home Affairs policy and official visa guidance before lodging.
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