Investors must first apply for one of the following provisional visa categories:
- Investor (Provisional) Visa
- State Territory sponsored investor (Provisional) Visa
Upon successfully applying for one of the above provisional Visas, a 4 year Visa will be granted. An Investor can then apply for one of the following permanent Visa categories upon meeting all the requirements:
- Investor (Residence) Visa
- State Territory sponsored investor (residence) Visa
- Business Owner(residence) Visa
- State Territory sponsored business owner (residence) Visa
Investor (Provisional) Visa
To make an application for the investor (Provisional) Visa, you will need to show that:
- You have an overall successful business record of investment
- You have more than 3 years experience in the direct involvement in managing an eligible investment
- In at least 1 of the 5 fiscal years before your application you have maintained direct involvement in managing your (or your and your spouse’s combined) eligible investments with a value of at least A$1,500,000
- For the 2 fiscal years before your application the net value of your (or your and your spouse’s combined) assets was at least A$2,250,000
- You have demonstrated a high level of skill in management of your investment
- You are prepare to make a designated investment in a State Treasury Bonds of A$1,500,000 for a period of 4 years
- You are under 45 years of age
- You have vocational English
- Neither you nor your spouse has a history of involvement in business activities that are not generally acceptable in Australia
- You have a genuine and realistic commitment to continue to maintain a business or investment activity in Australia after your 4 year investment has matured
State Territory Sponsored Investor (Provisional) Visa
To make an application for the State Territory sponsored investor (provisional) Visa, you will need to show that you:
- are sponsored by a State or Territory government and intend to live in that State or Territory for a minimum of 2 years
- have a successful record of business or investment management
- be willing to make a significant investment in a government approved Designated Investment for 4 years
- have significant business and personal assets ($1,125,000)
- have sufficient net assets to settle in Australia
- have no history of unacceptable business activities
- are less than 55 years old unless exceptional circumstances exist
