The Australian government runs a business program that is meant for successful businessmen from all over the world to start and develop a business enterprise in the country. According to this system the businessmen are given an Australian business visa initially for a period of four years after which based on their success and financial implications of their business enterprise they could then apply for permanent residence in the country. 

Basic Categories of Businessmen eligible for an Australian Business Visa:

  An Australian Business Visa can be issued for the following kinds of businessmen. 

ü The Business owner category – An Australian business visa can be issued in this category if the applicant has been engaged in the business for a continuous period of at least four years.

ü The Senior Executive category- You can apply for an Australian business visa in this category if you have been working in the capacity of a Senior Executive for a big corporation for a minimum period of 3-4 years.

ü The Investor visa category- Here you may be eligible for an Australian business visa if you have pooled in sufficient funds and investments for the past 4-5 years.

ü The Business Talent Visa- This is a category of Australia Business Visa that can be issued if you have been the rightful owner of a significant business enterprise for a stipulated period.

  Different kinds of Australian Business Visa: 

After looking at the different categories of prospective businessmen who may consider applying for an Australian Business visa, let us look at the important types of Australian Business visas issued.

Let us first have a look at the temporary Australian Business Visas: 

1. The Business Owner visa- This is an Australian Business Visa that can be issued to prospective applicants who have been running a successful business enterprise for at least two the previous consecutive years. The business turnover as well as the applicant’s asset holdings must meet a specific requirement that is fixed by the laws Australian Government. This category of Australian Business visa also permits the applicant to obtain state or territory sponsorship.
2. Investor Visa- This is an Australia business visa that can be issued only if the applicant has significant experience in the business and also has a sufficient amount of capital for investment (his own money).
3. Senior Executive Visa- This Australian Business Visa is issued for applicants who hold valid experience in top positions with any prominent business enterprise. Applicants for this Australian Business Visa must be less than 45 years of age and must be proficient in English.

 If the businessman wants to apply for permanent residence in Australia after successfully operating his business in the country for a stipulated period of time he/she may apply for the Established Business Owner Visa. This is an Australian Business visa that offers permanent residentship to the applicant on the basis of satisfying several criteria like: 

ü Possession of net business as well as personal assets worth a stipulated amount as set by the Australian Immigration laws

ü Proof of legitimate acquisition of those assets

ü Physically living in Australia for a minimum period of 9 months in the previous 12 months.

ü Provide valid documents stating precise details of last one year’s business turnover as well as possession of assets in a business in Australia.

  Apart from satisfying these requirements the applicants are also required to clear a points based evaluation that is based on their age, English proficiency, business capabilities etc. 

The Australian government is trying hard to provide more and better scope to aspiring and successful businessmen women to start and operate successful business ventures in the country that would contribute positively to the growth of the Australia economy.