Investor and Entrepreneur Visas for Australia
Australian visa solutions for business professionals and investors.
Australia’s traditional Investor/Entrepreneur Program (including Subclass 188/888) is no longer open for new applications. Depending on your individual circumstances and goals, however, alternative pathways to Australia may still exist — for example through the National Innovation Program, the employer-independent General Skilled Migration program or employer-sponsored skilled visas. Which option is most suitable needs to be assessed individually.
Australia has closed its Business Innovation & Investment Program (BIIP) for new applicants. As a result, the previously common pathways via Subclass 188/888 are no longer available to new candidates.
This change affects many who had planned to migrate through investment or business establishment. At the same time, several alternative options have opened up for different applicant profiles. In some cases, the partner of an entrepreneur may even be the stronger main applicant for a skilled visa. We support you in assessing your options and choosing the best way forward.
Possible Alternatives to the Investor Visa
- National Innovation Visa
Who it’s for: Successful entrepreneurs, founders or active investors in one of the designated priority sectors.
Benefits: Streamlined processing for highly talented applicants; strong focus on innovation and economic contribution.
Suitable for: Applicants who can demonstrate proven success as entrepreneurs or investors.
- General Skilled Migration
Who it’s for: Skilled professionals with in-demand occupations, qualifications and work experience.
Benefits: Clear points framework, access to permanent residency pathways.
Suitable for:Applicants with recognised qualifications and relevant professional experience.
- Employer-Sponsored Visas
Who it’s for: Skilled workers, managers and specialists with a confirmed job offer from an Australian employer.
Benefits: Employer sponsorship; often a more direct pathway to work rights and, in some cases, permanent residency.
Suitable for: Candidates who have a confirmed job offer.
Talk to Us About Your Options
Discuss your options with a registered migration agent.
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