Experienced investors and/or high-net-worth individuals who have at least $2.5M AUD or $5M AUD worth of funds to invest in Australia.
An Australian investment visa is for people who want to undertake investment activities in Australia. There are two visa pathways for investors who wish to obtain Australian permanent residency status. These are:
A 188b/188c visa can last for up to 5 years. However, it is possible to apply for a 888b/888c visa if you have held your 188b/188c visa for at least 3 years and you meet all of the eligibility criteria for a 888b/888c visa. If your 888b/888c visa application is approved, you will become an Australian permanent resident.
The eligibility criteria for a 188b visa are:
Please note that each Australian State and Territory government has their own eligibility criteria that will need to be met to obtain a nomination from them.
The eligibility criteria for a 188c visa are:
Please note that each Australian State and Territory government has their own eligibility criteria that will need to be met to obtain a nomination from them.
The eligibility criteria for a 888b visa are:
The eligibility criteria for a 888c visa are:
There are usually three steps involved in a 188b/188c visa application. These are:
The application process above also applies for a 888b/888c visa application.
The government fees for a 188b visa application are:
An additional government fee of $9,795AUD is payable if the main 188b visa applicant does not have ‘Functional’ English language abilities. An additional fee of $4,890AUD is also payable if a family member of the main 188b visa applicant who is over 18 does not have Functional English language abilities.
The government fees for a 188c visa application are:
The additional government fees mentioned above that apply to 188b visa applicants that do not have ‘Functional’ English language abilities also applies to 188c visa applicants that do not have Functional English language abilities.
The government fees for a 888b and 888c visa application are:
An additional fee of $4,890AUD is payable if the main 888b/888c visa applicant, or a family member of the main 888b/888c visa applicant who is over 18, does not have Functional English language abilities.
There may also be additional costs involved in a 188b/188c and 888b/888c visa application for things such as translation fees and professional fees for third party service providers.
The current processing times for Australian investment visas are:
Lucidian Law can assist with your investment visa application by:
Disclaimer
Please note that Australian immigration laws and policies are subject to change without notice. Lucidian Law has no control over when, or how, these changes may occur. Furthermore, the visa eligibility criteria published on this website are not an exhaustive list. There are other visa criteria that need to be satisfied to be eligible for the visas mentioned on this page. The information displayed on this page should not be substituted for professional legal advice. Lucidian Law cannot be held liable for any losses incurred as a result of any reliance on the information provided on this page.