188B (Investor Stream) Visa

Investor Opportunity:

The 188B (Investor Stream) Visa is ideal for those willing to invest $1.5 million in Australian State or Territory bonds. Applicants can engage in investment activities and extend their stay by up to 4 more years, with the potential to apply for permanent residence through the 888 Significant Investor stream.

Features:

• Conduct investment activity in Australia through the Investor Stream.
• Potential to apply for a permanent Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888) Significant Investor stream, subject to meeting specific criteria.
• Extend stay in Australia for up to 4 additional years for holders of a Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) Significant Investor stream.

Eligibility:

• Be nominated by a State or Territory government agency or Austrade.
• Not have held more than one Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) Significant Investor Extension stream visa.
• Continue to hold complying significant investments in accordance with the relevant investment framework.
• Have no history of involvement in business or investment activities of an unacceptable nature in Australia, for both the applicant and their partner.