Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa – Investor Stream (188B)


This is a 5-year temporary residence visa for those who intend to become designated investors in Australia. Applicants who have lived in Australia for 2 years within 3 years can apply for permanent residency.

‧Application time: 18 - 42 months

‧Dependent dependents: spouse and unmarried children under 23 years old

‧Visa fee: Main applicant: AUD6,270

Over 18 years old: AUD3,135

Under 18 years old: AUD1,565

Application requirements

* Successful application: temporary residence

* Target: professional investors

* Age limit: Under 55 years old

* Points t requirement: 65 points

* Asset requirements: The total net assets should reach more than AUD2,500,000, and be able to transfer the amount to Australia within 2 years; have 3 years of business management experience or investment experience before application.

* Business background: You can apply if you meet one of the following for at least 1 year in the 5 fiscal years before application:
1) Own at least 10% of the shares of a qualifying enterprise and directly participate in daily management; or
2) Own a compliant investment project with a value of at least AUD2,500,000 and directly participate in the management of the project.

* English proficiency: no requirement

* Nomination: Invited by individual provinces

* Investment requirements: Within 30 days after receiving the investment notification, a qualifying investment of at least AUD2,500,000 is required, and the investment must be continued during the temporary residence visa period:

1) 20% of which will invest at least AUD500,000 in funds that support Australian innovation and technology and small private enterprises: venture capital and private growth equity funds;
2) 30% of which shall invest at least AUD750,000 in managed funds of companies listed on the Australian stock exchange (ASX);
3) The last 50%, invest at least AUD1,250,000 in balancing investment into managed funds.

* Visa validity: 5 years of temporary residence

* Apply for permanent residence: Within the three years of holding the 188B temporary residence visa, if you have lived in the invited province for a total of two years, you can apply for 888 permanent resident status.

AIMS service process

  • 1. Make preliminary inquiries to AIMS and understand the content
  • 2. Immigration assessment by AIMS consultant
  • 3. Sign a service agreement with AIMS and pay the service fee, and collect various documents from the applicant at the same time
  • 4. AIMS will submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for Australian migration and apply for sponsorship in individual states on your behalf. IMS will submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for Australian migration and apply for nomination in individual prov
  • 5. After the state invitation letter is approved, the applicant will receive an investment notification; and needs to meet the investment requirements within 30 days
  • 6. While waiting for approval, your family needs to undergo a physical examination and obtain a clean criminal record.

Service Content

  • Analyse your background and provide advice

  • Apply for sponsorship in individual states

  • Assist clients to invest through compliant investment companies

  • Dedicated ID team follows up on cases

  • Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to immigrate to Australia

  • Submit an application for Australia’s 188 temporary residence visa

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