Investor Stream Visa (Subclass 188B) – Business Investment Visa | Visa Aid Australia
The Investor Stream (Subclass 188B) is a temporary business visa for applicants who wish to make a designated investment in Australia and maintain investment activity under State or Territory nomination.
This visa provides a pathway to permanent residency through the Subclass 888 visa, subject to meeting investment and compliance obligations.
Applicants must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and receive State or Territory nomination before applying.
If the applicant is in Australia:
Important Update
Business Innovation and Investment visa requirements are subject to change under Australian migration policy. Some streams have been closed to new applicants, while transitional arrangements apply to existing visa holders.
Visa Aid recommends confirming eligibility before proceeding with any application.
Investor Stream (Subclass 188B) – Visa Requirements
188 Visa General Conditions
Applicants must generally:
• Be under 55 years of age (unless State exemption applies)
• Hold sufficient personal and business assets
• Make a designated investment in Australia
• Have investment or business management experience
• Achieve the required points test score
• Be nominated by an Australian State or Territory Government
Subclass 888 VISA Requirements:
To qualify for permanent residency under Subclass 888, applicants must:
• Hold the 188B visa for the required period
• Maintain the designated investment in Australia
• Continue to meet State nomination obligations
• Comply with Australian migration requirements
Other 188 Visa eligibility streams include: A. Business Innovation, for entrepreneurs looking to set up shop in Australia
- B. Investor – for those willing to put $1.5 million into bonds issued by an Australian State or Territory.
- C. Significant Investor: For investors willing to put $5 million into Australian investments that comply with the law.
- D. Premium Investor: This category is for investors with large sums of money who are prepared to put at least $15 million into Australian premium investments that comply with international standards.
- E. Businessperson –
- for individuals to engage in a compliant entrepreneur activity who have a funding agreement from a third party for at least AUD200 000.