As a provisional visa with eligibility for permanent residence after establishing a business in Australia. Under this pathway business migrants must undergo a 2-stage progression to obtain permanent residency. As such, visa holders are first granted a Business Skills (Provisional) Visa for 4 years and, after establishing the requisite level of business or maintaining their suitable investment, will be eligible to make an application for a Business Skills (Residence) Visa.

Direct permanent residence pathway is offered for high calibre business applicants sponsored by a State/Territory government. This pathway leads to direct permanent residence and is only open to high-calibre business migrants sponsored by a State/Territory government. This category is known as the Business Talent Visa.

Business Owner category for owners or part-owners of a business

Senior Executive category for senior executive employees of major businesses.

Investor category for investors/business people willing to invest in Australia.

Business Talent category for high-calibre business people who have sponsorship from a State/Territory government.

Click here to assess your eligibility for this visa.