Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional)
subclass 188
The Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) (subclass 188) visa is a temporary visa for individuals looking to own and manage a business, make a designated investment, or undertake entrepreneurial activities in Australia.
Here's how to apply through Global Education and Visa:
Consultation: Schedule a consultation with Global Education and Visa to assess your eligibility and get personalized guidance.
Eligibility Assessment: They will evaluate your business skills, investment capacity, and compliance with visa requirements.
Documentation Preparation: Global Education and Visa will assist you in gathering the necessary documents to support your application.
Visa Lodgement: They will prepare and lodge your visa application, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Processing and Communication: Global Education and Visa will maintain communication with the Department of Home Affairs and keep you updated on the progress.
Processing and Communication: Global Education and Visa will maintain communication with the Department of Home Affairs and keep you updated on the progress.
Visa Outcome and Assistance: They will inform you of the visa decision and provide guidance on the next steps.
Global Education and Visa has extensive experience in assisting with Business Innovation and Investment visas. Contact them for professional support in pursuing business and investment opportunities in Australia.

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Business Innovation and Investment
This visa consists of five streams:
- Business Innovation Stream
- Investor Stream
- Significant Investor Stream
- Premium Investor Stream
- Entrepreneur Stream
Business Innovation Stream (subclass 188A):
- Eligibility: For individuals with business skills who want to establish, develop, or manage a new or existing business in Australia.
- Description: This stream is for innovative entrepreneurs who have a successful business career and are committed to ongoing business innovation. It allows them to operate a business in Australia and potentially qualify for permanent residency.
Investor Stream (subclass 188B):
- Eligibility: For individuals willing to make a designated investment in an Australian state or territory and maintain business or investment activity in the country.
- Description: This stream is for investors looking to contribute to the Australian economy. It requires meeting specific investment requirements and offers a pathway to permanent residency for successful applicants.
Significant Investor Stream (subclass 188C):
- Eligibility: For individuals interested in making a significant complying investment in Australia and maintaining business and investment activity in the country.
- Description: This stream targets high-net-worth individuals who are willing to make a substantial investment in various sectors of the Australian economy. It provides a direct pathway to permanent residency.
Premium Investor Stream (subclass 188D):
- Eligibility: For high-net-worth individuals willing to invest at least AUD 15 million in Australia and maintain business and investment activity in the country.
- Description: This stream is designed for ultra-high-net-worth individuals who want to make a significant economic contribution to Australia. It offers expedited processing and a range of benefits, including a direct pathway to permanent residency.
Entrepreneur Stream (subclass 188E):
- Eligibility: For individuals with a funding agreement of at least AUD 200,000 from a third party to undertake a complying entrepreneur activity in Australia.
- Description: This stream is for entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas and financial backing. It allows them to develop and commercialize their ideas in Australia and potentially obtain permanent residency.