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Australia Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa - Business Innovation stream (Subclass 888)

22 facts quoted from the official source

This visa lets holders of a subclass 188 visa in the Business Innovation stream or the Business Innovation Extension stream, or holders of a subclass 444 visa, or certain holders of a subclass 457 visa, live in Australia permanently.

Route type
Business & self-employment
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
15
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

15 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Age RequirementMust have had ownership interest and a management role in the business.
  • Australian Government Debt ClearedYou must have paid debt to the Australian Government if applicable.
  • Character and securityYou and family members aged 16 or over must meet character requirements.
  • Eligibility summaryYou must be the primary holder of a subclass 188 visa or certain other visas.
  • Have A Realistic Commitment To Continuing Business ActivitiesYou must demonstrate a commitment to ongoing business in Australia.
  • Have An Annual Business Turnover Of Aud300 000Your main business must have had an annual turnover of at least AUD300,000 in the 12 months immediately before the application.checked 2026-07-26
  • Have Followed Australian LawsYou and your partner must have followed Australian laws while operating your business.
  • Have This VisaYou must be the primary holder of a subclass 188 visa or certain other visas.
  • Health RequirementYou and family members must meet health standards.
  • Language requirementAll applicants aged 18 or over must have functional English.
  • Meet The Assets And Employees RequirementYou must show specific net asset values or have at least 2 full-time eligible employees.
  • Meet The Residence RequirementMust have been physically present in Australia for specified periods based on visa status.
  • Nomination RequiredYou must have a current nomination from a state or territory government agency.
  • Not Have Been Involved In Unacceptable Business ActivitiesYou and your partner must not have engaged in unacceptable business activities.
  • Not Have Had A Visa Cancelled Or A Previous Application RefusedYour immigration history will be considered.
Also stated by the source
  • Official Rights TextWith this visa, you can stay in Australia permanently, work and study in Australia.
  • Official source basisYou must be the primary holder of a subclass 188 visa or certain other visas.
  • Official StreamThe official page identifies the Business Innovation stream.
  • Report summaryYou must be the primary holder of a subclass 188 visa or certain other visas.
  • Visa SubclassThe official page identifies this route as subclass 888.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Official Cost TextFrom AUD4,375.00 (concessions apply in limited circumstances)checked 2026-07-26
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Official Stay TextPermanently
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for the Subclass 888 to Australia?
The official source states: This visa lets holders of a subclass 188 visa in the Business Innovation stream or the Business Innovation Extension stream, or holders of a subclass 444 visa, or certain holders of a subclass 457 visa, live in Australia permanently.

Every answer is quoted from the official immi.homeaffairs.gov.au page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 22 points against the official source; 22 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immi.homeaffairs.gov.auLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Australia government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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