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Australia Business Innovation Extension stream (Subclass 188)

20 facts quoted from the official source

This provisional visa lets you extend your stay in Australia if you hold a subclass 188 visa in the Business Innovation stream.

Route type
Business & self-employment
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
13
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.

13 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Australian Government Debt ClearedIf you or family members owe the Australian Government money, it must be paid back.
  • Australian Values Statement RequiredYou and family members aged 18 or older must sign an Australian Values Statement.
  • Character and securityYou and family members aged 16 years or over must meet the character requirement.
  • Demonstrate A Need For ResidencyYou must demonstrate your business activities require substantial presence in Australia.
  • Eligibility summaryYou must hold a Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) Innovation stream for at least three years.
  • Health RequirementYou and family members must meet the health requirement.
  • Hold This VisaYou must hold a Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) Innovation stream for at least three years.
  • Language requirementAll applicants aged 18 or over must have functional English or pay a second instalment unless previously paid.
  • Maintain CommitmentYou must maintain commitment to day-to-day management of the business.
  • No History Of Unacceptable ActivitiesYou and your partner must have no history of involvement in unacceptable activities.
  • No Previous Visa CancellationsYou must not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused.
  • Nomination RequiredYour main business must have been operating actively in Australia for at least 2 years before applying, unless COVID-19 concessions apply.
  • Nomination Required 2You must have a current nomination from a State or Territory agency.
Also stated by the source
  • Official Rights TextWith this visa, you can operate a new or existing business in Australia, bring eligible family members, apply for permanent residency if eligible, and work and study in Australia.
  • Official source basisYou must hold a Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) Innovation stream for at least three years.
  • Official StreamThe official page identifies the Business Innovation Extension.
  • Report summaryYou must hold a Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) Innovation stream for at least three years.
  • Visa SubclassThe official page identifies this route as subclass 188.
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 AUD1,505.00 (concessions apply in limited circumstances)checked 2026-07-26
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Official Stay TextUp to 6, 7 or 8 years after the date of grant of the original subclass 188 visa in the Business Innovation stream.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for the Subclass 188 to Australia?
The official source states: This provisional visa lets you extend your stay in Australia if you hold a subclass 188 visa in the Business Innovation stream.

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

We checked 20 points against the official source; 20 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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