Australia Business Visa Subclass 188 Guide 2026
Australia business investment visa pathway. 188A, 188B, 188C, and 188E stream requirements.
Australia Business Innovation and Investment Visa (Subclass 188)
The subclass 188 is a provisional visa for business owners and investors seeking to establish business activities in Australia.
188 Streams
188A - Business Innovation
- For business owners
- Net assets: AUD $1.25M
- Business turnover: AUD $750K
- Points tested: 65 points
188B - Investor
- For investors
- Investment: AUD $2.5M in complying investments
- 3 years investment management experience
- Points tested: 65 points
188C - Significant Investor
- Investment: AUD $5M in complying investments
- No age limit
- No points test
- No English requirement
188E - Entrepreneur
- Funding from approved source
- AUD $200K minimum funding
- Innovative business idea
- Endorsement required
General Requirements
Common to All Streams
- State nomination
- Genuine intention
- Health and character
- No outstanding debts to Australia
Points Test (188A & 188B)
- Age
- English ability
- Qualifications
- Business experience
- Net assets
- Business turnover
- Innovation/investment history
Pathway to PR (Subclass 888)
After meeting provisional requirements:
- Business establishment (188A)
- Investment maintenance (188B, 188C)
- Business success criteria
- Residency requirements
Processing Times
- 188A: 18-24 months
- 188B: 18-24 months
- 188C: 12-18 months
- 188E: 12-18 months
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