Up to 5 years.
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Investor stream
This provisional visa requires you to invest at least AUD2.5 million in Australian investments that meet certain requirements and maintain business or investment activity in Australia.
At a Glance
From This document is based on lodgement date on 06.04.2026 Australian Eastern Standard/Daylight Time. for information about payment options, go to How to pay How this price is calculated Product Quantity Price EB188 BI&I Investor (Prov) 1 10,000.00 GST 0.00 Total AUD 10,000.00
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You need to
- AUD2.5 million that meets certain requirements if you were invited to lodge an application on or after 1 July 2021
- AUD1.5 million in an Australian State or Territory if you were invited to lodge an application before 1 July 2021
- score at least 65 on the points test
- have net business, investment and personal assets of at least AUD2.5 million
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With this visa, you may
- carry out business and investment activity in Australia
- bring eligible members of your family with you
- lodge an application for a permanent Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888) Investor stream if certain requirements are met