Overview
The Business Innovation & Investment (Permanent) Visa (Subclass 888) is for eligible applicants who have held a qualifying provisional business/investment visa and want to continue their business or investment activity in Australia on a permanent basis. It is commonly used as the permanent stage for eligible Subclass 188 holders.
Who this visa is for
This route is generally suitable if you:
- Hold (or previously held) an eligible provisional business/investment visa
- Have met the required activity and compliance expectations for your stream
- Can provide clear evidence of your ongoing business/investment activity in Australia
What your application must demonstrate (high level)
- You meet the permanent stage requirements for the relevant stream
- Your business/investment activity is evidenced clearly and consistently
- Your residence history and compliance documents align with your pathway
Typical supporting documents (examples)
- Identity documents and visa/status history
- Evidence of business operations or investment activity (stream-dependent)
- Financial and compliance records (as applicable)
- A clear timeline showing how requirements have been met
- Any state/territory nomination documents if applicable (case-dependent)
How we support you
We help build a well-structured evidence pack, review your timeline, and ensure your documents match your provisional pathway and stream requirements.