About this Visa
This visa is for people who have a successful business career, and have a genuine and realistic commitment to be involved as an owner in a new or existing business in Australia. This visa is also the first step towards being granted a permanent Business Skills visa.
Who is this visa for?
This visa is for business owners from overseas who intend to own a business in Australia, and are less than 55 years old.
How much will this visa cost?
You must pay a non-refundable visa charge when you lodge your visa application.
See: Business Development Visa Charges
What does this visa let me do?
With this visa you can:
- establish a new or existing business in Australia
- travel in and out of Australia any number of times as long as the visa is valid
- have your family accompany you to Australia. They will have access to work and study rights
- establish a pathway to permanent residence.