How this Visa Works

If you are a Temporary Business (Long Stay) Independent Executive visa (Subclass 457IE) holder in Australia and are facing expiry of your visa, this visa allows you more time to become eligible to apply for the following permanent residence visas:

• Established Business in Australia visa
• Regional Established Business in Australia visa
• State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner (residence) visa.

Visa validity period

This visa is valid for two years.

Bringing family

The following people may be included in your application:

• your partner
• your or your partner's dependent children
• other dependent relatives living with you.

With this visa you are unable to access Medicare, the Australian Government medical expenses and hospital care scheme.
See: www.medicare.gov.au

Private Health Insurance is available to you, but it is not a requirement for the grant of this visa.
See: www.health.gov.au

Family assistance

With this visa you are unable to access family assistance.
See: www.familyassist.gov.au

Social security

With this visa you are unable to access social security payments.
See: www.centrelink.gov.au

Independent Executive visa definitions

To understand the information clearly, you should understand all the terms used in the Established Business in Australia web pages.
See: Definitions