Applying for this visa
On this page
These web pages provide information to help you understand and apply for this visa. Before you apply, you should also read the information booklet.
See: Booklet 7 Business Skills Entry (182KB PDF file)
Your application must include the application forms, and all necessary documentation.
Application charge
You must pay a non-refundable visa charge when you lodge your visa application.
See: Fees & Charges
Information to help prepare your application
Certifying and translating documents, commmunicating with the department, using a migration agent, authorising another person to receive information from the department, and receiving assistance with your application.
See: Information to Help Prepare Your Application
Application document checklist
The checklist provides all the information and supporting documents that you may be asked to provide with your application.
See: Application Document Checklist (85KB PDF file)
Application forms
Complete the forms below and attach all necessary documentation.
See:
Form 47BU Application for a Business Skills (permanent) visa (933KB PDF file)
Form 1138 Business Skills profile: Established Business in Australia (205KB PDF file)
How and where to lodge
From 20 October 2008 all new applications for clients from the Australian Capital Territory, Northern Territory, South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia will be processed in the Adelaide State Office.
All other applications will continue to be processed in your nearest state or territory office.
You can lodge your application directly with the Adelaide office (if applicable) or at your nearest state or territory office:
- by post
- by courier
- in person
- by fax.
See: Australian Offices
Providing additional information
You may be asked to provide additional information to that provided in your application. You will be given a date by which you will have to provide the information and the department will continue processing your application after that date. You cannot delay a decision by saying you may or will give information at a later date.
Visa decision
If the visa is approved
The department will advise you (or your authorised recipient). An Established Business in Australia visa (subclass 845) will be granted.
If the visa is not approved
The department will advise you (or your authorised recipient) in writing of the reasons for that decision and if the decision is reviewable by the Migration Review Tribunal.
Visa processing times
The processing times below apply to applications lodged with complete documentation.
Processing times vary depending on 'high risk' or 'low risk' country requirements. Low risk countries are Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) eligible. High risk countries are those not on the ETA list.
See: www.eta.immi.gov.au
75% of Business Skills applications should be finalised within:
- 9 months, if the applicant is from a low risk country; or
- 15 months, if the applicant is from a high risk country.
Note: The service standards are a target only, that is, individual cases may take longer than the service standard depending on the caseload of the office concerned, the complexity of the case etc.
More information
If you have read all the information, and still have an enquiry.
See: More information