About this Visa

If you are a temporary resident in Australia, and have a proven ownership interest in one or more successful businesses in Australia, you can apply for permanent migration under the Regional Established Business in Australia (Subclass 846 visa) category. You must be sponsored by a state/territory government authority.

Who is this visa for?

If you hold a Business (long stay) visa (Subclass 457), and have owned a business in a designated regional area of Australia for at least two years, you may be able to apply for this visa.

How much will the visa cost?

There is a charge for this visa application.
See: Business Development Visa Charges

What does this visa let me do?

If you are granted this visa you can:

• work in your established business in Australia
• travel in and out of Australia any number of times as long as your visa is valid
• study in Australia
• have your family accompany you to Australia, who will have the same entitlements as you
• live in Australia as a permanent resident for five years (after 5 years, you will need to apply for a resident return visa).
  See: Returning Residents