Step 1- Complete and lodge the application

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

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, communicating 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

All applications should be lodged at the Adelaide Business Skills Processing Centre. This can be done by:

• post
• courier
• in person
• fax.

See: Adelaide Business Skills Processing Centre

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.