Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) Visa – Subclass 888.

Guarantee your future in Australia with a Business Permanent Residency route.

If you are currently running a business or managing investments in Australia on a Subclass 188 visa, the Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) Visa – Subclass 888 offers you a chance to gain permanent residency in Australia.

This visa recognizes your continued commitment to the Australian economy. If you have met the requirements of your 188 visa stream, you may be able to move to this Permanent Residency visa for business people and investors.

What is the Subclass 888 Visa?

Subclass 888 is a visa for permanent residence under the Business Innovation and Investment Program. It is a visa reserved for visa applicants who hold the Subclass 188 provisional visa and have been able to meet the necessary business, investment, or entrepreneurial requirements in Australia.

Streams relating to Subclass 888.

You have to submit an application for the same stream under which you received the 188 visa:

1. Business Innovation Stream – For business owners who have been operating a business in Australia.

2. Investor Stream – For individuals who invested a specified amount of AUD $2.5 million for the specified period.

3. Significant Investor Stream – For substantial investors with AUD $5 million in complying investments.

4. Entrepreneur Stream – For those entrepreneurs that have reached a milestone in their business.

5. Premium Investor Stream – By invitation only, for affluent investors with AUD $15 million in Australia.
 

Key Benefits

- Permanent Residency in Australia

- No investment or business to keep in case of PR

- Medicare coverage, Australian schooling, and other advantages

- sponsor permanent residence for certain family members.

- Road to Australian citizenship upon fulfillment of residence requirements

- Move into and out of Australia without restrictions for 5 years from the time of visa grant

Overall Eligibility Criteria

- While individual conditions vary by stream, overall requirements are:

- Must have a Subclass 188 visa in the relevant stream.

- Be re-nominated by a State or Territory government.

- Show that you've met the business or investment obligations while you're on your 188 visa

- Demonstrate an unshakeable commitment to Australia.

- Meet the health and character standards.

Documents Required

Typical documents would be:

- Passport and identification documents.

- Business activity/investment records within 188 visa timeframe

- Revised financial reports and asset disclosures

- Evidence of satisfaction of nomination conditions.

- State or territory re-nomination

- Police clearance and medical checkup

- English language documentation (as required)

- Our professionals at Apex Immigration will draft your checklist and walk you through it step by step.

Processing Time

- Average processing time: 12–20 months

- It can be used in particular investment streams.

- Good, well-written documentation avoids delay

Why Choose Apex Immigration for Your Subclass 888 Application.

The Subclass 888 visa is not just an application — it's the final step to your Australian permanent life. You have to make it happen.

Our experienced migration advisers will:

- Confirm your visa stream and eligibility

- Offer assistance for financial reports and compliance documents.

- Assist you in securing current state/territory nomination

- Put together and submit a good application.

- Keep you informed throughout the process

- Start your path to permanent residency today. 

You've done the heavy lifting of establishing your business or investment in Australia — now have it pay dividends. Subclass 888 is your route to permanent residency.

Let Apex Immigration guide you through this success with confidence, care, and in an open way.