Business Owners

BUSINESS OWNER (PROVISIONAL) VISA-
To make an application under this category, applicant need to show that following criteria is satisfied..

• must be less than 45 years old
• must have vocational English.
• show an overall successful business career
• show an ownership interest of at least 10% in a business
• show significant net assets in business ($A200,000)
• show significant business and personal assets ($A500,000)
• show sufficient net assets to settle in Australia
• show achieved a significant annual turnover in your business ($A500,000 for at least 2 of the last 4 fiscal years)
• show a commitment to maintain an ownership interest in a business in Australia and direct and continuous involvement in management of that business
• show no history of unacceptable business activities


State Territory Sponsored Business Owner (Provisional) visa- To make an application under this category, applicant need to show that following criteria is satisfied..

• must be less than 55 years old
• must be sponsored by a state or territory government
• show an overall successful business career
• show significant business and personal assets ($A250,000)
• show achieved a significant annual turnover in your business ($A300,000) or show continuous employment record at senior level for at least 4 years
• show sufficient net assets to settle in Australia
• show a commitment to maintain an ownership interest in a business in Australia and direct and continuous involvement in management of that business
• show no history of unacceptable business activities