About Subclass 888 

The Business Innovation and Investment Visa or Subclass 888 is a permanent visa given to 188A visa holders who have fulfilled the requirements for their businesses or investments in Australia. 

Am I Eligible?  

To qualify for this visa, you must meet the following requirements:  

• Hold a provisional Business Innovation and Investment Visa  
• Met the requirements of the provisional visa  
• Nominated by a state or territory government 

What Are My Benefits?  

• Permanent residency  
• Australian citizenship pathway 
• Own and operate a business in Australia indefinitely 
• Study rights  

• Enroll in Medicare 
• Sponsor eligible family members for a permanent residency 
• Qualify for a “Special Benefit” from the Centrelink Master Program 
• Exit and re-enter Australia as many times as you want during the first 5 years upon visa grant. 

Our Process 

1. Assessment
   We will check that all eligibility requirements are met, and you have sufficient evidence to support your claim
2. Expression of Interest (EOI)
   We will indicate your intention to apply for this visa and the state you want to go to 
3. State nomination
   We will need to obtain a state nomination approval before we can lodge your visa application 
4. Visa application
   We have 60 days to lodge the visa once we received the state nomination approval 

For questions, email us at support@thinkvisa.com.au