About Subclass 188 E  

The Subclass 188E is for those who have plans to carry out an entrepreneur activity (leading to commercialization of product or services in Australia). This is a temporary visa valid for up to 4 years and 3 months.  

Am I Eligible?  

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

• Must be under 55 years old  
• Have competent English 
• Will undertake a complying entrepreneur activity (commercialization or development of a product or service) in Australia and have a genuine intention to continue this activity 

• have an agreement of at least $200,000AUD in funding from a particular approved party : state or territory government/ publicly funded research organization or investors who are registered as Venture Capital Limited Partnerships or Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnerships. 
• Receive State or territory government nomination 

What Are My Benefits?  

• Stay in Australia for up to 4 years and 3 months 

• Perform business/investment activities  
• Include eligible family members with you  
• Permanent Residency Pathway (888 Visa)  
• Multiple entries (Depart and re-enter Australia as many times as you want)  

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