The 888 visa is the Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa, which allows individuals who have held a Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) to continue to live and work in Australia as a permanent resident.

This visa lets holders of a Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) in the Business Innovation stream or the Business Innovation Extension stream, or holders of a subclass 444 (Special Category) visa, or certain holders of a subclass 457 (Business (Long Stay) visa), stay permanently in Australia.

Features

• You can stay in Australia permanently.
• You can work and study in Australia.
• You can enroll in Australia’s public health care scheme, Medicare
• You can sponsor your relatives to come to Australia
• You can travel to and from Australia for 5 years
• You can if eligible apply for Australian citizenship

Eligibility

• You must hold a relevant stream of the subclass 188 visa or in relation to applications for a subclass 888 visa in the Business Innovation stream, hold a relevant stream of the subclass 188 visa, or a subclass 444 (Special Category) visa, or a subclass 457 (Business (Long Stay)) visa granted in certain circumstances.
• You must be nominated by a State or Territory government agency
• Must provide evidence of at least 2 years continuous qualifying business and commitment to continue your business activity in Australia.
• Must have at least A$300,000 in the 12 months before application.

Start your application and Book your free consultation to assess your eligibility for subclass 188C (Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent)) Visa.