188C Visa – Significant Investor Stream

 

Want to invest and have an additional Australian status? The 188C visa is only a short stay of 40 days per year. We have a wide range of investment products to help you choose the perfect portfolio!

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Introduction

 

  • It is a temporary residence visa
  • Designed to attract applicants who can make a significant investment contribution to the Australia economy and fund major investment projects nationwide
  • Suitable for high asset, high income earners who invest at least $5 million in a specified area to gain fast track immigration
Benefits
  • No age limit required
  • No English requirement
  • No points test
  • Flexible residence requirements
  • Relatively flexible proof of financial resources
Application Requirements
  1. Applicant has personal assets of at least A$5 million
  2. Nomination by the State or Territory Government is required
  3. Applicants must invest a minimum of A$5 million in the following projects and hold the relevant investment for at least 5 years.
  • At least 20% of the capital, i.e. not less than A$1M in Venture Capital and Development Private Equity (VCPE) funds;
  • At least 30% of the capital, i.e. not less than A$1.5M, in Emerging Businesses;
  • At least 50% of capital, i.e. not less than A$2.5M in balanced investments

The aim of this reform is to create more new opportunities to meet the demand for venture capital in Australia.

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Processing Time

Around 12 months
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Application Process

Free consultation Sign contract Prepare documents Submit EOI Apply for state nomination Submit application Receive application no. Receive interview notification Join the interview Body check Visa Granted Land
Business Stream (188A) Investor Visa (188B) Significant Investor Stream (188C)
Age Limit Below 55 Below 55‎ No Age Limit
Asset Requirements Minimum AUD $1.25M
Minimum AUD $2.5M Minimum AUD $5M
Investment Amount Minimum AUD $0.3M (State requirements to be announced) AUD $2.5M (50% Balanced Investment; 20% Venture Capital; 30% Emerging Businesses) AUD $5M (50% Balanced Investment; 20% Venture Capital; 30% Emerging Businesses)
Residency Requirements The principal applicant must have lived in the nominated province for 1 of the 3 years prior to applying for PR The principal applicant or spouse must have lived in the nominating province for 2 years The principal applicant must have lived in the nominated province for average stay 40 days per year
Experience Requirements - Have successful experience in operating a business
- 4 years before the application, at least 2 years have a turnover of AUD750k
- Overall success
- Investment experience (at least 1 year managing an investment portfolio of A$2.5 million in 5 years; at least 3 years investment experience)
- or Business experience (10% ownership interest; at least 3 years business experience)
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Points Test At least 65 points At least 65 points No Points Test
Processing Time Around 18 months Around 13-15 months Around 12 months
PR Pathway
(*Applicants will be granted a 5-year temporary residence visa and apply for PR in the 3rd year at the earliest if they meet the visa requirements)
- Meets turnover and asset requirements
- Meets residency requirements
(*If the applicant does not meet the business and residency requirements, may apply for 2-year extension once)
- Maintain relevant significant investment for up to 5 years
- Meets residency requirements
- Maintain relevant significant investment for up to 5 years
- Meets residency requirements
(*If the applicant does not meet the business and residency requirements, may apply for 2-year extension twice)
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