Other Australia Visas for Business People

You read about several options for Australia visas for business owners but you're not sure that they apply to you so would like to see if there are other choices.

There are.

Here are some examples.

Are you a successful entrepreneur in your country but found an interesting opportunity in Australia and are thinking that you'd like to try your hand at developing that opportunity?

The Business Talent visa can be an option for you.

Are you in Australia on a temporary visa and have an established business in one of the Australian cities or regional areas?

Check the Established Business visas.

Business drives the economy, so there are several Australia visas that can offer permanent residency for entrepreneurs.

See whether any of them suits you. Take this free assessment and get an instant reply.

Business Talent Visas

This permanent visa is for highly talented people who, among others:

own a company overseas;
have not turned 55 yet;
have significant business assets and turnover in their business;
have considerable personal assets;
are sponsored by a state or territory government;
intend to use their talents in an Australian company, by setting up a new business or participating in an existing one.

As a condition of this visa you must set up a business or be part of a business as soon as you come to Australia.

Not difficult for an entrepreneur, if this is what you have always done for a living.

That's why you wanted to come to Australia for - to build a business, right?

You must not only own or be one of the owners in that business, you have to actually manage it. This is not a passive investment, it is for people committed to develop strategies and take decisions.

For more details and all the eligibility criteria visit immi.gov.au/skilled/business/132/eligibility.htm

Australia Visas - Established Business

Have you been living in Australia for a while as a temporary resident?
Have you taken the plunge to set up a company or be part of an established one?
Have you contributed to make it successful?

You could apply to become a permanent resident and continue to work and build your company.

Check details about the temporary visas that allow you to apply for permanent residency at immi.gov.au/skilled/business/845/eligibility-applicant.htm

You need to score a number of points, based on your age (below 55), knowledge of English, assets, staff and turnover of your firm to be able to apply. You can assess your points at immi.gov.au/skilled/business/845/points-test.htm

Regional Established Business

If you have a temporary business visa 457 and set up your company in a regional area, you could apply for sponsorship by that state for permanent residence as a regional established business.

Get the details at immi.gov.au/skilled/business/846/how-the-visa-works.htm

Browse attentively and digest all the details, as the information is complex and changes can happen often. But if you don't have the time, ask an immigration lawyer to help you. They may find solutions that you did not think of.

But before asking find out if you are eligible for one of the Australia visas via this quick, easy and free assessment.

Good luck.