Business Owner (Provisional) (Subclass 160) This Visa requires that: - the visa applicant is a successful business person, with a proven track record of owning and operating a successful business that has achieved an annual turnover of not less than AUD$500,000 for at least 2 of the 4 fiscal years preceding the application.
- the visa applicant must have owned at least a combined AUD$200,000 of the businesses net assets, for at least 2 of the 4 fiscal years before you apply.
- if the company was publicly listed, you must have owned 10% of the business for the same period.
- the visa applicant is under the age of 45.
- extensive market research and feasibility studies must be demonstrated to show that the applicant has reasonable and achievable expectations of repeating their successful business operations in Australia.
- the visa applicant must have at least AUD$500,000 net in transferable assets that can and will be required to be transferred to Australia upon relocation.
As with all visa types, the applicant must demonstrate their good health and character, and a good command of the English Language, in order to migrate.
Call now to speak to a 1st Contact consultant about how we can help you apply for an Australian Business Owner visa or send us an online enquiry. State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner (Provisional) (Subclass 163) This Visa requires that: - the visa applicant is a successful business person, with a proven track record of owning and operating a successful business that has achieved an annual turn over of not less than AUD$300,000 for at least 2 of the 4 fiscal years preceding the application.
- the visa applicant is under the age of 55 (though older applicants can be considered if the regional authority considers that the proposed business will be of exceptional economic benefit to the region)
- extensive market research and feasibility studies must be demonstrated to show that the applicant has reasonable and achievable expectations of repeating their successful business operations in Australia.
- the visa applicant must obtain the endorsement or sponsorship of the relevant state government in order to open and/or operate the business.
- the visa applicant must have at least AUD$250,000 net in transferable assets that can and will be required to be transferred to Australia upon your relocation.
As with all visa types, the applicant must demonstrate their good health and character, and a good command of the English Language, in order to migrate. Call now to speak to a 1st Contact consultant about how we can help you to apply a State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner visa or send us an online enquiry. Investor Retirement (Subclass 405) The Australian retirement visa is designed for self-funded retirees who have no dependants and who want to reside in Australia during their retirement years. The visa is temporary and will not lead to Australian permanent residence or citizenship.
If you are granted this visa you can: - work in Australia for up to 20 hours per week;
- travel in and out of Australia any number of times as long as your visa is valid;
- have your spouse accompany you to Australia;
- live in Australia for four (4) years.
- keep applying for subsequent visas that allow a further 4 year stay as long as the visa applicant continues to satisfy the Investor Retirement visa requirements.
The visa requires that the applicant: - is from overseas (outside Australia)
- is aged 55 years or older
- has no dependents (other than a spouse who can be of any age)
- is self-sufficient and is able to make a significant long-term financial investment in Australian
- must be sponsored by an Australian State or Territory government agency (other than New South Wales or Australian Capital Territory)
- must have assets valued at least A$750,000. These assets will enable the applicant (or you and your spouse) to meet initial settlement and ongoing costs of living in Australia. Exception: If you intend to live in regional Australia you must have assets valued at least A$500,000.
The following requirements apply: - Assets must be legally owned and lawfully acquired by you (or you and your spouse);
- Assets must be capable of and available for, transfer to Australia
- The applicant (or you and your spouse combined) must have access to a minimum net income of A$65,000 (for example, pension rights).
Exception: If you intend to live in regional Australia you must have access to a minimum income of A$50,000. - The applicant must be able to make a designated investment of A$750,000 in his/her name (or your name and your spouse's name), in the State or Territory in which they have been sponsored.
Exception: If you intend to live in regional Australia you must make a designated investment of A$500,000. - The applicant must have no intention of working full-time in Australia (you, and your spouse if applicable, will only be allowed to work up to 20 hours per week while in Australia.)
Call now to speak to a 1st Contact consultant about how we can help you to apply for an Australian Investor Retirement visa or send us an online enquiry |