Australia Business Talent (Permanent) Visa (Subclass 132)

The Business Talent Visa (Subclass 132) is a permanent resident visa for those who are willing to establish or develop a new or existing business in Australia. It requires the applicants to have sufficient funds and genuine intention to reside in a particular Australian state or territory.

Common Criteria

To be eligible for 132 visa, applicant must:

Be nominated by a state or territory government
Submit an Expression of Interest through Skill Select and be invited to apply
Meet health and character requirements (including the dependent family members)
Meet additional requirements of the stream applied

Visa Streams

Significant Business History Stream

If you belong to a high-calibre business background or have been part time and looking to start your own business in Australia, you can apply for the visa under this stream.

Venture Capital Entrepreneur Stream

If you have been in a legal venture capital agreement with an Australian organisation or company that is a member of the Australian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association Limited (AVCAL).

Visa Benefits

The Business Talent Visa allows visa holder and accompanying family members to

Study, Work And Live In Australia For An Indefinite Period
Get Health Coverage Through Medicare (Australia’s Scheme For Health-Related Care And Expenses)
Apply For Australian Citizenship (After Fulfilling The Certain Criteria)
Sponsor Eligible Relatives For Permanent Residence
Leave And Re-Enter Australia Five Years From The Date The Visa Is Granted

How To Apply?

States / Territories

AU-WA

Fees: $750

Processing Time: Relatively quick

Preferred Industries:

Commit a significant amount of new capital investment;
Generate skilled employment or a large number of new jobs;
Develop export markets or replace imports;
Introduce new skills, expertise, technologies or innovations;
Locate the business activity in a regional area; and
Have a significant flow on effect to other sectors of the economy

Restricted Industries:

Residential estate
Labour Hire
Purchasing of existing
business or franchise

AU-NT

Fees: No Fees

Processing Time: Relatively quick