What is a Subclass 888 Visa?
The Subclass 888 Visa is the permanent stage of the Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) Subclass 188 Visa. It is designed for individuals who have successfully fulfilled the requirements of their provisional visa and wish to obtain permanent residency in Australia. The Subclass 888 Visa is divided into several streams, each catering to different business and investment pathways.
Details for each stream under Subclass 888
Business Innovation Stream (888):
- Requirements:
- Hold a Subclass 188 Visa in the Business Innovation stream.
- Demonstrated a successful business in Australia.
- Complied with the ongoing business and residence criteria.
- Investment:
- Must have held a designated investment in Australia for a specified period.
- Continuation of business operations in Australia.
- Requirements:
Investor Stream (888):
- Requirements:
- Hold a Subclass 188 Visa in the Investor stream.
- Continued investment in Australia.
- Satisfactory record of managing investments.
- Investment:
- Maintain the designated investment in Australia for a specific duration.
- Managed investments for the requisite period.
- Requirements:
Significant Investor Stream (888):
- Requirements:
- Hold a Subclass 188 Visa in the Significant Investor stream.
- Continue to meet ongoing compliance and investment criteria.
- Investment:
- Maintain complying significant investments in Australia.
- Continued commitment to designated investments.
- Requirements:
Premium Investor Stream (888):
- Requirements:
- Hold a Subclass 188 Visa in the Premium Investor stream.
- Maintain the designated premium investment for the prescribed period.
- Investment:
- Continued commitment to premium investments in Australia.
- Active involvement in business and investment activities.
- Requirements:
Entrepreneur Stream (888):
- Requirements:
- Hold a Subclass 188 Visa in the Entrepreneur stream.
- Ongoing entrepreneurial and residency criteria.
- Business Activities:
- Provide evidence of continued business activities in Australia.
- Show benefits to the Australian economy.
- Requirements:
Key Points:
- The Subclass 888 Visa is a permanent residency visa for successful business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs.
- Applicants must apply separately for the Subclass 888 Visa under their specific stream.
- Compliance with visa conditions and requirements is crucial for a successful application.
- Holders of Subclass 888 Visa can live and work in Australia permanently.
Application Process:
- Applicants must submit a new visa application using the relevant form for their specific stream.
- The application involves providing evidence of ongoing compliance with the visa conditions.
The Subclass 888 Visa offers a pathway for individuals who have successfully met the requirements of their provisional visa to obtain permanent residency in Australia under various business and investment streams.


