Australia | Business Migration & Business Visas
Business Visa Consultants in Chandigarh
Make Australia Your Home, Know Your Prospects! Whether you want to establish a business in Australia, buy a business, visit for business meetings or migrate as a business owner or investor, Auscan helps you build a sound immigration strategy from day one.
Quick answer: Australia’s main business migration program – the Business Innovation and Investment Program (subclass 188 and 132) – closed to new applicants on 31 July 2024. Existing 188 holders can still apply for the permanent subclass 888. New options include the National Innovation visa (subclass 858) for exceptional talent, and the Business Visitor stream (subclass 600) for short business trips of up to 3 months. Auscan Consultants in Chandigarh assesses your profile and finds the right pathway.
Australian business visa options at a glance
| Visa | Who it is for | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subclass 600 – Business Visitor stream | Business meetings, conferences, exploring opportunities | Temporary – up to 3 months per visit | Open |
| Subclass 858 – National Innovation visa | Exceptionally talented individuals, including outstanding business people and entrepreneurs | Permanent | Open – by invitation after an expression of interest |
| Subclass 888 – Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) | Current subclass 188 visa holders | Permanent | Open to eligible 188 holders |
| Subclass 188 – Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) | Business owners and investors | Provisional | Closed to new applications since 31 July 2024 |
| Subclass 132 – Business Talent (Permanent) | High-calibre business owners and venture capital entrepreneurs | Permanent | Closed to new applications since 31 July 2024 |
Business migration rules change often. Contact us for an up-to-date assessment of your eligibility.
Business Innovation and Investment visas – 188 and 888
Business migration is a complex process, and even assessing whether you have a good chance of qualifying can be difficult. Getting the right immigration advice early is critical.
Subclass 188 – Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional)
The 188 was a provisional visa for business owners and investors, with streams including Business Innovation, Investor, Significant Investor, Premium Investor and Entrepreneur. Most streams required a state or territory nomination. It closed to new applications on 31 July 2024, but many people still hold this visa.
Subclass 888 – Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent)
The 888 is the permanent stage for subclass 188 holders. You must have established and operated business activity in Australia or maintained your designated investment, and meet the requirements of your specific stream. If you hold a 188 visa, Auscan can assess your readiness and prepare your 888 application.
Subclass 132 – Business Talent (Migrant)
The 132 was a direct permanent visa for people with a successful business career or venture capital funding in Australia, with no provisional stage. It also closed to new applications on 31 July 2024.
Business visa pathways open today
Business Visitor (subclass 600)
Visit Australia for 3 months or less to attend business meetings, conferences or explore business opportunities. Apply from outside Australia; you cannot work or sell to the public.
National Innovation visa (subclass 858)
A permanent visa for exceptionally talented people with an internationally recognised record of achievement, including outstanding entrepreneurs. Starts with an expression of interest.
Skilled & employer-sponsored visas
Business owners and managers with in-demand skills may qualify for skilled migration or employer-sponsored visas.
Our experience lets us take your case from the beginning – reviewing your financial documents and business history, planning nomination or expression of interest requirements, through to the visa decision. Also see our visitor visa, parent visa and AAT / ART appeal services.
How our business visa consultants in Chandigarh help you
- Free eligibility assessment – we review your business ownership, turnover, assets and goals to find the right visa.
- Immigration strategy – a sound plan upfront streamlines your business migration and helps you meet your goals in Australia.
- Financial documentation – we help you organise business and personal financial evidence.
- Nomination or expression of interest – we prepare the state nomination or EOI where required.
- Visa application – our MARA-registered agents lodge your application and handle department requests.
- Permanent residency planning – for 188 holders, we track your business or investment milestones for the 888.
Testimonials
What our clients say about Auscan Consultants.
Thank you, Auscan to make my dream comes true. They always give right advise to their applicants. Auscan helped me my partner in getting my student visa. Great team who doing their work with great effort and a big thank you to miss Sunaina who handled my case very sincerely.
Business visa FAQs
Can I still apply for the Australian business visa subclass 188?
No. The Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) – including the subclass 188 provisional visa and the subclass 132 Business Talent visa – closed to new applications on 31 July 2024. Existing 188 visa holders can still apply for the permanent subclass 888 visa if they meet the requirements of their stream.
What is the subclass 888 business visa?
The Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa subclass 888 is the permanent residency stage for people who hold a subclass 188 visa. You must have established and operated a business in Australia, or maintained your designated investment, and meet the requirements of your specific 188 stream.
What are the business migration options for entrepreneurs and investors now?
Exceptionally talented business people may consider the National Innovation visa (subclass 858), a permanent visa that requires an expression of interest and an internationally recognised record of exceptional achievement. Other pathways include employer-sponsored or skilled visas, depending on your profile. Auscan assesses which option suits you.
Can I visit Australia for business meetings?
Yes. The Business Visitor stream of the Visitor visa (subclass 600) lets you visit Australia for business meetings, conferences, negotiations or to explore business opportunities, usually for up to 3 months per visit. You must apply from outside Australia and cannot work or sell goods or services to the public. See our visitor visa page.
Do business and investor visas need state nomination?
Most former business and investor visas (subclass 188 and 132) required nomination by an Australian state or territory government. The National Innovation visa uses an expression of interest instead. We help you understand the requirements for your situation.
Why choose Auscan as business visa consultants in Chandigarh?
Auscan Consultants has offices in Chandigarh and Melbourne, and our directors Mr Sunil Jaggi and Ms Divya Jaggi are registered migration agents (MARA). We review your financial documents and business history, plan your immigration strategy and manage the application until the visa is decided.
Free online assessment for your business visa
Contacting our team is the first step towards business migration to Australia. Talk to our business visa consultants in Chandigarh and Melbourne — or online.
- Chandigarh: S.C.O. No 11, Sector 17-E, Above Tejees, Chandigarh – +91 172 500 2055, +91 172 500 2088
Melbourne: SE 601, Level 6, 343 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000 – +61 3 9670 9124
- Email: info@auscanimmigration.com
