Subclass 188
Business Innovation and Investment (provisional) visa (subclass 188)
A visa listed by the Department of Home Affairs. Open its official page for current streams, requirements and application availability.
Overview
A visa listed by the Department of Home Affairs. Open its official page for current streams, requirements and application availability.
General factual information. This page does not assess your eligibility and has not been reviewed by a lawyer or registered migration agent.
Requirements
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Requirements on Home AffairsDocuments & forms
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Visa application charge (published table)
| Published entry | Base applicant | Additional applicant 18+ | Additional applicant under 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) - Significant Investor Extension stream | $1,505 | $760 | $380 |
| Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) - Business Innovation Extension stream | $1,505 | $760 | $380 |
| Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) - Business Innovation stream | $12,505 | $6,250 | $3,125 |
| Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) - Investor stream | $12,505 | $6,250 | $3,125 |
| Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) - Premium Investor stream | $9,455 | $4,725 | $2,365 |
| Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) - Significant Investor stream | $18,335 | $9,170 | $4,590 |
| Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) - Entrepreneur stream | $8,455 | $4,230 | $2,115 |
Generic published amounts as at 2026-07-01. Government charges are separate from any professional fee, and surcharges or exemptions may apply. Current official pricing ↗
Updates & sources
Australian Government Department of Home Affairs
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