The Significant Investor visa is part of the Business Innovation and Investment Program, and is one of the fastest and easiest ways to get permanent residency and even citizenship in Australia. This visa is suitable for high net worth individuals who are able to invest AUD 5 million in Australia. You can get in touch about your future investment by hiring investment migration companies.

The visa requirements are:

• You must possess and be willing to invest AUD 5 million;

• The investment must comply with the Complying Investment Framework (CIF);

• You must either have Functional English or be willing to an additional fee of AUD 9,795, plus AUD 4,890 for any secondary applicants; and

• You must reside in Australia no less than 40 days per year.

What is the application process for this visa?

• Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)

• Apply for state/territory nomination depending on where you plan to establish your business and live in Australia

• Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) once the state/territory nomination is approved

• Submit your visa application within 60 days of receiving the ITA

• Provide all supporting documents by mailing certified copies to the correct Department of Home Affairs (DHA) office

Before your visa is granted you will be provided instructions to make the complying investments by transferring AUD 5 million into Australia. Your visa will be granted once the investment is verified by DHA.