12th Floor, President Place Building 93 Nguyen Du, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, HCMC

Immigration News

WHAT IS DIFFERENCE OF 3 TYPES OF AUSTRALIA INVESTMENT VISA 188A – 188B – 188C?

14/06/2023
The Australian Business and Investment Immigration Program has always attracted many Vietnamese entrepreneurs and investors. In which, there are 3 popular types of Australian immigration investment visa including 188A/B/C, each with its own strengths. In this article, iCanfield will help you summarize and compare these types of visas in detail to better understand the path to business and investment immigration in Australia.

1. Overview of the Business & Investment immigration program in Australia

The Australian Immigrant Investor Program requires foreign investors to invest an amount according to the regulations of each program in businesses and investment funds, etc. Currently, the Business & Investment immigration program Private visas in Australia are divided into 3 main types of visas:

Investment visa Australia 188A/B/C is a temporary residence visa with a term of 4 years, allowing the applicant and the whole family, including spouse and dependent children (under 23 years old), to be free by living, doing business and investing in Australia. After being granted Visa 188 and meeting the conditions to do business or invest in Australia within 2-4 years, the applicant can apply for a permanent resident visa 888 and become an Australian permanent resident.

Overview of the Business & Investment immigration program in Australia

Visa 188A – 188B – 188C for investors planning to settle in Australia

2. Compare 3 types of Australian immigration investment visa

Requirements for applicants    

  Visa 188A Visa 188B Display 188C
Age Under 55 years old Under 55 years old Over 18 years old and no maximum age limit.
Candidate portrait Being a business owner or a shareholder contributing capital and participating in the management of the company. Entrepreneur with business or investment experience and strong financial capacity. Entrepreneurs have very strong financial capacity.
The total value of assets 1.250.000 AUD 2.500.000 AUD 5.000.000 AUD
Owning capital in the business 51% of the total business value if the business has a turnover of less than AUD 400,000 per year; 30% of the total business value if the business has a turnover of AUD 400,000 or more per year or 10% of the total value of the business if the business is operated by a publicly listed company At least 10% of the company's capital in operation or investment management from 2.5 million AUD Not required
Company revenue in Vietnam Minimum 750,000 AUD/year, for 2 years out of 4 financial years immediately before the applicant receives the invitation to apply.    
Management and business experience Directly managing the business for at least 3 years. Directly managing the business for at least 1 year of the last 5 years or or managing an investment of over 2.5 million AUD. Not required
 

Investments :

  Visa 188A Visa 188B Display 188C
Type of investment Form of direct business investment: establishment of a new business or acquisition of an existing business. Invest a minimum of AUD 2,500,000 in eligible investment funds as regulated by the Australian Government Invest a minimum of AUD 5,000,000 in eligible Australian Government investment funds.
Time Own a business in Australia for at least 2 years before applying for an 888 visa and continue to maintain it after you have obtained a permanent visa 888. Maintain your investment for at least 4 years until you are granted a permanent resident visa 888 Maintain your investment for at least 4 years until you are granted a permanent resident visa 888
Investment amount 300,000 AUD (depending on state) 2.500.000 AUD 5.000.000 AUD

 Conditions for applying for permanent residence

  Visa 188A Visa 188B Display 188C
Minimum period of stay The applicant stayed for 1 year out of the 3 years prior to the date of application for the 888A visa. Applicants must stay for a minimum of 2 years within 3 years prior to the date of application for the 888B visa. The applicant stayed for 160 days in the 4 years prior to the 888C visa application date or the applicant's Spouse stayed for 720 days in the 4 years prior to the 888C visa application date.
Conditions of application for visa 888

Achieve a minimum turnover of AUD 300,000 and meet 2/3 of the following conditions:

  • Company assets at least 200,000 AUD.

  • Total corporate and personal assets of at least 600,000 AUD.

  • Hire at least 02 Australian workers.

Maintain the same investment level for the duration of the temporary visa 188 and do not violate Australian law Maintain the same level of investment for the duration of the temporary visa 188 and do not violate Australian law.

Above is a summary of necessary information about the 188 Australian immigration investment visa. Hope this article gives you a lot of important information about this visa. 

Australia is a country with a developed economy, a potential market for investors

Australia is a country with a developed economy, a potential market for investors

To know more about Australian immigration investment programs or other immigration investment programs, investors please call hotline 028 3822 0285. iCanfield's experienced and professional consulting team will advise you. details and choose the most suitable immigration investment program for you.


iCanfield Vietnam Immigration & Study Abroad Consulting Company 

Address: 93 Nguyen Du, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, HCMC

Hotline: 028.3822.0285

Make an appointment for a consultation

Call 028 3822 0285 If you need a quick consultation

028 3822 0285 phone Message Zalo zalo Messenger mes Back top back-top