Investor Visa (Subclass 891)

This visa is designed for individuals who engage in business and investment activities in Australia and allows them to stay in the country indefinitely. To apply as a primary applicant, you must hold a qualifying visa granted on a specific basis.

Process

In order to be eligible for the Investor visa (Subclass 891), you must:

• Be the holder of a Subclass 162 - Investor (Provisional) visa
• Have held a designated investment of AUD1.5 million for 4 years
• Have lived in Australia for 2 of the past 4 years

If you require assistance with your visa application, it is important to read the information on who can help with your visa application before making any payments.

With this visa, you can:

• Stay in Australia permanently
• Continue your business and investment activity in Australia
• Apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible

Visa Stay

This is a permanent visa that allows you to stay in Australia indefinitely. The visa also includes a travel component that expires 5 years after the date of visa grant. You become a permanent resident on the day the visa is granted, whether you are in Australia or outside of Australia.

Visa Cost

The cost of the Investor visa (Subclass 891) starts from AUD [insert cost]. Additionally, there may be a charge for each member of the family unit who applies for the visa with you.

Visa Processing Time

For an indication of processing times for this visa, you can use the visa processing time guide tool. It is important to note that the processing times shown are for recently decided applications and may vary depending on individual circumstances.

See All Conditions

With this visa, you can:

• Stay in Australia permanently
• Work and study in Australia
• Enroll in Australia's public health care scheme, Medicare
• Sponsor your relatives to come to Australia
• Travel to and from Australia for 5 years
• Become an Australian citizen, if eligible

It is important to note that newly arrived residents may have to wait before they can access certain Australian Government payments and benefits.

How Long You Can Stay

The Investor visa (Subclass 891) allows you to stay in Australia indefinitely. The visa includes a travel component that expires 5 years after the visa grant date. Your permanent residency starts on the day the visa is granted, whether you are in Australia or outside of Australia.

Include Family

You have the option to include members of your family unit in your visa application. This can be done either when you lodge your visa application or by adding them after you have lodged your application but before a decision is made on your visa.

Members of the family unit must meet the health and character requirements set by the Australian government. Additionally, family members who are not accompanying you to Australia may also need to meet these requirements.

Cost

When applying for the Investor visa (Subclass 891), there is an application charge that needs to be paid. The visa costs AUD [insert cost]. Additionally, there may be a charge for each member of the family unit who applies for the visa with you.

There might also be a second instalment charge for applicants 18 years old or older who have less than functional English and do not hold an eligible visa when they apply. This charge is only payable if requested and an invoice is sent. The second instalment charge for family members is AUD4,890. Other costs such as health checks, police certificates, and biometrics may also apply.

It is important to pay the correct visa application charge as failure to do so may result in the inability to process your application.

Apply From

In order to make a valid application for the Investor visa (Subclass 891), you must be in Australia when you submit your application. Members of your family unit can be in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance. You must also hold an eligible visa to make a valid application.

Processing Times

Processing times for the Investor visa (Subclass 891) may vary depending on individual circumstances. It is recommended to use the visa processing time guide tool for an indication of processing times. Please note that the tool provides processing times for recently decided applications and is not specific to your application.

Factors that may affect processing times include the completeness of your application, how quickly you respond to requests for additional information, and the time it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided. Other external factors, such as health, character, and national security requirements, can also impact processing times. Additionally, the number of available places in the migration program may affect processing times for permanent migration visa applications.

Your Obligations

As a holder of the Investor visa (Subclass 891), you and members of your family unit must obey all Australian laws. It is expected that you continue your business or investment activity in Australia or make a realistic commitment to doing so.

Travel

With the Investor visa (Subclass 891), you can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want for 5 years from the date of visa grant. After 5 years, you will need a Resident Return (RRV) visa (Subclasses 155 and 157) to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident. To check when your travel facility ends, you can use VEVO.

Visa Label

Your Investor visa (Subclass 891) will be digitally linked to your passport. You will not receive a physical label in your passport.

Have This Visa

In order to be eligible for the Investor visa (Subclass 891), you must hold a Subclass 162 - Investor (Provisional) visa that was granted to you on the basis that you satisfied the primary criteria for that visa.

Meet the Residence Requirement

In order to meet the residence requirement for the Investor visa (Subclass 891), you must have lived in Australia as the holder of a Subclass 162 - Investor (Provisional) visa for a total of at least 2 years in the 4 years immediately before you submitted the application. The 2-year period does not have to be continuous.

Be This Age

There is no age limit for the Investor visa (Subclass 891).

Meet Business Requirements

In order to meet the business requirements for the Investor visa (Subclass 891), you, or you and your partner together, must:

• Have held continuously for at least 4 years, in your name or your name and your partner's name, your designated investment of AUD1.5 million made for the purpose of satisfying a requirement for the grant of a Subclass 162 - Investor (Provisional) visa
• Have a genuine and realistic commitment to continue a business or investment activity in Australia
• Have never been involved in unacceptable business activities

Meet Our Health Requirement

In order to meet our health requirement for the Investor visa (Subclass 891), you must meet the health requirement set by the Australian government. Any family members who apply with you may also be required to meet the health requirement, depending on their circumstances. It is advised not to do medicals until asked to do so.

Meet Our Character Requirement

In order to meet our character requirement for the Investor visa (Subclass 891), you and members of your family unit aged 16 years and over who apply for the visa with you must meet the character requirement. Members of the family unit not accompanying you to Australia must also meet the requirement.

Sign the Australian Values Statement

All applicants who are 18 years of age or older must read or have explained to them the Life in Australia booklet and confirm that they will respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws when they sign the Australian Values Statement.

Have Paid Back Your Debt to the Australian Government

If you or any members of your family unit owe the Australian Government money, you or they must have paid it back or arranged to pay it back before applying for the Investor visa (Subclass 891).

Not Have Had a Visa Cancelled or a Previous Application Refused

Your immigration history will be taken into consideration when making a decision on your Investor visa (Subclass 891) application. If you have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused, you may not be eligible for this visa. There may be limitations on applications in Australia in certain circumstances. If you require immigration assistance, it is recommended to consult with a registered migration agent, legal practitioner, or exempt person.

Before You Apply

Before applying for the Investor visa (Subclass 891), it is important to:

• Notify the business development agency in the state or territory where you intend to continue your investment activity by completing Form 927 State/Territory notification: Business Skills class
• Ensure that you are eligible for assistance with your visa application and appoint someone who is authorized to provide immigration assistance
• Gather all the necessary documents to prove your identity, information about your business and investment activity, and documents about members of your family unit
• Provide accurate information and ensure that all non-English documents are translated into English by accredited translators
• Keep a copy of your completed application

Apply for the Visa

In order to apply for the Investor visa (Subclass 891), you must be in Australia when the application is submitted. Members of your family unit can be in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance. It is important to provide accurate information and ensure that all necessary supporting documents are included with your application.

After You Apply

After submitting your application for the Investor visa (Subclass 891), you will be notified when it has been received. It is important to keep track of the status of your application and provide any additional information or documents requested. It is also important to maintain a valid visa while your application is being processed.

In Australia

Once granted the Investor visa (Subclass 891), you can stay in Australia indefinitely and have the freedom to work and study in the country. You can also enroll in Australia's public health care scheme, Medicare, sponsor your relatives to come to Australia, and travel to and from Australia for 5 years. If eligible, you can also apply for Australian citizenship. It is important to abide by all Australian laws and continue your business activity in Australia or make a realistic commitment to doing so.

Leaving Australia

Before leaving Australia, it is important to ensure that you have a valid passport or other travel document. You should also check if your visa is still valid and allows you to re-enter Australia. At the border, you may have the option to use SmartGate for a faster departure process. After leaving Australia, you can request your international movement records to prove that you have been to Australia.

If you have any further questions or need assistance with your Investor visa (Subclass 891) application, please consult the relevant authorities or seek advice from registered migration agents or legal practitioners.