AUSTRALIA INVESTOR STREAM
The Australia residence by investment program has been running since 1992. It’s no secret that the Australia Investor program has been a very popular immigration path for wealthy foreigners. The Investor program was complemented by the Significant Investor in 2012 and Premium Investor options in 2015. The program provides a temporary residence that can be turned into a permanent residence after 1 to 4 years depending on the investment option. After 4 years of living in Australia and 12 months of permanent residence, you can apply for naturalisation. The Australian passport is one of the world’s best, with visa-free access to Europe and the U.S.
Location
Oceania
Population
25 million
Capital
Canberra
Currency
Australian Dollar (AUD)
Language
English
Investment Amounts
Significant Investor
Investment amount | 500,000 AUD in venture capital and growth private equity funds |
Investment amount | 1.5m AUD in approved managed funds |
Investment amount | 3m AUD in managed funds |
Application fees | 7,310 AUD + 9,795 AUD if no functional English spoken by the main applicant; 3,655 AUD + 4,890 AUD if no functional English for adult dependents; 1,830 AUD for minor dependents |
Premium Investor
Investment amount | 15m AUD investment in a variety of bonds and securities |
Application fees | 8,770 AUD + 9,795 AUD if no functional English spoken by the main applicant; 4,385 AUD + 4,890 AUD if no functional English for adult dependents; 2,195 AUD for minor dependents |
Application Process
STAGE 1
Month 1
Submit an Expression of Interest to the State or Territory you want to reside in. You will be contacted shortly with the nomination; you have 60 days to submit an application for the Investor visa.
STAGE 2
Month 2
Gather the required documents, submit the Investor visa application using Skill Select, and pay the application fees. The Australian Department of Home Affairs will review your application and make a decision.
STAGE 3
Month 18 or 9 if choosing the Significant or Premium options
Home Affairs will send the applicant an invitation letter to finalize the investment. After confirmation that the investment has been made, Home Affairs grants a 4-year, 3-month investor visa.
Benefits
- Significant and Premium investment option can help remove the age and business experience requirements
- Can apply for permanent residence after 4 years, or 1 year under the Premium option
- Investment can provide returns
- Interviews are rarely necessary
- Applicants can bring their children up to 22 years of age
Requirements
- Provide a police report and be of good character
- Provide a medical certificate
- Possess adequate health insurance
- Prove a net worth of 2.25m AUD
- Possess at least 3 years of business experience
- Be under 55 years old unless the age requirement is waived by a state or a territory
- Live in the state or territory in which you are nominated
If you are interested in Citizenship or Residency by investment
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