BUSINESS VISAS
Business Talent (Permanent) Visa — Subclass 132
The Business Talent (Permanent) visa (subclass 132) is a permanent visa that requires nomination by an Australian State or Territory government. It allows you to start a new business or develop an existing business in Australia.
Working with an experienced migration agent can streamline your application and reduce risk. Our team can advise on eligibility, evidence and nomination requirements for a successful outcome.
Highlights
- Stay in Australia indefinitely (permanent residency).
- Full work and study rights.
- Travel to and from Australia for five years from visa grant.
- Include eligible family members to live with you in Australia.
- Access Medicare (public healthcare).
- Pathway to Australian citizenship subject to eligibility.
Key Eligibility Requirements
- Functional English.
- Meet health and character requirements.
- Comply with business obligations as applicable.
- Provide nomination details from an Australian State or Territory government.
- No prior visa cancellation/refusal that would prevent grant.
- Generally, be under 55 years of age (unless the nominating State/Territory deems the business of exceptional economic benefit).
- Minimum personal and business net assets (e.g., AUD 1.5 million) and business turnover (e.g., AUD 3 million), and minimum net business assets (e.g., AUD 400,000) — stream‑specific thresholds apply.
