Investor Visa and Significant Investor Visa
Australia Government’s Investor Visa (IV-188B) and Significant Investor Visa (SIV–188C) are powerful pathways to permanent residency. This is appropriate for entrepreneurial and high net worth individuals who are willing to make substantial complying investments in areas of the Australian economy to drive innovation and the commercialisation of Australian ideas.
Visa holders are required to invest into complying investments for a minimum time period before being eligible to apply for a permanent visa. The visas provide work, travel and study rights to the main applicant as well as their immediate family and dependent relatives.
Australia Home Affairs: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/business-innovation-and-investment-188
A summary of the investment framework for the visas is as follows:
| Investment type | Investor Visa (188B) | Significant Investor Visa (188C) |
|---|---|---|
| Australian venture capital & Private Growth Equity Funds (VCPE) | $500,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Emerging Australian companies | $750,000 | $1,500,000 |
| Balancing investments | $1,250,000 | $2,500,000 |
| Total portfolio | $2,500,000 | $5,000,000 |
IV and SIV Investment Specialist
We acknowledge that your goals are unique. IntegraWS is well-placed to tailor the process to meet your financial needs and objectives.
Portfolio Service
IV and SIV funds are administered through our Portfolio Service which provides a comprehensive overview of your investment portfolio and gives you immediate access to all the information you and your Adviser need to manage your investments effectively.
Wide range of investments
IntegraWS provides access to a wide range of complying funds and the flexibility for investors to modify their investments during the three year investment period. Our Advisers take the time to understand your requirements and customise a bespoke investment plan that suits your needs.
Multilingual Team
IntegraWS’s team of experienced and bi-lingual speakers, who are accustomed to working with global clients. We offer the best services to our clients in English, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai and Vietnamese.
Compliance
We acknowledge the importance of compliance. IntegraWS invests in its people and systems to ensure a robust framework is in place to safeguard the wealth of our investors and, at the same time, meet rigorous compliance requirements.
Visa Application Process
- Application form
- Medical checks
- Background police check
- Source of funds (SOF) check
- Maintain complying investment
- Spend required number of days in in Australia over 5 years.
- Investors may apply for permanent residency after 3 years if they have fulfilled the residency requirement at this time
- Meet nominating state’s requirements
For more information about compliant investments, please contact Integra Wealth Solutions specialists on (+61) 7 5528 0998 or [email protected]
