Australia Senior Executive Visa (Subclass 164)

The Australia Business Visa Program is offered to successful Senior Executives, Investors and Business Owners. The aim is to encourage people with an excellent business record to develop new or existing business opportunities in Australia.

The majority of business skills applicants enter on an initial 4 year temporary visa. After satisfactory evidence of business or investment you can then apply for permanent residency.

To apply for Australia Senior Executive Visa (Subclass 164) you must provide evidence of:

• Sufficient funds (for you & spouse) to conduct or establish a business in Australia (to be transferred to Australia within 2 years of the visa being granted).
• A successful business career (overall).
• Work experience for 3 high level management positions in a key business (responsible for strategic policy development affecting a major component/range of operations of the business).

What are the eligibility criteria for Australia Senior Executive Visa (Subclass 164)?

• Age: At the time of application you are less than 55 years (regional authorities will make exceptions if your business is of exceptional economic benefit).
• Business Success: You are doing well in your business career.
• Health & Character: You must be of good character and meet health requirements to enter Australia.
• Need to live in Australia: Make evident there is a need to live temporarily in Australia to conduct or establish a business.
• Work Experience: Proof of recent work experience in 3 high-level senior management positions (responsible for strategic policy development affecting the major business).
• Acceptable Business Record: You or spouse has never been involved in improper business activities.
• Commitment to business in Australia: Maintain an ownership interest and have continuous/direct management.
• Assets: Combined total assets (you & spouse) should have a net value of AU$250,000 must be transferred to Australia within 2 years of your Visa grant. In addition you will need sufficient assets to stay in Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to arrange my Australia Senior Executive Visa?
Around 6 months.
Do I need a business plan?
Yes - we can help you with your business plan if required. Your business plan will need to provide a 5 year forecast and in addition you must supply proof that you have researched your business proposal.