Australia's strong economy and international business focus is attracting high profile businesses from across the globe. The Business Skills Migration Category is designed to attract successful business people wishing to settle in Australia to develop businesses or highly skilled workers who are sought by Australian businesses.
There are temporary and permanent visas available, and requirements vary depending on the visa. Categories include:
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Business Owners Category - for owners or part-owners of a successful business |
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Senior Executive Category - for senior executives of major businesses |
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Business Talent Category - for high calibre business people being sponsored by a State or Territory government |
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Investor Category - for investors or business people willing to make a substantial investment in Australia |
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Temporary Short Stay Business Visa - for business people to visit Australia for business purposes for up to three months |
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Temporary Long Stay Business Visa - for business visits of up to four years for a specific purpose. |
At Asia Pacific Lawyers, we have successfully assisted clients in the Business Migration Program. Our team is able to meet all your application needs and assist in consultation and the drafting of business plans.
Get more information about other migration programs and permanent visas, temporary visas and appeals.



