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Investment Migration Policies by State

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Australian Capital Territory (ACT) The Business Innovation and Investment Program is a visa pathway for successful overseas businesspeople wanting to invest in Australia.   You must be nominated by a State or Territory government. Nomination triggers the visa invitation from the Department of Home Affairs. Doing business in the Australian Capital […]

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Tasmania (TAS)

Tasmania (TAS) The Australian Government has announced that it will no longer be accepting new applications for the Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) (subclass 188). Accordingly, Migration Tasmania will also no longer accept Registrations of Interest (ROIs) for subclass 188 nomination.   The Australian Government has further stated that subclass 188 and subclass 132 visa

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Northern Territory (NT)

Northern Territory (NT) The MINT (Migration Innovation Northern Territory) Program is designed to attract overseas talent and investors to NT. Investment Requirements: Applicants must invest around AUD 520,000, with 80% allocated to NT government bonds and 20% to innovative companies in the Darwin innovation precinct. Visa Categories: Eligible applicants may receive either a subclass 190

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Western Australia (WA)

Western Australia (WA) Western Australia, the largest state in Australia, has an economy primarily driven by mining, with rich mineral and petroleum resources. Its capital, Perth, has been ranked as the fifth most livable city in the world, second only to Melbourne within Australia. Western Australia’s investment migration policy underwent further adjustments in 2022. Investor

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South Australia (SA)

South Australia (SA) South Australia’s investment migration program aims to attract high-quality business owners and entrepreneurs to create genuine and sustainable business opportunities within the state, including in regional areas. The goal is to stimulate local economic growth, support businesses, and enhance workforce development. Investor Visa 188A/888A Investor Visa 188B/888B Investor Visa  188C/888C Investor Visa

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Queensland (QLD)

Queensland (QLD) Queensland’s investment migration policy is aligned with its state nomination policy and is adjusted in response to changes in federal investment migration policies. The new policy increased the investment amount requirement for applicants. Investor Visa 188A/888A Investor Visa 188B/888B Investor Visa  188C/888C Investor Visa National Innovation Visa Investment Migration Policies by State New

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Victoria (VIC)

Victoria (VIC) In early 2021, Victoria introduced a new investment migration policy. As one of the primary destinations for 188 visa applicants, Victoria had historically attracted a large number of 188A investment migrants. However, the new policy introduced stricter education and industry requirements, significantly reducing the number of eligible investors. Investor Visa 188A/888A Investor Visa

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New South Wales (NSW)

New South Wales (NSW) On September 1, 2021, the New South Wales (NSW) government announced that it would officially open EOI applications for various investment migration categories on September 20, including 188A, 188B, 188C, and 188E visas. Compared to previous years, the new policy introduced stricter requirements for applicants, with significant adjustments in areas such

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