888 VISA

Business Innovation and Investment Permanent Visa Subclass 888

The Subclass 888 visa remains relevant to eligible holders within the legacy Business Innovation and Investment framework. It provides permanent residence pathways for qualifying applicants in the relevant streams.

Eligibility should be assessed according to the applicant’s stream and circumstances. Business performance, investment history, residence, nomination and other requirements can differ between streams.

Common 188 to 888 Issues

Before applying, it is critical to review your compliance across the entire qualifying period. Common issues include:

  • Changes in business ownership or structure
  • Turnover and business activity evidence
  • Residence requirements
  • Investment compliance
  • State or territory nomination
  • Incomplete records across the qualifying period
  • Changes in personal or family circumstances

Soodeh Jafari

Soodeh Jafari

Registered Migration Agent & Managing Director

Her work focuses on practical, strategic migration advice across skilled, employer sponsored, partner, student and complex migration matters. Our role is to help clients understand their options, identify risks early, prepare strong evidence and move through the process with greater clarity.

Our Approach: Personalised assessment | Clear communication | Practical strategy

Last reviewed: September 2026 | Reviewed by: Soodeh Jafari, Registered Migration Agent

Disclaimer: The information on this page is general information only and does not constitute immigration or legal advice. Australian migration law and policy can change. Your eligibility depends on your individual circumstances.