(6D) An applicant seeking to satisfy the primary criteria for a Subclass 188 (Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional)) visa in the Entrepreneur stream must meet the requirements in the table.
Item
Requirements
1
The applicant must have been invited, in writing, by the Minister to apply for a Subclass 188 (Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional)) visa in the Entrepreneur stream
2
The applicant must apply for that visa within the period stated in the invitation
3
The applicant must be nominated by a State or Territory government agency
4
The applicant must make the application before 31 July 2024
Note: The invitation to apply for the visa will identify the stream to which the invitation relates.
(7) Subclasses:
Subclass 188 (Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional))
1206 Diplomatic (Temporary) (Class TF)
(1) Form: Nil.
(2) Visa application charge: Nil.
(3) Other:
(a) Application must be made by or on behalf of the applicant in a manner approved by the Minister.
(b) Application may be made in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance.
(c) Applicant must be in Australia to make an application in Australia.
(4) Subclasses:
995 (Diplomatic (Temporary))
1208A Electronic Travel Authority (Class UD)
(1) Form: The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for the purposes of this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
Note: See regulation 2.07AB for an alternative to making an application using the approved form.
(2) Visa application charge:
(a) the base application charge (payable at the time the application is made) is nil; and
(b) the second instalment (payable before grant of visa) is nil.
(3) Other:
(a) An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for the purposes of this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
(b) An applicant must be:
(i) in immigration clearance; or
(ii) outside Australia.
(f) An applicant must hold an ETA‑eligible passport.
(4) Subclasses:
Subclass 601 (Electronic Travel Authority)
1211 Extended Eligibility (Temporary) (Class TK)
(1) Form: The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
(2) Visa application charge:
(a) first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):
First instalment
Item Component Amount
1 Base application charge $3 235
2 Additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 $1 615
3 Additional applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 $810
Note: Regulation 2.12C explains the components of the first instalment of visa application charge and specifies the amounts of subsequent temporary application charge and non‑Internet application charge. Not all of the components may apply to a particular application.
Additional applicant charge is paid by an applicant who claims to be a member of the family unit of another applicant and seeks to combine the application with that applicant’s application.
(b) the second instalment (payable before grant of visa) is nil.
(3) Other:
(a) An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
(aa) Applicant may be in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance.
(ab) Applicant claims to be a dependent child of a person, and the person holds:
(i) a Subclass 309 (Spouse (Provisional)) visa; or
(ii) a Subclass 309 (Partner (Provisional)) visa; or
(iii) a Subclass 310 (Interdependency (Provisional)) visa; or
(iv) a Subclass 445 (Dependent Child) visa; or
(v) a Subclass 820 (Spouse) visa; or
(vi) a Subclass 820 (Partner) visa; or
(vii) a Subclass 826 (Interdependency) visa.
(b) Application by a person claiming to be a dependent child of a person who is an applicant for an Extended Eligibility (Temporary) (Class TK) visa may be made at the same time and place as, and combined with, the application by that person.
(4) Subclasses:
445 (Dependent Child)
1212B Investor Retirement (Class UY)
(1) Form: The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
(2) Visa application charge:
(a) first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):
First instalment
Item Component Amount
1 Base application charge $505
2 Additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 $255
3 Additional applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 $125
Note: Regulation 2.12C explains the components of the first instalment of visa application charge and specifies the amounts of subsequent temporary application charge and non‑Internet application charge. Not all of the components may apply to a particular application.
Additional applicant charge is paid by an applicant who claims to be a member of the family unit of another applicant and seeks to combine the application with that applicant’s application.
(b) the second instalment (payable before grant of visa) is $12 990.
(3) Other:
(a) An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
(b) Applicant may be in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance.
(c) Application by a person claiming to be the spouse or de facto partner of a person who is an applicant for an Investor Retirement (Class UY) visa may be made at the same time and place as, and combined with, the application by that person.
(d) Applicant seeking to satisfy the primary criteria for the grant of a Subclass 405 visa must:
(i) be sponsored by an appropriate regional authority; and
(ii) provide, with the application, form 1249 signed by an officer of the authority who is authorised to sign a sponsorship of that kind; and
(iii) be at least 55 years old, unless:
(A) the applicant is the holder of an Investor Retirement (Class UY) visa; or
(B) the last substantive visa held by the applicant since last entering Australia was an Investor Retirement (Class UY) visa.
(e) Application may be made on or after 1 June 2018 by a person only if:
(i) the person is the holder of an Investor Retirement (Class UY) visa; or
(ii) the last substantive visa held by the person since last entering Australia was an Investor Retirement (Class UY) visa.
Note: For appropriate regional authority, see regulation 1.03.
(4) Subclasses:
405 (Investor Retirement)
1214A Medical Treatment (Visitor) (Class UB)
(1) Form: The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
(2) Visa application charge:
(a) first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):
(i) for an applicant who:
(A) is in Australia at the time of application; and
(B) does not apply in the course of acting as a representative for a foreign government;
or whose application is combined, or sought to be combined, with an application made by that person:
First instalment
Item Component Amount
1 Base application charge $380
2 Additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 $190
3 Additional applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 $95
(ii) for any other applicant, the amount is nil.
Note: Regulation 2.12C explains the components of the first instalment of visa application charge and specifies the amounts of subsequent temporary application charge and non‑Internet application charge. Not all of the components may apply to a particular application.
Additional applicant charge is paid by an applicant who claims to be a member of the family unit of another applicant and seeks to combine the application with that applicant’s application.
(b) the second instalment (payable before grant of visa) is nil.
(3) Other:
(a) An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
(c) An applicant may be in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance.
(d) An application by a person included in the passport of another person may be made at the same time and place as, and combined with, the application by that person.
(e) An application made in Australia by a person who is not the holder of a substantive visa must be accompanied by the documentation (if any) specified under subitem (3A).
(3A) For the purposes of paragraph (3)(e), the Minister may, by legislative instrument, specify documentation that must accompany an application.
(3B) Without limiting subitem (3A), the Minister may specify under that subitem an approved form, including an approved form completed and signed by a registered medical practitioner.
(4) Subclasses:
Subclass 602 (Medical Treatment)
1214BA New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) (Class UP)
(1) Form: The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
(2) Visa application charge:
(a) first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):
First instalment
Item Component Amount
1 Base application charge $445
2 Additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 $225
3 Additional applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 $110
Note: Regulation 2.12C explains the components of the first instalment of visa application charge and specifies the amounts of subsequent temporary application charge and non‑Internet application charge. Not all of the components may apply to a particular application.
Additional applicant charge is paid by an applicant who claims to be a member of the family unit of another applicant and seeks to combine the application with that applicant’s application.
(b) the second instalment (payable before grant of visa) is nil.
(3) Other:
(a) An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
(aa) Applicant may be in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance.
(c) Application by a person claiming to be a member of the family unit of a person who is an applicant for a New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) (Class UP) visa may be made at the same time and place as, and combined with, the application by that person.
(4) Subclasses:
461 New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary))
1214C Partner (Temporary) (Class UK)
(1) Form: The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
(2) Visa application charge: Nil.
(3) Other:
(a) Application must be made at the same time and place as an application for a Partner (Residence) (Class BS) visa.
(b) An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
(c) Applicant must be in Australia, but not in immigration clearance.
(e) Application by a person claiming to be a member of the family unit of the holder or former holder of a prospective marriage (temporary) visa (as defined in clause 820.111 of Schedule 2) who is an applicant for a Partner (Temporary) visa may be made at the same time and place as, and combined with, the application by that person.
(f) Application by a person claiming to be a dependent child of a person who is an applicant for a Partner (Temporary) (Class UK) visa may be made at the same time and place as, and combined with, the application by that person.
(g) If:
(i) the applicant is the holder of:
(A) a Skilled—Independent Regional (Provisional) (Class UX) visa; or
(B) a Subclass 475 (Skilled—Regional Sponsored) visa; or
(C) a Subclass 487 (Skilled—Regional Sponsored) visa; or
(D) a Skilled—Regional Sponsored (Provisional) (Class SP) visa; or
(ii) the last substantive visa held by the applicant was:
(A) a Skilled—Independent Regional (Provisional) (Class UX) visa; or
(B) a Subclass 475 (Skilled—Regional Sponsored) visa; or
(C) a Subclass 487 (Skilled—Regional Sponsored) visa; or
(D) a Skilled—Regional Sponsored (Provisional) (Class SP) visa;
the applicant must have held that visa for at least 2 years.
(h) If:
(i) the applicant is the holder of a Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)) visa or a Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)) visa; or
(ii) the last substantive visa held by the applicant was a Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)) visa or a Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)) visa;
the applicant must have held that visa for at least 3 years.
(4) Subclasses:
820 (Partner)
1215 Prospective Marriage (Temporary) (Class TO)
(1) Form: The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
(2) Visa application charge:
(a) first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):
First instalment
Item Component Amount
1 Base application charge $9 365
2 Additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 $4 685
3 Additional applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 $2 345
Note: Regulation 2.12C explains the components of the first instalment of visa application charge and specifies the amounts of subsequent temporary application charge and non‑Internet application charge. Not all of the components may apply to a particular application.
Additional applicant charge is paid by an applicant who claims to be a member of the family unit of another applicant and seeks to combine the application with that applicant’s application.
(b) the second instalment (payable before grant of visa) is nil.
(3) Other:
(a) An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
(b) Applicant must be outside Australia.
(c) Application by a person claiming to be a member of the family unit of a person who is an applicant for a Prospective Marriage (Temporary) (Class TO) visa must be made at the same time and place as, and combined with, the application by that person.
(4) Subclasses:
300 (Prospective Marriage)
1217 Retirement (Temporary) (Class TQ)
(1) Form: The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
(2) Visa application charge:
(a) first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):
First instalment
Item Component Amount
1 Base application charge $500
2 Additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 $250
3 Additional applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 $125
Note: Regulation 2.12C explains the components of the first instalment of visa application charge and specifies the amounts of subsequent temporary application charge and non‑Internet application charge. Not all of the components may apply to a particular application.
Additional applicant charge is paid by an applicant who claims to be a member of the family unit of another applicant and seeks to combine the application with that applicant’s application.
(b) the second instalment (payable before grant of visa) is nil.
(3) Other:
(a) An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
(b) Applicant may be in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance.
(c) Application by a person claiming to be a member of the family unit of a person may be made at the same time and place as, and combined with, an application by any other member of the family unit seeking to satisfy either the primary or secondary criteria.
(d) Application may be made on or after 17 November 2018 by a person only if:
(i) the person is the holder of a Subclass 410 visa; or
(ii) the last substantive visa held by the person since last entering Australia was a Subclass 410 visa.
(4) Subclasses:
410 (Retirement)
1218AA Visitor (Class TV)
(1) Form: The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
(2) Visa application charge:
(a) first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):
First instalment
Item Component Amount
1 Base application charge Nil
2 Additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 Nil
3 Additional applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 Nil
Note: Regulation 2.12C explains the components of the first instalment of visa application charge and specifies the amounts of subsequent temporary application charge and non‑Internet application charge. Not all of the components may apply to a particular application.
Additional applicant charge is paid by an applicant who claims to be a member of the family unit of another applicant and seeks to combine the application with that applicant’s application.
(b) the second instalment (payable before grant of visa) is nil.
(3) Other:
(aa) An application must be made at the place, and in the manner, (if any) specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).
(a) Applicant must be outside Australia.
(b) Applicant must hold an eVisitor eligible passport.
(4) Subclasses:
651 (eVisitor)
1219 Special Category (Temporary) (Class TY)
(1) Form: The approved form specified by the Minister in a legislative instrument made for this item under subregulation 2.07(5).