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First, you must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). If an Australian State or Territory government agency accepts your EOI and nominates you, we will invite you to apply for this visa.
You must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI), be nominated by a State or Territory, and then be invited to apply.
Before you submit your EOI
You must submit an expression of interest (EOI) to let us know you want to apply for this visa.
Your EOI tells us about your skills, qualifications and investment experience and lets us know which states and territories you would like to invest in. If you are eligible and a State or Territory government agency nominates you, we might then invite you to apply for the visa.
Check your eligiblity
Check that you meet all other eligibility criteria for the visa.
Each nominator will assess your EOI using their own criteria. Learn more:
Gather your documents
If you receive an invitation to apply for the visa after you submit your EOI, you will need to provide documents that:
- prove all of the claims you make in your EOI
- support other eligibility criteria for the visa
You should have all these documents before you submit your EOI.
Submit an Expression Of Interest
Submit your EOI via SkillSelect
You can submit it from within or outside Australia.
Your EOI is not a visa application. There is no charge for submitting an EOI.
Select the Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188).
You will need to include details such as:
- your nominated occupation
- your skills and qualifications
You will receive an email confirming your EOI has been submitted.
After you submit your expression of interest
If you are nominated by an Australian State or Territory government agency, we may invite you to apply for this visa.
Stay lawful
An EOI is not a visa application. Submitting an EOI does not mean you will get a bridging visa.
If your current visa is about to expire, you must apply for another visa to remain in Australia lawfully.
After you submit your EOI
You can change your EOI in SkillSelect if
- you want to apply for a different skilled visa
- your circumstances change – for example, if you change your occupation or your family structure changes
You can’t make changes to your EOI after you have received an invitation.
Receive an invitation to apply for the visa
You could receive an invitation any time within 2 years of submitting your EOI. If you are invited to apply for the visa, you will receive an email from SkillSelect. Receiving an invitation does not mean you will be granted the visa.
If you are invited, you have 60 calendar days to apply for the visa. This time will not be extended.
If you do not apply for the visa after two invitations, your EOI will be removed from SkillSelect
If you do not receive an invitation
If you are not invited to apply within 2 years of submitting your EOI, your EOI will expire. We will send you an email when your EOI is about to expire.
You will need to submit a new EOI if you still want the visa.
You will not receive an invitation if you turn 55, unless the nominating State or Territory government agency has determined an exceptional economic benefit to the State or Territory in which the agency is located
Help with your EOI
You don’t have to use a migration agent to submit an EOI, if you do, you should see registered migration agent.
Make sure passports are up-to-date
You and your family members who are applying for this visa will need valid passports. If you plan to get a new passport, do this before applying.
Get help with your application
You don’t have to use a migration agent to apply for any visa, if you do, you should use a registered migration agent.
Anyone can help you fill out forms or give you general help with your application. But you must let us know if you want someone to:
- receive your correspondence
- provide immigration assistance and act for you
