Australia closed its business and investor visa streams to new applicants in 2024. Because the route is shut, there is no current cost to quote for a new application.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
Australia's Business Innovation and Investment Program, which included the investor and significant investor streams of the Subclass 188 visa, closed to new applications on 31 July 2024. Since new applications are not accepted, there is no current investment minimum, visa charge or fee schedule to quote for a new investor stream applicant. Quoting old figures would mislead, so we do not.
Applications lodged before the closing date continue to be processed under the rules in force, and certain extension and permanent Subclass 888 pathways may remain available to existing Subclass 188 holders. Any fees there are set by the Department of Home Affairs. If you are an existing holder, confirm the charges that apply to your situation with the official authority.
Anyone now looking at Australia should not budget against the closed investor stream. The government has pointed toward talent and innovation focused pathways, which have different criteria and costs. Speak with a licensed professional about routes that are actually open, and verify the current visa list before spending on advice tied to a closed programme.
There is no reliable new applicant budget for the legacy investor stream because it is closed. Treat any figure presented as a current cost for this route with caution, and confirm the position with the Department of Home Affairs.
There is no current cost for a new application because the Business Innovation and Investment Program, including the significant investor stream, closed to new applications on 31 July 2024. Confirm the position with the Department of Home Affairs.
Applications lodged before 31 July 2024 continue to be processed, and some extension and permanent pathways may remain for existing Subclass 188 holders. Confirm any fees and eligibility with the official authority.
Look at pathways that are actually open rather than the closed investor stream. The government has signalled talent and innovation focused visas with their own criteria. Verify the current visa list with the Department of Home Affairs before committing spend.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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