Eligibility

To assess your general eligibility for this visa refer to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship’s (DIAC) criteria in Booklet 7, Business Skills Entry. 

To assess your eligibility for state sponsorship and to preview our application requirements for this residence visa, view the:

• Guidelines for the Business Owner (892) visa
• Example of Sponsorship Application Forms for the Business Owner (892) visa.

To apply

There are three parts to the visa sponsorship application.  You will need to complete:

1. The online Sponsorship Application Form (Part A) at Apply for visa sponsorship.

2. Part B of the Sponsorship Application Form. This needs to be saved and uploaded at the end of your online sponsorship application.

3. Appointment of an Agent and Sponsorship Conditions Forms. These should be printed, signed, scanned and saved, then uploaded at the end of your online sponsorship application. 

Note

• Once you have applied for visa sponsorship, if further information or clarification is required we will contact you
• You should allow up to 6 weeks processing time for your application.

Contact details

For further information or assistance, contact the Business Migration Unit.

Email: businessmigration@liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au

Telephone: +61 3 9651 9743

These procedures may be varied without notice.