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Regional Established Business (846) Visa
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, view the:
To apply
The application form is not available online and is located on the Supporting Documentation and Forms for Business Visas page.
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.
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