Business Owner (163) and Senior Executive (164) visas
Eligibility
To assess your general eligibility for one of these visas 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 these provisional visas, view the
- Guidelines for the Business Owner (163) and Senior Executive (164) visas
- Example of Sponsorship Application Forms for the Business Owner (163) and Senior Executive (164) visas.
To Apply
There are three parts to the visa sponsorship application. You will need to complete:
- The online Sponsorship Application Form (Part A) at Apply for visa sponsorship
- Part B of the Sponsorship Application Form. This needs to be saved and uploaded at the end of your online sponsorship application
- 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 for between six and 12 weeks processing time.
Contact details
For further information or assistance, contact the Business Migration Unit.
Email: businessmigration@liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au
Telephone: +61 3 9938 0562
These procedures may be varied without notice.
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Last updated: 16 November 2009
State Government of Victoria