Australian Business Visa Business owners, senior executives and investors interested in immigration to Australia may lodge an Australian business visa application. A business visa for Australian immigration is particularly suitable for those with a proven record of successful business and/or investment activity, and who are keen to apply their skills in Australia. Business Visa Categories A business skills Australian visa can fall into one of several categories, each with its own requirements for eligibility. These include: Business Owner visa, Senior Executive visa, Investor visa, and Business Talent visa. Provisional Visa In most cases, applicants will initially be granted a temporary provisional visa which will be valid for four years. During the four year period, business skills migrants may lodge a permanent Australian visa application if their level of business activities meet eligibility requirements. Under specific conditions, applicants with exceptional business acumen may be identified as high calibre business migrants who will be granted direct Australian permanent visas under the Business Talent visa category if sponsored by a State or Territory. State and Territory Sponsorship Each business skills Australian visa category may also be government sponsored to attract migrants who can establish businesses in a particular state or territory. This will apply primarily to regional, rural or low growth areas of Australia where it is hoped that new businesses can stimulate economic development and growth. Obligations Business visa applicants must be substantial owners and participate in the management of a business in Australia that contributes to the Australian economy either by: business links with international markets, generating employment opportunities in Australia, export of Australian goods and services, production of previously imported goods and services, development of new technologies, or contributing to commercial activity and competitiveness within the Australian economy.