Businessmen who have a proven track record can immigrate to Australia by applying for an investor visa. This type of Australia visa offers an initial four-year residency, which can lead to immigrant status. You should be aware that this Australia visa often takes from 9 to12 months to be approved.
As with other types of Australia visa, the investor visa imposes the following minimum requirements on applicants:
• They must be no more than 45 years of age at the time of application for the Australia visa.
• Have at least AUS$2,250,000 in net assets, personal and business, which can be transferred overseas in two years.
• A minimum of three years experience in directly managing at least 10% of the total assets of a business gained within the last five years from the date of visa application. Alternatively they have maintained direct participation in overseeing investments worth $1,500,000 or more.
• Own a designated investment, such as a bond issued by state and local governments of Australia, worth AUS$1,500,000 or more.
• Have managed one or more qualifying businesses or investments for at least three years.
• Must be able to financially support themselves on moving to Australia.
• Have taken and passed a chest x-ray and other medical tests conducted by doctors appointed by the Australian government.
• Not have a criminal record in all countries of residence for the past 10 years, counting from the date of visa application.
• Must have informed the Australian government of their business plans.