Yes, investors can obtain permanent residency in Australia through investment visa programs such as the Business Innovation and Investment Program, Subclass 888 visa, Subclass 891 visa, etc. The minimum funds required for investments may vary between AUD 1.5 million and AUD 5 million.
The main investor visa options include:
- Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (Subclass 188): Investor Stream and Significant Investor Stream
- Subclass 888 visa (Permanent Business Innovation and Investment visa)
- Subclass 891 Investor visa
The general requirements to obtain permanent residency in Australia are as follows:
- Nomination from a State or Territory government
- Minimum of 65 points on the immigration points test
- Net assets of at least AUD 2.5 million
- Investment in business ventures, managed funds, or venture capital
- Fulfillment of stream-specific criteria