Frequently Asked Questions

SIV holders must invest AUD$5 million in compliant significant investments for at least five years before becoming eligible for a permanent visa.

It is a provisional visa available for high net-worth individuals willing to invest at least AUD$5 million in complying with significant investments in Australia and maintaining business and investment activity in the country.

The Business Innovation and Investment - provisional / subclass 188 is a state-nominated provisional visa valid for five years, serving as a pathway to permanent residency through the Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) (subclass 888) visa.

We recommend seeking professional financial advice for a comprehensive understanding of investment options and compliance requirements. Ord Minnett’s Investor Visa Service team, consisting of ASIC Registered Financial Advisers, can assist you.

Individuals applying for the Investor Stream must pass a points test, invest AUD$2.5 million in a complying Australian-managed fund for the provisional visa’s duration, and reside in the country for a minimum of two years.

The 188B investment visa, part of the Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa, is available to applicants nominated by an Australian State or Territory government. It is a 5-year temporary visa for designated investments.

The Australia Investor Stream Visa, a three-year investment-based residence program, leads to permanent residence. Citizenship can be applied for after four years.

For both SIV and IV streams, individuals must invest AUD$5 million or AUD$2.5 million, respectively, complying with Australian and state government requirements.

Buying property alone does not secure permanent residency. A minimum investment of AUD$2.5 million is required for provisional visas leading to potential permanent residency.

Permanent residents can access government entitlements such as Centrelink and Medicare.

The SIV (188C) and IV (188B) complying investment rules underwent updates in July 2021. The date of your visa application will determine which set of rules applies to you. Please refer to the relevant government website for any further information or updates to the complying investment rules.
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Department of Home Affairs - Significant Investor Stream
Department of Home Affairs - Investor Stream

Ord Minnett Advisers are registered with ASIC, meeting the definition of a financial advisor in Australia.

Registered funds are safer due to stringent compliance, governance, and reporting requirements than unregistered funds.

As a permanent resident of Australia, you can generally remain in the country indefinitely. This status allows you to work and study in Australia, buy property, and gain access to Australia’s national health scheme, Medicare.

Yes, obtaining an Australian Permanent Residency (PR) is worthwhile as it grants you the ability to live permanently in Australia for as long as you desire. Additionally, it provides access to numerous benefits such as schooling and property ownership.

A managed investment scheme must register if it has more than twenty members or if a person in the business of promoting managed investment schemes promotes it, as outlined in section 601ED of the Corporations Act.

Yes, consider registered funds safer than unregistered funds. Investing in unregistered mutual funds carries a higher risk of fraud, and the performance is unlikely to surpass that of similar registered funds.

No, direct citizenship cannot be obtained through investment in Australia. However, applicants can be granted a five-year visa by investing AUD$2.5 million or AUD$5 million. After maintaining the investment, they can apply for permanent residency. Australian Permanent Residents can then pursue Australian Citizenship after meeting specific criteria.