State Sponsored Investor (Permanent) Visa (Subclass 893)
This is a permanent business visa for eligible State/Territory Sponsored Investor (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 165) holders.
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About the 893 Visa
The Subclass 893 Visa is a permanent business visa that eligible State/Territory Sponsored Investor (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 165) holders who have held a designated investment of $750,000 for 4 years can apply for. This visa allows you to manage your business and investment activities in Australia.
What are the requirements for the 893 Visa?

You might be eligible for this visa if you:
- Are the primary holder of a State/Territory Sponsored Investor (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 165).
- Have lived in Australia for at least a total of 2 of the 4 years immediately before you apply under the Subclass 165.
- Meet business requirements. To meet these requirements, you, or you and your partner together must, have held a designated investment of $750,000 for at least 4 years, have a genuine and realistic commitment to continue business or investment activity in Australia and have never been involved in unacceptable business activities.
- Must be sponsored by the state or territory authority in the region which you met the residence requirement of staying at least 2 years.
- Meet health and character requirements. All other secondary applicants must also meet health and character requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Subclass 891 Visa processing typically takes around 3 months.
- Refer to the Department of Home Affairs website.
- DHA visa application fee for the primary applicant – $2,890
- DHA visa application fee for adult dependent (18 and over) – $1,445
- DHA visa application fee for child dependent (under 18) – $720
- DHA visa application fee for second instalment – $4,890 (if applicable)
- Other fees such as health examinations, police checks, and document translations may apply.
- Professional fees for migration services are separate.
At Better Life Migration, we can help you apply for the State/Territory Sponsored Investor (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 893) through:
- Expert Guidance: Providing you with step-by-step support throughout the business visa process.
- Application Preparation: Ensuring your application forms are completed accurately and submitted on time.
- Document Assistance: Helping you gather and present all the required supporting documents.
- Liaising with Immigration Authorities: Managing communications with immigration authorities for a smooth process.
- Issue Resolution: Proactively addressing potential complications to avoid delays or issues with your application.
- End-to-End Support: Guiding you through every stage of the process, allowing you to focus on building your business in Australia.
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Benefits of the 893 visa

Permanent Residency
Live and work anywhere in Australia.

Education
Access to study opportunities in Australia.

Citizenship
Apply for Australian citizenship (subject to meeting residency criteria).

Healthcare
Enroll in Medicare, Australia’s healthcare system.

Social Security
Access certain social security payments.

Family Sponsorship
Sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residency.
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