English Language Ability
Functional English (IELTS 4.5 or equivalent)
Vocational English (IELTS 5.0 / PTE 36)
Proficient English (IELTS 7.0 / PTE 65)
Vocational English is the minimum requirement for this visa.
Educational Qualifications
No recognized qualification
Trade Certificate / Diploma (Recognized)
Australian Trade Cert/Diploma/Bachelor in Regional Australia
Bachelor Degree (Business/Science/Technology)
Degrees must be recognized as equivalent to Australian standards.
Business Experience
Less than 4 years
4 - 6 years of business ownership
7 years or more of business ownership
Business experience held in the last 5 years before application.
Net Personal & Business Assets
Less than AUD $800,000
AUD $800,000 - $1,299,999
AUD $1,300,000 - $1,799,999
AUD $1,800,000 - $2,249,999
AUD $2,250,000 or more
Combined net business and personal assets for each of the last 2 fiscal years.
Annual Business Turnover
Less than AUD $500,000
AUD $500,000 - $999,999
AUD $1,000,000 - $1,499,999
AUD $1,500,000 - $1,999,999
AUD $2,000,000 or more
Annual turnover for at least 2 of the last 4 fiscal years.
Special Endorsement
No
State or Territory Government Special Endorsement
Endorsement for proposed business of unique or major benefit to the state.