Frequently asked questions

Migration Queensland encourages applicants to purchase or establish innovative businesses or businesses relevant to their business background.

Yes. If you hold a valid Business Talent (Permanent) visa (subclass 132) - Significant Business History stream or Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188), you can change your proposed business.  

You must seek approval from Migration Queensland before starting your new business. Migration Queensland may not continue to support your nomination if you do not seek approval before starting your new business. 

Note:

If you wish to invest in a property development project, you must have a relevant business background and invest in a large-scale development project (minimum AUD $10 million total project cost) in Queensland. 

No, Queensland will not permit you to transfer your nomination to another state or territory.

Yes, but only if the state or territory that nominated you agrees to release and transfer your nomination. Contact Migration Queensland for more information.

No, you only need to submit the relevant documents listed in your invitation email. If we require any additional documents, we will contact you or your migration agent/immigration lawyer.

No. State nomination does not guarantee a visa grant from the Department of Home Affairs.

You must seek approval from Migration Queensland before starting your new business. Migration Queensland may not continue to support your nomination if you do not seek approval prior to starting your new business. 

To apply for a change of business, please send the completed Application Form – Change of Business Proposal to Migration Queensland.

Note:

If you wish to invest in a property development project, you must have a relevant business background and invest in a large-scale development project (minimum AUD $10 million total project cost) in Queensland. 

If you hold a Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188), Investor stream or Significant Investor stream, you can change your Complying Investment.  

You must maintain your Complying Investment for the entire time you hold your provisional visa (subclass 188). Please read the information on the Complying Investment framework.

• a property purchased for a family residence in Queensland

• study in Queensland (either you or your children), or

• additional investment in Queensland (e.g. investment in other innovative businesses).

You have 14 calendar days to submit the required documents to Migration Queensland. If you are unable to provide all documents within this time, contact your case officer and request an extension.

• Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888) nominations are valid for 90 days.

• Investor Retirement visa (subclass 405) nominations are valid for 12 months.

No. The application fee is not refundable.

It is not a compulsory to use a migration agent or immigration lawyer. However, they can provide help with visa applications and general information. 

Please visit the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA) or Queensland Law Society for more information.

You must pay the application fee when you submit your documents for your application to be processed. Your application will not be processed until Migration Queensland receives your payment.  

If there is an error when you try to make the payment, go back and try to enter your details again. If you are still experiencing difficulties with your payment, please contact Migration Queensland.  

Most payment issues are due to:

• insufficient funds on your card, or

• your bank stopping payment because it is flagged as a suspicious withdrawal. In this case, please contact your bank.

Migration Queensland’s processing time is typically 10 business days once all required documents have been submitted, and the application fee has been paid. It may take longer, depending on the number of applications in the queue.