Subclass 188

Business Innovation Visa Closed

The Business Innovation and Investment visa (subclass 188) is closed to new applicants, so this points calculator has been withdrawn.

No new 188 applications in any stream

Closure Notice: Subclass 188

The 188 visa is closed to new applications in all streams
Home Affairs states the program closed on 31 July 2024
Applications made before the closure are still processed
The 2026-27 program keeps only 20 places for these visas
A points score can no longer lead to a 188 application
Existing 188 holders can still apply for the 888

Current Route: National Innovation Visa (858)

Replaced the Global Talent visa from 6 December 2024
Permanent visa, by invitation only after an Expression of Interest
Needs an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement
Needs a nominator with a national reputation in your field
No salary threshold
Visa charge from 1 July 2026: AUD 6,235 (main applicant)

Note: This page previously hosted a points calculator for the Business Innovation Stream (188A). Because the 188 visa is closed to new applicants, the calculator has been removed. Information on this page is current as at 6 November 2026.

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Closure Notice: Subclass 188

Current Route: National Innovation Visa (858)

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