If you are currently or have been recently a Senior Executive in a major business you have the following options:

1- Senior Manager (Provisional)
To qualify for this visa you must:

• Have had an overall Successful Business Career with a minimum of two years in managing a major business.
• Have 500,000 AUD in net assets transferable to Australia.
• Be less than45 years of age.
• Communicate Fluently in English.
• Formally notify the State or Territory where you intend to establish a business activity.
• Pass Health and Character tests with all members of the family unit.

Under this visa you must: show genuine commitment to starting or maintaining business activities in Australia within a reasonable period after arrival; demonstrate the need to be in Australia to manage the business(es) and;have sufficient fund to settle in Australia with family.

2- State Or Territory Sponsored Senior Manager (Provisional)
To qualify for this visa you must:

• Have had an overall Successful Business Career with a minimum of two years in managing a major business.
• Have 250,000 AUD in net assets,transferable to Australia.
• Be under 55 years of Age.
• Have a sponsorship from the State or Territory where you intend to establish a business activity.
• Pass Health and Character tests with all members of the family unit.

Under this visa you must: show genuine commitment to starting business or maintain investment activities in Regional Australia within a reasonable period after arrival; demonstrate the need to be in Australia to manage the business and; have sufficient fund to settle in Australia with family.

*When you come to Australia under either of the above mentioned visas, and you start or acquire an interest in a business for the required period, you will have the option of applying under the respective Business Owner (Residence ) category click here for details