Visa fees · Subclass 188
Subclass 188 visa cost and processing time (2026-27)
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The Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (Subclass 188) costs A$1,505 for the main applicant, plus A$760 for each additional applicant aged 18 or over and A$380 for each applicant under 18. Fees are from the official Home Affairs pricing table, checked 10 November 2026; processing times are as at 2 November 2026.
How much is the subclass 188 visa application charge?
| Stream | Main applicant | Each extra applicant 18+ | Each applicant under 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Innovation Extension stream | A$1,505 | A$760 | A$380 |
| Business Innovation stream | A$12,505 | A$6,250 | A$3,125 |
| Entrepreneur stream | A$8,455 | A$4,230 | A$2,115 |
| Investor stream | A$12,505 | A$6,250 | A$3,125 |
| Premium Investor stream | A$9,455 | A$4,725 | A$2,365 |
| Significant Investor Extension stream | A$1,505 | A$760 | A$380 |
| Significant Investor stream | A$18,335 | A$9,170 | A$4,590 |
Source: Department of Home Affairs — Current visa pricing, checked 10 November 2026. Charges are indexed each 1 July. Card payment surcharges, health examinations, police certificates, skills assessments and translations are extra. Confirm the final amount with the official Visa Pricing Estimator before you lodge.
How long does the subclass 188 visa take?
75% of Business Innovation Extension applications are finalised within 10 months and 90% within 11 months.
Source: Home Affairs global visa processing times, as at 2 November 2026. See subclass 188 processing times for what slows an application, or compare every visa on our processing times tracker.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the subclass 188 visa cost in 2026-27?
The base visa application charge for the Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) is A$1,505, plus A$760 for each additional applicant aged 18 or over and A$380 for each applicant under 18, according to the Department of Home Affairs pricing table checked on 10 November 2026. Health checks, police certificates and other third-party costs are extra.
Full eligibility, steps and pathways: 188 Business Visa (BIIP): Closed — Your Options · All visas: Australian visa fees table. General information only, not migration advice.