BUSINESS VISA APPLICATION PROCESSING TIME
| VISA TYPE | STREAM (IF AVAILABLE) | 75% OF APPLICATIONS PROCESSED IN | 90% OF APPLICATIONS PROCESSED IN |
| Visitor visas | |||
| 600 Visitor | Business Visitor | 9 days | 20 days |
| 132 Business Talent | Significant Business History | 15 months | Due to a low volume of applications, this service is currently unavailable. |
| 132 Business Talent | Venture Capital Entrepreneur | Due to a low volume of applications, this service is currently unavailable. | Due to a low volume of applications, this service is currently unavailable. |
| 188 Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) | Significant Investor | Due to a low volume of applications, this service is currently unavailable. | Due to a low volume of applications, this service is currently unavailable. |
| 188 Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) | Investor | 18 months | 20 months |
| 188 Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) | Business Innovation | 15 months | 22 months |
| 188 Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) | Premium Investor | Due to a low volume of applications, this service is currently unavailable. | Due to a low volume of applications, this service is currently unavailable. |
| 188 Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) | Entrepreneur | Due to a low volume of applications, this service is currently unavailable. | Due to a low volume of applications, this service is currently unavailable. |
| 888 Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) | Due to a low volume of applications, this service is currently unavailable. | Due to a low volume of applications, this service is currently unavailable. | |
| 890 Business Owner | Due to a low volume of applications, this service is currently unavailable. | Due to a low volume of applications, this service is currently unavailable. | |
| 891 Investor | Due to a low volume of applications, this service is currently unavailable. | Due to a low volume of applications, this service is currently unavailable. | |
| 892 State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner | 19 months | 21 months | |
| 893 State/Territory Sponsored Business Investor | Due to a low volume of applications, this service is currently unavailable. | Due to a low volume of applications, this service is currently unavailable. | |
Factors that influence processing times
We evaluate applications on a case-by-case basis, and processing timelines can vary depending on a variety of factors, including:
- how quickly you reply to any requests for more information whether you have submitted a comprehensive application, including all essential supporting papers
- how long it takes to execute the necessary checks on the supporting data
- how long it takes to get further information from other agencies, especially when it comes to health, character, and national security concerns.
- How many spots in the migration program are available for permanent migration visa applications?
- The time it takes to attend a Citizenship Ceremony or acquire a Citizenship Certificate in the case of citizenship applications.
