Australia entrepreneur startup route
1 current source-backed entrepreneur startup pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneur Startup route | Requirements: Fees: Official Fee Fields Reviewed: Yes; Purpose: attract exceptionally talented migrants who can contribute to Australia and create jobs or improve productivity; Dependants: Eligible Family Members Can Be Included: Yes; Processing: Invitation Stage: Yes; Official Processing Time Guide Linked: Yes; Eligibility: Invitation Required: Yes; Exceptional Achievement Record: Yes; Expression Of Interest Required: Yes. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneur Startup route | The Australian Department of Home Affairs National Innovation Visa overview expressly includes entrepreneurs among the route's established and emerging leaders and states that the Department must invite the person before they can apply; an expression of interest is required for consideration. This is route eligibility, not a general work authorisation. | Official source |
| Entrepreneur Startup route | The Australian Department of Home Affairs states that the National Innovation Visa allows the holder to stay in Australia permanently and work and study in Australia; the entrepreneur route mapping is supported separately by the official overview that lists entrepreneurs among the eligible leader categories. | Official source |
Official sources
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