Global Residency and Citizenship by Investment Report: Australia (RBI)
Rankings
Overall ranking: 19th (score: 83.30)
- Procedure: 24th
- Mobility: 10th
- Tax Optimization: 6th
- Quality of Life: 2nd
- Investment: 8th
Country Information
Legal Provision | |
Region | Oceania |
Minimum investment threshold | AUD 2.5 million (approx. USD $1.65 million) |
Year of inception | 2012 |
Visa-free countries | 180 |
Investment options | Investment of at least AUD 2.5 million (approximately USD $1.65 million) in Australian investments that meet certain eligibility requirements, along with maintaining business (Investor Stream) or investment activity in Australia or investment of at least AUD 5 million (approximately USD $3.3 million) in complying Australian investments, such as managed funds that invest in Australian assets including venture capital, emerging companies, and balanced investments (Significant Investor Stream). |
Physical presence requirements | Uninterrupted legal residence |
Family member inclusion | Main applicant can include spouse, de facto or civil partner, and dependent children under 23 |
Dual citizenship allowed | Yes |
Path to citizenship | Eligibility to apply for citizenship after five years of continuous residence |
Average processing time | 6-12 months |