Applying for a Business Visa requires State/Territory sponsorship. Other than 132 Business Talent Visa which is for high calibre business persons who are owners of an overseas business and can contribute to it, all business visas are provisional for four years after which applying for Permanent Residency can be considered.

Potential candidates and their employers across a wide range of trades and professions can apply for a visa under subclass 457 Temporary Business Long Stay Visa. The other subclasses are 188 Business Innovation (PROV) and Business Innovation 888 (PERM).