What do I have to maintain to qualify for the subclass 888 visa?

Each subclass 888 stream has its own conditions. Business Innovation applicants generally need to have maintained an actual ownership interest in, and active management of, a qualifying business in Australia. Investor and Significant Investor applicants generally need to have held their complying investment for the required period.

The streams also have residence requirements, meaning you and/or your business or investment must have been present in Australia for a minimum time. Meeting these obligations over the life of the provisional 188 is what makes you eligible for the permanent 888.