Self-Employed Permit

Core

• Valid passportValid for the full stay (often 6+ months beyond) with blank pages.
• Passport photosRecent biometric-standard photos to the destination's spec.
• Application form & feeCompleted application and paid government fee/health surcharge.

Professional

• Degree certificate & transcriptsYour highest qualification and academic records.
• Business planA viable business plan (and endorsement, where required).
• CV / résuméAn up-to-date CV summarising your experience.

Financial

• Proof of investmentEvidence of the qualifying investment (~$30K).
• Source-of-funds evidenceDocumentation showing the lawful origin of your funds.
• Proof of fundsBank statements / maintenance funds for you (and any dependants).

Background

• Police clearance certificateCriminal-record check from countries you've recently lived in.
• Medical / health checkMedical exam or TB test where the destination requires it.
• Health insuranceValid cover for arrival, until local healthcare applies.