The New Zealand Business Investor Work Visa offers experienced entrepreneurs and investors the opportunity to establish, acquire, or grow a business in one of the world’s most stable and business-friendly economies. This visa allows applicants and their families to live and work in New Zealand while actively managing their business, with a clear pathway to residence upon achieving agreed business and investment milestones.
Standard Pathway
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Minimum investment funds
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NZ$1 million invested in NZ for up to four years
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Business experience
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Minimum three years
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Age
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55 or younger
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Reserve funds
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Minimum NZ$500,000 to support yourself (and your family if you are including them in your application) while running and growing your business
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Nominated business to invest
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Have been trading for at least 5 years. |
| English language ability | English Requirement for all applicants. |
| Minimum time in New Zealand | 184 days each year in NZ |
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Health and character
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Be in good health, be of good character and be a fit-and-proper-person.
Meet the other requirements of this visa. |
Fast-Track Pathway
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Minimum investment funds
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NZ$2 million invested in NZ for up to four years
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Business experience
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Minimum three years
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Age
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55 or younger
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Reserve funds
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Minimum NZ$500,000 to support yourself (and your family if you are including them in your application) while running and growing your business
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Nominated business to invest
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Have been trading for at least 5 years.
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English language ability
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English Requirement for all applicants
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Minimum time in NZ
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184 days each year in NZ
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Health and character
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All applicants must be in good health, be of good character and be a fit-and-proper-person.
Meet the other requirements of this visa. |