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🇳🇿 New Zealand

Business Investor Work Visa

New visa category opened November 24, 2025, replacing the Entrepreneur Work Visa. Two investment pathways: NZD $1 million investment offers 3-year work-to-residence pathway; NZD $2 million investment offers fast-track residence after 12 months. Must invest in business employing at least 5 full-time equivalent staff. Requires NZD $500,000 to support self and family during establishment. Must demonstrate business experience: owning business with 5+ full-time employees OR generating NZD $1 million annual revenue. Valid up to 4 years. Allows partner and dependent children inclusion. Modernizes business immigration with clear investment thresholds and employment requirements.

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Processing Time

6-12 months

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Cost

Investment amount + visa fees

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Duration

Up to 4 years work visa, then residence

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Work Rights

Full work rights in own business

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Renewability

Leads to permanent residence

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1NZD $1M or $2M investment in qualifying business
  • 2Business must employ 5+ full-time equivalent staff
  • 3NZD $500K settlement funds
  • 4Business ownership with 5+ employees OR $1M annual revenue
  • 5Detailed business plan

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