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New Zealand Business Visa


A system of flexible business visas is available in New Zealand to accommodate the demands of different types of businessmen. The alternatives for a business visa, both temporary and permanent, are listed below..

New Zealand Business Visa Options:

Short-Term Business Visitors:

The ordinary visitor visa is suitable for those coming to New Zealand on a short-term business trip for things like attending meetings, being a sales representative, or negotiating. Although it usually enables a three-month stay, this visa does not allow for employment.

Long-Term Business Visas:

New Zealand provides a range of visa pathways to draw in seasoned investors and businesspeople:

  1. Entrepreneur Work Visa: Qualified individuals may open a company in New Zealand if they have invested at least NZ $100,000. Holders of an Entrepreneur Work visa may apply for permanent residency after six months or two years.
  2. Investor Plus Visa (Investor 1 Category): Entrepreneurs who can commit a minimum of $10 million NZ over three years can apply for permanent residency.