Entrepreneur Visa and Investor Visa for New Zealand

Entrepreneur Visa and Investor Visa are for experienced business persons, intending to buy or establish their own business in New Zealand.

Entrepreneur and Investor migration regulations are frequently changing and the evidentiary onus is becoming heavier. A well researched business plan or investment proposals are key to the success of your application. Our immigration advisers and immigration lawyers can guide you through the process.

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Read more about:

• Entrepreneur Work Visa
• Entrepreneur Resident Visa
• Active Investor Plus Visa
• Investorvisa for Oceania
• Temporary Retirement Visa

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Entrepreneur Work Visa

Entrepreneuer Work Visa are for business owner who want to expand to New Zealand or start a business in New Zealand. Initially approved for 12 months, it allows business to commence. It can then generally be extended to up to three years. You can then apply for a permanent visa.

Entrepreneur Resident Visa

The Entrepreneur Resident Visa is for people who have been self-employed in their own company in New Zealand for at least 6 months or have operated a company.

This visa gives you permanent residence status in New Zealand.

Active Investor Plus Visa

For the Active Investor Plus Visa an investment between NZ$ 5 Mil. up to NZ$ 15 Mil. is required - depending on the investment class.

After 4 years you can apply for permanent residence status in New Zealand.

Investorvisa for Oceania

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The Investor Visa for Oceania

Temporary Retirement Visa

A two-year visa for people over the age of 65. Requirements: Existing assets (at least NZ$ 1.25 million) and annual income (at least NZ$ 60,000).

A two-year investment of NZ$0.75 million has to be made in New Zealand.

The following categories are currently closed for new applicants:

• Entrepreneur & Entrepreneur Plus Category  
• Investor & Investor Plus Category  
• Temporary Retirement Category

Entrepreneur & Entrepreneur Plus Category

This is a permanent visa for persons who have successfully established their own business.

Investor & Investor Plus Category

Those are permanent visas requiring an investment of NZ$1.5 million (for 4 years) or NZ$ 10 million (for 3 years) respectively.

Temporary Retirement Category

This is a visa valid for up to two years for persons older than 65 years. An investment of NZ$ 750,000 is required.