If you wish to live and work in New Zealand as entrepreneur, to start your own business or to invest certain amount of money in some of the New Zealand’s economy sectors, you will need a business visa. Depending on your intention you can apply for Entrepreneur Work visa or for Investor 1 or 2 resident visas.

In order to receive the invitation to apply for Investor 2 visa you need to send the Expression of Interest (EOI) first.

Conditions for business visa

General conditions for all visas:

• You need to meet conditions regarding character, fair business history, good health, language skills etc.

Entrepreneur Work visa:

• You need to have an elaborate business plan with innovative and useful ideas for New Zealand’s economy.
• You should have the capital of at least 100.000NZD which you plan to invest in your business (for innovative ideas in science and ICT sector lower amount can be considered)

Investor 2 Resident visa:

• Your Expression of Interest should be accepted by New Zealand.
• You should be less than 65 years.
• You need to have 3 years of successful work experience.
• You need to have at least 3 million NZD which you plan to invest in New Zealand in a period of 4 years.

Investor 1 Resident visa:

• You should have at least 10 million NZD which you intent to invest in New Zealand in a period of 3 years.
• You need to spend 44 days in each of the last 2 out of 3 years in New Zealand