Business & Investor · New Zealand
Build or back a business in New Zealand.
Two clear pathways for business-minded people: the Entrepreneur Work Visa to establish and run a business, and the Investor categories to make a qualifying financial commitment.
Entrepreneur Work Visa
Establish and run your own business.
- Minimum investment of NZ$100,000 (≈ INR 50 lakhs); NZ$300,000+ recommended
- No strict age limit — though points aren't available past 60
- Prior business or senior-management experience required
- English: IELTS 4 or equivalent PTE
- Start a new business, or invest 25%+ in an existing one
Residence timeline
- Residence after 6 months trading + creating 3 full-time jobs, or
- Residence after 2 years of operation, or
- 6 months if investing NZ$500,000+ with 3+ hires
Spouses and partners receive open work visas; children under 18 access free primary and secondary schooling as domestic students.
Investor visas
Invest in New Zealand's future.
Investor 1
NZ$10 million invested over 3 years.
Investor 2
NZ$3 million over 4 years — applicants 65 or younger with 3+ years' business experience.
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