Business / Investment Visas
World-leading businesses are being built in New Zealand and they’re looking for investors which can lead to various visa options.
About Active Investor Plus
New Zealand welcomes experienced, skilled investors to contribute to the growth of New Zealand’s economy, via the Active Investor Plus visa.
- Choose between two investment categories: Growth or Balanced, offering a broad range of investment options
- Meet minimum investment amounts of: $5 million for Growth and $10 million for Balanced categories
- Follow simplified settings: Replacing the current weighting system with more straightforward options
- Benefit from incentives for active investment: A shorter three-year investment period for less time in country for Growth category applicants
- Spend 21 days over three years for Growth, and 105 days over five years for Balanced, in New Zealand
- Benefit from reduced barriers: No English language requirement
- Receive support to integrate: Assistance for investor-migrants to join New Zealand’s investment community.
Business Investor Visas
The Business Investor Work Visa provides a pathway to residence for migrants who invest in, operate and grow established businesses in New Zealand.
The new investment visa offers two options:
- A $1 million or more investment in an existing business with a 3-year work-to-residence pathway.
- A $2 million or more investment in an existing business with a 12-month fast-track to residence pathway.
Businesses need to have been operating for 5 years and employ at least 5 people. Some types of businesses are not eligible for investment under this visa.
Applicants need to meet business experience, English language, health, character and age requirements.
To be eligible for a Business Investor Resident Visa, applicants must be actively involved in running the business, maintain ownership levels and spend enough time in New Zealand. They must also employ 5 people and create 1 additional job for a New Zealand citizen or resident.