Business Investor Work Visa
PR pathwayNew Zealand · Business Investor
Opened 24 November 2025 in place of the Entrepreneur Work Visa. Buy or invest in an established New Zealand business on a work-to-residence path.
Investment required
12 wk - 36 wk
Processing time
typical decision
$7,010
Government fee
per applicant
$567,000
Investment required
minimum
34/100
Popularity
route volume
Eligibility requirements
- Invest NZD 1M (residence after 3 years) or NZD 2M (residence after 12 months)
- Business meets the financial threshold and has at least 5 full-time staff
- NZD 500,000 in reserve funds for living costs
Who this route suits
InvestorBusiness Owner
Document checklist (11)
Core
Professional
Financial
Background
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