Archive · 24 Nov 2025
New Zealand Introduces Business Investor Work Visa
New Zealand is introducing a new visa called the Business Investor Work Visa.
This visa is for wealthy business people from other countries who want to invest in New Zealand.
They can invest either NZD 1 million or NZD 2 million in an existing business.
The visa is valid for up to 4 years and can lead to permanent residence.
To get this visa, applicants need to have at least NZD 500,000 in reserve funds and experience running a business.
They also need to create and maintain jobs in New Zealand.
The visa has two stages: the first 12 months to buy and start running the business, and the next 3 years to grow the business.
Applicants must spend at least 184 days per year in New Zealand for 3 years to qualify.
New Zealand's Business Investor Work Visa will accept applications starting November 24, 2025.
The visa offers a pathway to permanent residence for foreign businessmen investing in established New Zealand firms.
Investment options are NZD 1 million (3-year pathway) or NZD 2 million (12-month fast-track).
Applicants must have at least NZD 500,000 in reserve funds and demonstrate business experience.
The visa is valid for up to 4 years, with the first 12 months for business establishment and the next 3 years for business operation.
- Who
- Foreign wealthy businessmen
- What
- New Zealand's Business Investor Work Visa
- When
- Applications start November 24, 2025
- Where
- New Zealand
- Why
- To facilitate investment in established New Zealand firms and offer a pathway to permanent residence
- Visa Name
- Business Investor Work Visa
- Application Start Date
- November 24, 2025
- Investment Options
- NZD 1 million (3-year pathway) or NZD 2 million (12-month fast-track)
- Reserve Funds Requirement
- NZD 500,000
- Business Experience Requirement
- Own a business with 5+ full-time employees or NZD 1 million annual revenue
- Business Operation Requirement
- At least 5 full-time jobs and 1 new full-time job for a New Zealand citizen or resident
- Time in New Zealand Requirement
- 184 days per year for 3 years
- Visa Validity
- Up to 4 years (12 months Establishment stage, 3 years Operating stage)