Archive · 5 Dec 2025
New Zealand Launches Golden Visa for Investors
New Zealand has started a new visa called the Business Investor Work Visa.
This visa is for rich people who want to invest in New Zealand and live there.
There are two options: invest NZD 1 million for a 3-year stay or NZD 2 million for a 1-year stay.
The investors must have a business that has been running for at least 5 years and must have NZD 500,000 extra for living costs.
They also need to be under 55 years old and have good business experience.
After the stay, they can apply for a permanent residency visa if they meet certain conditions, like keeping their business running and creating jobs for New Zealanders.
This visa is meant to help New Zealand's economy grow by bringing in smart investors.
New Zealand introduces a golden visa for business investors called the Business Investor Work Visa.
Two investment options: NZD 1 million for a 3-year route to residence or NZD 2 million for a 12-month fast-track option.
Investors must have a business operating for at least 5 years and provide NZD 500,000 in additional reserve funds.
Applicants must be under 55, demonstrate solid business experience, and pass health and character checks.
After the required period, investors can apply for the Business Investor Resident Visa, which requires proving solvency, maintaining ownership, and creating at least one full-time job for a New Zealand citizen or resident.
- Who
- High-net-worth individuals and experienced businesspeople
- What
- New Zealand introduces a golden visa for business investors
- When
- Applications started on November 24
- Where
- New Zealand
- Why
- To attract investors who can contribute to New Zealand's long-term economic growth
- Visa Name
- Business Investor Work Visa
- Application Start Date
- November 24
- Investment Options
- NZD 1 million (3-year route) or NZD 2 million (12-month fast-track)
- Additional Reserve Funds
- NZD 500,000
- Age Limit
- Under 55
- Business Experience
- Own a firm with at least 5 employees or generate NZD 1 million in annual revenue
- Residency Visa Requirements
- Prove solvency, maintain ownership, create at least one full-time job for a New Zealand citizen or resident