Find visitor visas and information about visiting Aotearoa New Zealand on holiday or for business.
Find study visas to study in Aotearoa New Zealand. Education providers can learn about getting approved.
Find information about work visas and working in New Zealand. Employers can learn about hiring people from overseas and getting accredited.
Find visas to live in Aotearoa New Zealand permanently and learn what life here is like.
Learn about Immigration New Zealand, our role, how we work and how to contact us.
Find out about visa options if you want to invest in or start a business in New Zealand, or if you are an entrepreneur looking to grow your business idea here.
If you want to invest a significant amount of money in New Zealand, you may be able to apply for an Investor Visa. This visa is for experienced investors who meet certain investment and residency requirements.
The Active Investor Plus Visa is for people who want to make active investments in New Zealand. It offers more flexibility in investment types and time spent in New Zealand compared to other investor visas.
If you have a business idea you want to set up or buy in New Zealand, the Entrepreneur Work Visa may be right for you. You need to have a detailed business plan and meet other requirements to apply.
If you have been running a successful business in New Zealand on an Entrepreneur Work Visa, you may be eligible to apply for residence through the Entrepreneur Resident Visa.
The Long Term Business Visa lets you come to New Zealand to explore business opportunities or establish a business. It gives you time to develop your business activities before applying for another visa.
Some investors may be able to apply directly for New Zealand residence without first holding a temporary visa, if they meet the required investment thresholds and criteria.
The Global Impact Visa is for innovative entrepreneurs and their teams who want to develop and commercialise impactful technology-based business ideas in New Zealand.
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