Business Visa
Building More Than a Visa
Whether you are investing capital, launching a business, or expanding into New Zealand, our focus is not simply on obtaining a visa. Our focus is helping individuals and families establish successful, long-term futures in New Zealand through carefully planned immigration, investment, and business strategies.
Business Visa Options
For Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
For experienced business people seeking to actively own and operate a New Zealand business, there are business immigration pathways that can ultimately lead to residence.
These pathways are designed for individuals who wish to:
- Purchase an existing New Zealand business
- Establish a new business
- Create employment opportunities
- Make a meaningful contribution to New Zealand’s economy
Business Investor Work Visa
The Business Investor Work Visa is intended for experienced businesspeople who wish to invest in and actively manage a business in New Zealand.
The visa generally allows applicants to:
✅ Establish or acquire a business
✅ Live in New Zealand while operating the business
✅ Include eligible family members
✅ Work toward residence through successful business operation
Applicants must demonstrate:
- Relevant business experience
- Genuine intention to operate the business
- Sufficient funds to invest and support themselves
- Ability to meet New Zealand’s legal, employment and regulatory requirements
Business Investor Resident Visa
After operating and actively managing a qualifying business, eligible applicants may become eligible for residence.
Current pathways include:
Standard Pathway
- Invest at least NZD $1 million
- Successfully operate the business
- Apply for residence after approximately 3 years
Fast-Track Pathway
- Invest at least NZD $2 million
- Successfully operate the business
- Potentially apply for residence after approximately 12 months
Applicants must demonstrate active involvement in the business and ongoing compliance with all relevant regulatory obligations.
How We Can Help
At Migrant Immigration Services, we help investors, entrepreneurs, and business owners understand not only the immigration requirements but also how business and investment decisions fit within their long-term family and settlement goals.
Our services include:
✅ Active Investor Plus eligibility assessments
✅ Investment residence pathway planning
✅ Business immigration strategy
✅ Business Investor Work Visa applications
✅ Residence pathway assessments
✅ Family immigration planning
✅ Permanent residence eligibility assessments
✅ Immigration support throughout the investment or business journey