Everything you need to know about Business and Retirement in New Zealand.

Investor and Business Visas

There are a number of visa options available for migrants wanting to invest their funds, retire, or run their own business in New Zealand.

Investor 1 Category Visa

Investor 2 Category Visa

Entrepreneur Residence Visa

Entrepreneur Work Visa

Employees of a Relocating Business Visa

Global Impact Visa  

Investor Visas Self Assessment

Use our investor self assessment table to compare the differing requirements and benefits to the investor, retirement and business visas, and whether you might qualify for one of them.

Why Invest in New Zealand?

New Zealand’s reputation, global business index rankings, and unmatched quality of life make it an attractive place to invest.

Acceptable Investments

If you want to apply for your New Zealand resident visa as an investor, you will have to place an 'acceptable investment' that fulfils the requirements of your Investor Visa policy.

Retirement in New Zealand

New Zealand provides a number of visa programs tailored for retirement migrants and the right visa will entitle you to live in New Zealand permanently as a retiree.


Successful NZ Entrepreneurs

Read about entrepreneurship and business success in New Zealand: Case studies.

FAQ's - Business + Investment

Find answers to questions about migrating through a business or investment or retirement pathway in New Zealand.

Do you want to migrate to New Zealand?

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