Business Investor Visa opens for applications

The new Business Investor Visa opens for applications today.

The Business Investor Visa offers 2 investment options:

• NZD $1 million investment in an existing business, for a 3-year work-to-residence pathway
• NZD $2 million investment in an existing business, for a 12-month fast-track to residence pathway.

Applicants can buy a business outright on either visa pathway or acquire at least 25% of the business, provided they meet the minimum investment thresholds.

A partner and dependent children can be included in their application.

The Business Investor Work Visa complements the Active Investor Plus Visa, which was refreshed in April 2025, and is part of a broader update to business immigration settings to attract investment, talent, and international connections.

Contact our Principal Immigration Adviser Dr.Carstenllwass to find out more about this opportunity to obtain a visa for New Zealand.

Email Carsten: Carsten Hallwass <Dr.H@new-zealand-immigration.com>