Investor & Entrepreneur Visas

Investor & Entrepreneur Visas – Your Gateway to New Zealand

New Zealand offers exciting visa pathways for global investors and entrepreneurs who want to live, invest, and do business in one of the world’s most peaceful, prosperous, and innovation-driven economies.

 Active Investor Plus Visa

A smart investment in New Zealand. A smart future for you. New Zealand’s updated Active Investor Plus Visa (effective from April 1, 2025) is designed to attract high-value investors with a flexible and future-focused framework.

Two Investment Categories:

1. Growth Category

• Investment: Minimum NZD $5 million
• Term: 3 years
• Eligible Assets: Growth-oriented funds and direct investments in innovative Kiwi businesses
• Presence Requirement: Minimum 21 days in NZ over the investment period
• Ideal for: Venture capitalists, private equity investors, and those seeking fast growth returns

2. Balanced Category

• Investment: Minimum NZD $10 million
• Term: 5 years
• Eligible Assets: Wider investment mix, including bonds and property projects that support housing, commercial, or industrial infrastructure
• Presence Requirement: Minimum 105 days in NZ over the investment period
• Ideal for: Those seeking stable, long-term growth and broader asset allocation

 No English language requirement | Direct Residence Visa | Global investor-friendly

 Entrepreneur Work Visa

Start your business. Build your life. Earn your residency.
The Entrepreneur Work Visa allows motivated individuals to establish or purchase a business in New Zealand. It’s a staged process that can lead to residence once the business is successfully running.
 How it works:
Stage 1: Entrepreneur Work Visa

• Visa Validity: Up to 3 years (split into 12-month + 24-month phases)
• Initial Phase: 12 months to set up or acquire the business
• Second Phase: 24 months to run the business once operational
• Path to Residence: Apply for residence under the Entrepreneur Residence Visa category after 2 years
  (or after 6 months if high-value criteria are met)

Points System:

To qualify for the visa, applicants must meet a minimum of 120 points, assessed based on:

• Capital Investment
• Business Experience
• Job Creation in NZ
• Business Location (extra points for regions outside Auckland)
• Innovative nature of the business

 Suggested Investment: Minimum NZD $500,000
While the minimum required capital is NZD $100,000, investing at least NZD $500,000 significantly boosts your points and improves chances of approval. This amount also reflects genuine business intent and provides a strong base to create jobs, grow a sustainable business, and qualify for residence faster under the 6-month pathway.
Pro Tip: Businesses in regional areas (outside Auckland) attract more points, faster community integration, and often lower operational costs.

Why Invest in New Zealand?

• Globally respected legal and financial systems
• Access to Asia-Pacific markets
• Vibrant innovation ecosystem
• High quality of life for families and business owners
• Residency options that value active contribution

Ready to build your future in New Zealand?
Talk to our team to explore the best pathway for you – whether you're investing in growth or starting your own venture.