We’re pleased you’re thinking of New Zealand, and welcome people who would like to invest or operate a business here.
This section of the website gives information on the requirements that you need to meet under our policies for investors, entrepreneurs, and business people, and shows you how to apply under these policies. If you're still deciding whether New Zealand is the place for you and your business, take a look at our Discover and Decide section.
Long-Term Business Visa
Under our Long-Term Business Visa (LTBV) policy you can apply for a three-year work visa to give you enough time to move to New Zealand and start your business before you apply for residence. See the LTBV pages.
Entrepreneurs
After running your business for two years you may be eligible to apply for residence as an entrepreneur. See the entrepreneur pages.
Active Investor Migrant Policy
Our Active Investor Migrant Policy is for investors who want to gain residence in New Zealand. See the Active Investor pages.
Investor Category prior to 26 November 2007
The Active Investor Migrant Policy has replaced our previous Investor Category. We are no longer accepting Expressions of Interest under this policy, but if you are an investor who has an application in progress, or has been granted residence already, see the Investor Category pages.
Employer accreditation
Business Migration Branch also deals with applications from New Zealand employers who want to to gain accreditation, so they can offer employment to overseas workers. See the employer accreditation pages.
Links
If you are interested in general information on starting a business or investing in New Zealand, or links to other useful websites, take a look at the Business Migration Branch's .