{"id":1023728,"date":"2025-10-20T16:07:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T06:07:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.soledu.net\/nz\/?p=1023728"},"modified":"2025-11-06T14:49:25","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T04:49:25","slug":"business-investor-work-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.soledu.net\/nz\/new-zealand-blogs\/business-investor-work-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"New Business Investor Work Visa Opens Pathway to Residence"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid dt-default\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 36px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >A New Opportunity for Business Professionals<\/h3><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_30 vc_sep_border_width_5 vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"546\">New Zealand is welcoming experienced business investors to contribute to its growing economy through the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.immigration.govt.nz\/about-us\/news-centre\/new-business-investor-visa-opens-pathway-to-residence\/\">Business Investor Work Visa<\/a>, opening for applications on 24 November 2025.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"787\">This visa allows eligible investors to invest in or expand established New Zealand businesses\u00a0creating jobs, driving innovation, and ultimately offering a pathway to residence for those ready to make New Zealand their new home.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"920\">The visa is valid for up to 4 years and applicants can include their partner and dependent children in their application.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid dt-default\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" id=\"2\">Investment Options<\/h2><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_30 vc_sep_border_width_5 vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1009\">Applicants can choose from two investment pathways:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1171\">\n<li data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1083\">\n<p data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1083\"><strong data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1042\">NZD 1 million investment:<\/strong> Work-to-residence pathway over 3 years<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1171\">\n<p data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1171\"><strong data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1115\">NZD 2 million investment:<\/strong> Fast-track residence eligibility after just 12 months<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid dt-default\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" id=\"3\">Eligibility for the Business Investor Work Visa<\/h2><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_30 vc_sep_border_width_5 vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1265\">To qualify, applicants must:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1736\">\n<li data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1326\">\n<p data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1326\">Invest in a <strong data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1324\">business operating for at least 5 years<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1396\">\n<p data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1396\">Meet the <strong data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1360\">minimum investment<\/strong> of NZD 1 million or NZD 2 million<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1479\">\n<p data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1479\">Hold at least <strong data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1445\">NZD 500,000 in reserve funds<\/strong> for personal and family support<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1631\">\n<p data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1552\">Have proven <strong data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1517\">business experience<\/strong>, such as owning a business with:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1631\">\n<li data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1593\">\n<p data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1593\">At least 5 full-time employees, or<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1631\">\n<p data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1631\">Annual revenue of NZD 1 million<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1662\">\n<p data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1662\">Be <strong data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1660\">55 years or younger<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1736\">\n<p data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1736\">Meet <strong data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1690\">English language<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1702\">health<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1721\">character<\/strong> requirements<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid dt-default\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Businesses Not Eligible for Investment<\/h2><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_30 vc_sep_border_width_5 vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1861\">Certain types of businesses are excluded from this visa, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"2128\">\n<li data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1904\">\n<p data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1904\">Convenience stores and discount shops<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1933\">\n<p data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1933\">Drop-shipping operations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1968\">\n<p data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1968\">Fast food and takeaway outlets<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2030\">\n<p data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"2030\">Gambling or tobacco-related businesses (including vaping)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2054\">\n<p data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2054\">Adult entertainment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2094\">\n<p data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2094\">Home-based or franchised businesses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2128\">\n<p data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2128\">Immigration advisory services<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid dt-default\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Transition to Permanent Residence<\/h2><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_30 vc_sep_border_width_5 vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2319\">Once the business has been operated successfully for the required period, investors may apply for the <strong data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2316\">Business Investor Resident Visa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2351\">To qualify, applicants must:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2831\">\n<li data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2409\">\n<p data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2409\">Remain <strong data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2383\">actively involved<\/strong> in running the business<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2451\">\n<p data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2451\">Maintain the same <strong data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2449\">ownership share<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2506\">\n<p data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2506\">Employ at least <strong data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2504\">5 full-time equivalent workers<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2625\">\n<p data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2625\">Create and sustain at least <strong data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2556\">1 full-time job<\/strong> for a New Zealand citizen or resident (lasting at least 12 months)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2686\">\n<p data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2686\">Prove the business is <strong data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2684\">financially stable and solvent<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2775\">\n<p data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2775\">Meet <strong data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2720\">residency requirements<\/strong> (minimum 184 days spent in NZ each year for 3 years)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2776\" data-end=\"2831\">\n<p data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2831\">Continue to meet <strong data-start=\"2795\" data-end=\"2819\">health and character<\/strong> standards<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid dt-default\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Why Choose New Zealand?<\/h2><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_30 vc_sep_border_width_5 vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"3045\">New Zealand offers one of the world\u2019s most stable business environments, with a strong economy, low corruption, and welcoming immigration policies for genuine investors.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3047\" data-end=\"3257\">Through this visa, business professionals can <strong data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3117\">live, work, and grow<\/strong> in New Zealand while contributing to its vibrant economic landscape with a clear pathway toward <strong data-start=\"3216\" data-end=\"3254\">residency and long-term settlement<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid dt-default\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Let SOL Edu &amp; Migration Guide You<\/h2><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_30 vc_sep_border_width_5 vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3502\">At <strong data-start=\"3311\" data-end=\"3343\">SOL Edu &amp; Migration Services<\/strong>, our experienced migration consultants can guide you through every step from assessing your eligibility to preparing your investment and visa application.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3504\" data-end=\"3619\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soledu.net\/#contact\">Contact us today<\/a> to explore how the <strong data-start=\"3540\" data-end=\"3571\">Business Investor Work Visa<\/strong> can help you make New Zealand your next 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