Long-term Business Visa

If you’re an experienced businessperson interested in being self-employed in your own business in New Zealand, applying for a Long Term Business Visa may be an option for you.

The Long Term Business Visa is a work visa enabling you to move to New Zealand and buy or establish your own business. It could be the first step on your pathway to applying for residence in New Zealand under one of our Entrepreneur categories.

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If this sounds like the best visa option for you, find out more about the Long Term Business Visa criteria for approval.

Are you looking to invest at least $NZ0.5 million in a business in New Zealand that creates at least three jobs for Kiwis?   Click here to find out about the Entrepreneur Plus visa as a fast-track to residence.

If you would prefer not to work in your own business, check out either the Investor Plus or Investor visa  policies.