New Zealand Immigration Law

New Zealand Immigration | Recruitment

New Zealand Entrepreneur Visa

Want to establish your own business in New Zealand? This webinar will help you understand the application process and what to expect.

Our free Entrepreneur Visa Webinar will Cover:

Visa Requirements

Considerations & Pitfalls

How We Can Help

How our consultation helps your application get approved

As Immigration Lawyers and Licensed Advisers, we will help you make a strong case to Immigration New Zealand (INZ) that meets all of their requirements and ticks every box.

This can include (as required on a case-by-case basis):

Pitfalls & Considerations

Advice on writing and receiving support letters

Obtaining necessary documentation

Assessing the final application and submitting it to INZ

Dealing with any issues raised by INZ

Managing your application right through to conclusion

Helping you review a rejected application and the reasons why

Maintaining contact with your application

Our Entrepreneur Visa Experts

Aaron Martin

Principal Lawyer (NZIL)

Amandeep (Aman) Kaur

Provisional Licensed Adviser (NZIR)

Daniel Kim

Immigration Lawyer (NZIL)

Winnie Wang

Immigration Adviser (NZIR)

Maggie Zhu

Licensed Adviser (NZIR)

Frequently Asked Entrepreneur Visa Questions

How long does it take to get an Entrepreneur Visa?

80% of applications are processed within 10 months.

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Why was my Entrepreneur Visa application declined?

Your application may not have met the immigration instructions, or INZ may have determined that you do not have sufficient capital investment, experience in the field, or knowledge of the New Zealand environment.

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What are the requirements for an Entrepreneur Visa?

Demonstrate a minimum capital investment of $100,000 (unless waived), score at least 120 points, provide a specific business plan, and meet additional requirements such as sufficient funds, business experience, English language proficiency, and a clean financial and legal history.

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How do I apply for an Entrepreneur Visa in New Zealand?

Begin by applying for an Entrepreneur Work Visa with a detailed business plan for your proposed business. Once your work visa is approved, you may apply for residence after 6 months or 2 years, depending on the level of your investment and the creation of new jobs. Your residence visa will be assessed based on how well you have maintained your business in line with the business plan submitted during the work visa application.

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What is the minimum investment for a New Zealand Entrepreneur Visa?

$100,000 to apply for residence in 2 years. $500,000 to apply for residence in 6 months.

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