Don’t be confused. There are various visa pathways for different purposes for business. The NZ Business Visitor Visa and the visa for starting and running a business in New Zealand is known as an Entrepreneur Work Visa which can progress to an Entrepreneur Resident Visa.
Are you looking for a New Zealand Business Visa or Entrepreneur Visa? Will these work for you? Alternatively, do you want to invest in New Zealand? The available visa categories are: Business Visitor Visa and Entrepreneur Work Visa. There are also visa categories for investors who possess the right background skills and required capital. Here is an overview of the New Zealand Business Visa categories.
Business Visitor Visa
With this visa you can visit New Zealand for business reasons for up to 3 months. You are able to sell goods and services in New Zealand, buy New Zealand goods and services; negotiate or discuss the set-up, expansion or wind-up of a business in New Zealand; carry out any business with the authorised representatives of an overseas company, body or person. You must not be paid by a New Zealand employer for any of these dealings.
You will need to prove that you have enough money to live on while you are in New Zealand or have the financial support of a sponsor such as your foreign employer.
The requirements for applying for a New Zealand Business Visitor visa varies based on the nationality of the applicant. This can be a confusing process and it is essential to get this right and not face being turned away from entry on arrival. Fill out this free assessment form and if you are eligible, you’ll be contacted by one of our licensed immigration advisors.
For a longer stay, and future in New Zealand, you can apply for an Entrepreneur Work Visa
Get good sound advice about the NZ business landscape, visit the country and look for opportunities for connecting to the right people before making any commitments. The Entrepreneur Work Visa is designed for experienced business people who are interested in owning, creating a benefit to NZ, and working in their own business. Many opportunities exist.
Partner and dependent children (aged 19 and under) may be included in the application.
This three year work visa is structured in three stages: