A new migrant can come to New Zealand and establish a business in the following ways:

• a long-term business visa
• the investor category
• the entrepreneur category
• residency and an open work permit through being a partner or spouse to a New Zealand citizen or resident.

Once a residency visa has been granted, then you have the same opportunity to start and run a business as a New Zealand citizen.

• Long-term Business Visas - Immigration New Zealand website
• Active Investor Migrant Policy - Immigration New Zealand website
• Entrepreneur Category - Immigration New Zealand website
• Living in New Zealand - Immigration New Zealand website

Business Migration Branch

The Business Migration Branch of the New Zealand Immigration Service is responsible for reviewing the applications and business proposals of people applying for a long-term business visa. Staff members are made up of business specialists and they are equipped to determine whether or not an application warrants acceptance.

Business Migration Branch - Immigration New Zealand website

Travel Visas

For some categories of business activity, business people can enter New Zealand on a travel visa. An example is someone entering New Zealand to take part in business negotiation or consultation. Another example is someone representing a recognised trade agency. People can find more information about this possibility by contacting Immigration New Zealand.

Related Links

• Establishing a Business in New Zealand - Immigration New Zealand website
• Visa-free Countries - Immigration New Zealand website