New Business Investor Work Visa open

The Business Investor Work Visa is now open for experienced business people looking to invest in New Zealand, providing a pathway to residence and supporting investment in established businesses across the country.

From 24 November 2025, applications open for the Business Investor Work Visa to support investment in established New Zealand businesses. The visa is valid for up to 4 years and allows applicants to include their partner and dependent children.

There are 2 investment options:

• NZD $1 million: offers a 3-year work-to-residence pathway.
• NZD $2 million: offers a fast-track pathway to residence after 12 months.
  Business investor visas pathway to residence

Read the full announcement and further details about the new investor visas on the Immigration NZ website.