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The Business Investor Resident Visa

Once the business has been successfully operated for the required period , you may be eligible for the Business Investor Resident Visa

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The Business Investor Resident Visa

Once the business has been successfully operated for the required period (12 months under Fast-Track or 3 years under Work to Residence policies), you may be eligible for the Business Investor Resident Visa.

To qualify for the Business Investor Resident Visa,

you must:

  • be actively involved in running your business in New Zealand

  • continue to meet the same level of ownership

  • maintain at least 5 full-time equivalent jobs

  • create and maintain at least 1 new full-time job for a New Zealand citizen or resident that lasts at least 12 months

  • show the business is solvent

  • meet time-in-New Zealand requirements (184 days in each of the previous 3 years), and

  • meet health and character requirements.



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