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Posted on September 15 2014

New Zealand Welcomes Entrepreneurs Under Work Visa Category

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By  Editor
Updated May 10 2023
New Zealand Welcomes Entrepreneurs Under Work Visa Any experienced business person can now apply for a work visa under the Entrepreneur Work Visa category in New Zealand. The advantages of applying in this category are:
  • Entrepreneur Work Visa will enable one to move, buy or establish their own business in New Zealand for three years
  • The process to apply for residence becomes relatively smooth under the Entrepreneur Residence Category
How does this visa work? This special category visa (entrepreneur work visa) works in two stages:
  • Start-up stage: Once the visa is approved, a business man will be awarded a 12 month work visa wherein he/she can buy or establish their business in the country.
  • Balance stage: For the remaining 24 months of visa tenure, the businessman will be granted visa, provided he/she furnishes information on the steps taken to establish the business in the country. These steps could be:
o   Transferring investment capital through banks o   Documents showing setting up of business o   Property or lease documents for the site o   Invoices for equipments/supplies needed for the business o   Employment agreements, bank statements, utility company invoices Major requirements in order to get approval for an Entrepreneur Work Visa are: o   A minimum capital investment of NZ$100,000(excluding working capital) has to be made o   Exceed or meet 120 points for factors relating to the success of the proposed business in New Zealand o   Have not been involved in bankruptcy or business failure within 5 years of applying for the visa o   Have not been involved in any kind of fraud or financial irregularities o   Meet health, language and social requirements for residence in the country. Source: Immigration New Zealand

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