Applicant must have minimum capital investment of NZ$100,000, except if the
business is in the science or ICT sectors (excluding working capital)
Applicant must score 120 points or more, with points awarded for factors
about the likely success of the business and its value to New Zealand.
Applicant must provide a detailed business plan to qualify for the business you intend
to operate in New Zealand.
Applicant must have clean recent history of bankruptcy, business failure
and fraud.
Applicant must meet health, character and English language requirements.
Applicant must have either set-up or purchased at least 25% of the
shareholding in New Zealand business and have been running that business
for at least 6 months.
Applicant must start business within 12 months of getting visa.
Applicant must agree to take part in New Zealand occupational registration,
if it is required to run Business in New Zealand.
Documents:
Identity proof: two acceptable photos of your head and shoulders and your
passport or certificate of identity
A chest x-ray and a medical examination as a proof of your good health.
Character certificate by police department of your home country (Less than
6 months old)
Confirmation from applicant on the application form stating that he/she is
fit and proper person requirements.
An acceptable English language test result or evidence of an
English-speaking background or evidence you're a competent user of English
for other reasons.
Evidence that you own the funds and/or assets to invest may include (bank
statements, title deeds, property valuations, share certificates, business
ownership documents, asset valuations)
Evidence of a detailed business plan for the business you intend to operate
in New Zealand.
Certified copy of your New Zealand occupational registration.
Declaration in the ‘Entrepreneur Work Visa Application’ agreeing that
you’ll take part in an evaluation of the Entrepreneur Work Visa Category,
NoticeThe information provided has been collected using the latest documents and documents provided by various international online sources and may contain errors or non-compliance with the latest developments of the day. Therefore, the reader is suggested to act carefully and refer to the relevant embassy or get advice from experienced lawyers. Remember that we at our Group only provide advice on accommodation through the start-up or purchase of business and property.