Entrepreneur Work Visa New Zealand
Start Your Business with Confidence
Do you dream of setting up or buying a business in New Zealand? The Entrepreneur Work Visa gives you the chance to live and work here while you grow your business idea. At Ezy Immigration, we help you through every step of the visa process making it easy for you to bring your business plans to life.
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What does the Entrepreneur Work Visa mean?
This visa is for people who want to move to New Zealand to start a new business or buy an existing one. It’s different from other work visas because it focuses on people who boost New Zealand’s economy through starting businesses.
The visa gives you initial permission to stay up to 12 months to develop your business plan and start operations. After your business begins and meets certain criteria, you can apply for another visa to stay 24 more months.
Who Can Apply?
To qualify, you must show a workable business idea enough capital to invest (at least NZD 100,000), and relevant business experience. The visa is for people who:
- Want to start a new business or purchase an existing one.
- Have a clear plan to boost New Zealand’s economy.
- Will take an active role in running the business.
- Meet health and character standards.
Key Features of the Entrepreneur Work Visa
This visa lets you live and work in New Zealand as you build your business. You can bring your family along, including your partner and kids who depend on you. The visa also opens up a path to residency through the Entrepreneur Residence Visa once you hit certain business goals.
How to Apply for the Entrepreneur Work Visa
You’ll need to go through two stages to apply:
- Expression of Interest (EOI): You send an EOI that outlines your business plan, investment capital, and business experience. The Immigration New Zealand team gives your EOI a score based on points criteria.
- Visa Application: If your EOI succeeds, you’ll get an invitation to apply for the Entrepreneur Work Visa. You’ll need to provide detailed proof of your business plans and personal documents.
Our team at Ezy Immigration will help you create a powerful business plan, collect the necessary documents, and show your case in the most favorable way to Immigration New Zealand.
Why Choose Ezy Immigration?
Getting through the Entrepreneur Work Visa process can be tricky. Applicants often struggle to understand if they qualify and to create a business plan. Our seasoned advisors offer custom tips, guide you step by step, and keep helping to boost your odds of getting approved.
We keep track of the newest immigration rules making sure your application always follows the rules and stands out.
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Adviser (NZ) # 201300919
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Want to Move Forward?
Want to move forward? Get in touch with Ezy Immigration now to talk about your Entrepreneur Work Visa choices and begin your business adventure in New Zealand with professional help.
Frequently Asked Questions
You need to invest at least NZD 100,000, but you might have to put in more cash depending on your business plan and industry.
Yes, you can include your partner and kids who depend on you in your application.
The time it takes varies, but the first stage of the visa can take several months after you turn in your complete application.
If your business meets performance criteria, you can apply to continue running your business in New Zealand for another 24 months.
Yes, entrepreneurs who succeed can apply for the Entrepreneur Residence Visa after they meet business and residency requirements.
You can submit your application from inside or outside New Zealand.
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