New Zealand Business Visitor Visa
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Make Business Travel to New Zealand Easy, Professional, and Compliant

If you plan a short trip to New Zealand for business reasons—maybe to attend a conference, negotiate a contract, or explore investment opportunities—the New Zealand Business Visitor Visa offers a clear path. This visa lets overseas businesspeople enter New Zealand to conduct business-related activities without needing a full work visa.
At Ezy Immigration, we help make your business visit smooth so you can concentrate on your meetings and networking—while we handle the paperwork.




What Is a Business Visitor Visa for New Zealand?

The Business Visitor Visa allows you to enter New Zealand for up to 3 months in any 12-month period. This short-term visa is designed for business-related activities, not for work, income generation, or extended stays.
Activities permitted under this visa include:
- Attending meetings or negotiations
- Taking part in trade fairs or exhibitions (without selling to the public)
- Looking into potential investment or business chances
This visa proves useful for company owners, entrepreneurs, investors, or representatives of foreign businesses who need to enter New Zealand’s growing economy for a short time.
Types of New Zealand Business Visitor Visas
Am I Eligible for a Business Visitor Visa?

To be eligible, you need to have a real plan to do business while in New Zealand. You also must:
- Prove you have enough money for your stay or show sponsorship
- Demonstrate you’ll exit New Zealand when your visit ends
- Satisfy health and character standards
Keep in mind that this visa doesn’t allow you to do paid work, offer services, or sell products . If your business trip goes beyond these limits, you might need a different visa—such as a Work Visa or an Investor Visa.

Business Travel Done Right — With Expert Help

New Zealand is open to new ideas and working with other countries—but only if you meet the rules to enter. Whether you’re coming for just one board meeting or looking into ways to invest in New Zealand, the Business Visitor Visa lets you into one of the world’s most open and forward-looking economies for a short time.
At Ezy Immigration, we make sure your trip follows the law, saves time, and avoids stress from beginning to end.

Director & Licensed Immigration Adviser
How Ezy Immigration Can Help
Getting a visitor visa for business may look easy, but immigration staff often check business reasons more . That's where we step in.
We help you:
✔ Figure out the best visa for your trip’s purpose
✔ Get together supporting papers like invite letters and trip plans
✔ Make sure you pass character and health checks
✔ Steer clear of holdups and unneeded rejections
Our group also helps folks who might need visas to enter multiple times or want to mix work trips with sightseeing or family visits.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Zealand Business Visitor Visas

Yes, if you don’t get paid or provide a service during the event.
You can do this under this visa as long as you don’t do any commercial stuff (like selling).
It depends on where you apply from and if your papers are all in order, but most people get an answer within a few weeks.
We can’t promise extensions. If your business needs change, we can look at other visa options for you.
That’s okay. Many people use the Business Visitor Visa to attend meetings and then enjoy New Zealand as tourists.

Want to Start Your Business Journey in New Zealand?
Let Ezy Immigration help you get your Business Visitor Visa and . We walk you through each step—so you can focus on your business, not paperwork.