Business Investor Resident Visa
Who it's for: Holders of a Business Investor Work Visa who have been actively running a business in New Zealand for a set time.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 4 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Job offer needed: No
- Work experience: 1 years
- Money to show: NZ$1,000,000
- Main fee: NZ$14,890
- Family can join: Yes
- Can lead to permanent residence: Yes
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | NZ$14,890 | — | immigration.govt.nzOfficial · 4 Nov 2026 |
| Money to show | NZ$1,000,000 | — | immigration.govt.nzOfficial · 4 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
6 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Job offer neededNoOfficial wording
“have a current Business Investor Work Visa”
Work experience1 yearsOfficial wording
“have been actively running a business in New Zealand for at least 12 months or 3 years, depending on how much you have invested”
Money to showNZ$1,000,000Official wording
“have actively run your business for 3 years, if you invested at least NZD $1 million”
Main feeNZ$14,890Official wording
“Cost From NZD $14890”
Family can joinYesOfficial wording
“include your partner and dependent children aged 24 or younger in your visa application.”
Can lead to permanent residenceYesOfficial wording
“Live, work and study Indefinitely”
We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Minimum education; Language; Age limit; Salary threshold; Decision time; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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