The Long Term Business Visa is a temporary 3 year work/permit visa. Its aim is to attract migrants who have business experience, have been operating their own business and wish to establish a similar business in New Zealand.

You can either establish a new business or buy an existing business. To do so you would need to be actively involved in the running of the business and own at least 25% of the shareholding of the business.

What is required?

You need to be able to show and provide evidence:

• that you have business experience that is relevant to your proposed business.
• that you have sufficient funds to provide capital for your business, and to support yourself and your family for three years.
• in the form of a full business plan
• that you have a good understanding of the business environment in New Zealand in relation to your proposed business.

To discuss your options for the long term business visa contact us and speak to one of our migration agents, or fill out our New Zealand business migration free assessment.