Business and Investment categories
The New Zealand Governments business migration scheme aims to boost the countrys economy by making New Zealand more attractive for business and entrepreneurial migrants.
It is now easier for business applicants to immigrate to New Zealand as the government has simplified the English language, age and time spent in NZ criteria for business migration, while at the same time lowering the capital requirements and broadening the investment options.
New Zealand offer business advantages and an environment that youll enjoy working in for those thinking of investing or establishing a business. There are two main categories that we can assist you with, the migrant investment and the Entenpeneur Categories. The Migrant Investment categories
The Migrant Investment categories are for investors who want to gain residence in New Zealand.
The requirements are set out the basic criteria below:| Key requirements | Investor Plus | Investor |
| Maximum age | No requirement | 65 or younger |
| Business experience | No requirement | Minimum of three years |
| Investment funds | NZ$10 million invested in New Zealand for three years | NZ$1.5 million invested in New Zealand for four years |
| Settlement funds | No requirement | NZ$1 million (transfer not required) |
| No requirement | - an English speaking background, or - an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test report with an overall band score of three or more, or - a competent user of English | |
| Family member's English language | No requiremen | Same as principal applicant or pre-purchase ESOL tuition |
| Minimum time in New Zealand | 44 days in New Zealand in each of the last two years of the three-year investment period. | 146 days in New Zealand in each of the last three years of the four-year investment period. |
| Health and character | Applicants under both categories must meet health and character requirements. |
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