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Work in your own business in New Zealand for up to 3 years in total & qualify for residence.
You can include your partner & dependent children aged 19 & under, in your visa application.
You can stay 12 months in the start-up stage of your visa, then another 24 months once you have set-up your business. If your business is successful, then you can apply for a residence visa.
We recommend budgeting at least NZD$300,000 to start a business successfully in New Zealand. Lower investment amounts may work if you a have a proven track record working in high value low overhead type business such as IT consulting.
New Zealand is an expensive place to buy a house & live, so you will need additional funds to live here.
To qualify, your business plan must be realistic, & you must have a proven track record of success in the industry you intend to establish in New Zealand.
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Your financial forecasts must be realistic;
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You must have sufficient relevant knowledge about the proposed business and the New Zealand business environment;
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show you have completed sufficient market research into the New Zealand business environment & market;
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the proposed business must have at least one of the following three business characteristics
– high growth
– innovative, or
– export potential
A business that introduces a new type of product or service has a higher chance of success than a generic business model.
The entrepreneur visa is by far the most complicated visa in New Zealand. Applications that have not been properly prepared by a visa professional, will be rejected by Immigration New Zealand.
Strong legal representation is essential for anyone seeking to migrate to New Zealand.
Email info@migrationlawyers.co.nz for prompt professional advice relevant to your situation.
