🇳🇿 New Zealand · Employer-sponsored work
Employees of Relocating Business Resident Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €2,769 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €2,782 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/employees-of-relocating-business-resident-visa/.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €2,769.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/employees-of-relocating-business-resident-visa/ · verified 2026-06-24
Job offer
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/employees-of-relocating-business-resident-visa/ · verified 2026-06-24
Employer sponsor
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/employees-of-relocating-business-resident-visa/ · verified 2026-06-24
Criminal record
“you must provide a police certificate”
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/employees-of-relocating-business-resident-visa/ · verified 2026-06-24
Age range
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/employees-of-relocating-business-resident-visa/ · verified 2026-06-24
Application fee
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/employees-of-relocating-business-resident-visa/ · verified 2026-06-24
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.