🇳🇿 New Zealand · Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur Resident Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €4,188 |
| Minimum annual salary | €50,250 |
| Proof of savings | €100,500 |
| Minimum investment | €250,318 |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Age range | 25–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €1,608 |
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/entrepreneur-resident-visa/.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €4,188.
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/entrepreneur-resident-visa/ · verified 2026-06-08
Minimum annual salary
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/entrepreneur-resident-visa/ · verified 2026-06-08
Proof of savings
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/entrepreneur-resident-visa/ · verified 2026-06-08
Minimum investment
“If you have been running your business for less than 2 years, your investment must be no less than NZ $500,000.”
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/entrepreneur-resident-visa/ · verified 2026-06-08
Work experience
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/entrepreneur-resident-visa/ · verified 2026-06-08
Age range
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/entrepreneur-resident-visa/ · verified 2026-06-08
Application fee
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/entrepreneur-resident-visa/ · verified 2026-06-08
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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 2026-06-08.