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Entrepreneur Work Visa

New ZealandStarting a business

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Is this for a founder, startup entrepreneur, self-employed person, freelancer, company owner or another business profile?

This route is for people working in their own business in New Zealand; the visa is closed to new applications, and existing holders may apply to renew.

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What must actually exist or be demonstrated: business plan, company, innovation, clients, contracts, economic activity, job creation or other substance?

A detailed business plan and at least 120 points are required; the route is closed to new applications.

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What investment, capital, income, revenue, funding or viability evidence is central to this pathway?

The investment requirement is NZD $100,000, with a possible waiver for qualifying science or ICT businesses; new applications are closed.

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What business/self-employed activity may the holder conduct? Are there important restrictions? What is the family position where clearly stated?

Holders could work in their own business for up to 3 years; the official source does not establish permission for other work or state the family position. The visa is closed to new applications.

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What approval/application sequence applies, how long is the status granted, how is it renewed, and what longer-term residence direction is officially stated?

The visa is closed to new applications; existing holders may apply to renew. It allows up to 3 years in total, with a 12-month start-up period followed by 24 months after showing the business is set up. The official source does not state a longer-term residence direction.

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These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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