{"id":55260,"date":"2025-08-28T18:53:57","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T08:53:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/?p=55260"},"modified":"2025-08-28T18:55:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T08:55:25","slug":"new-business-investor-visa-to-open-november-new-pathways-to-residence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/news\/new-business-investor-visa-to-open-november-new-pathways-to-residence\/","title":{"rendered":"New Business Investor Visa to open November: new pathways to residence"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The New Zealand Government has confirmed<\/a><\/span><\/span> a major update to its business immigration settings with the introduction of the Business Investor Visa, a new pathway for experienced investors ready to invest in, operate, and grow established businesses. Applications will officially open in November 2025, offering migrants with capital and proven business expertise a clear route to residence.<\/p>

Replacing the long-standing Entrepreneur Work Visa, which has now closed to new applications, the Business Investor Visa represents a sharper focus on attracting investors who bring both funding and operational experience. It complements April\u2019s refresh of the Active Investor Plus Visa and is designed to stimulate economic growth by supporting job creation, productivity, and innovation.<\/p>

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Visa options and residence pathways<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>

The Business Investor Visa provides two investment options<\/a><\/span><\/span> for applicants:<\/p>