Programmes/New Zealand
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Move to New Zealand

6 verified programmes for residency, citizenship and tax optimisation.

6
Programmes
$100k
From
DN
Types available
Yes
Dual citizenship

Digital Nomad(1)

Digital Nomad Visa

New Zealand allows remote workers to live legally while working for foreign employers. Minimum income: $610/month. Core 2026 jurisdiction from Passportivity's index. Use the special-rights CSV for true passport-linked exceptions and bilateral mobility privileges.

Cost
$610/month minimum income
Processing
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Entrepreneur(2)

Entrepreneur Work Visa

Standard NZ rates. 4yr transitional foreign income exemption Business must show growth and employment. Path to PR and then citizenship in reasonable timeframe.

Cost
Viable business plan + NZD 100k+ investment
Processing
4 months

New Zealand Long Term Business Visa

New Zealand offers various residency options for entrepreneurs and skilled workers. Talent visa for exceptional talent, Long Term Business visa for those establishing businesses. High quality of life, English-speaking, safe. Pathway to permanent residency and eventually citizenship (after 5 years). New Zealand allows dual citizenship.

Cost
NZD $100,000 investment
Processing
3 months

Citizenship by Descent(1)

New Zealand Citizenship by Descent

New Zealand grants citizenship by descent to children born outside New Zealand to a NZ citizen parent who was born in, or a citizen of, New Zealand. Registration is required. One generation rule — grandchildren do not automatically qualify.

Cost
NZD$243-490
Processing
8 months

Skilled Worker(1)

Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa

New Zealand's points-based residence visa for skilled migrants. Requires skilled employment in New Zealand and sufficient points.

Cost
NZD $6,450
Processing
6 months

Working Holiday(1)

Working Holiday Visa (WHV)

UK holders get the longest WHV anywhere (36 months); Trans-Tasman arrangement means Australians/New Zealanders can live/work in each other's country without visa | Standard max age: 30; Extended for some nationalities: 35 for UK / Canada / Argentina / Chile / Czechia / Finland / Hungary / Slovakia / Uruguay Duration: 36 months for UK; 23 months for Canada; 12 months for most others | Savings Requirement (USD): NZD 2500 savings + health insurance | Min Age: 18 | Work Permitted: Yes (open work permit) Eligible nationalities: UK / Canada / Australia (Trans-Tasman; unrestricted) / Ireland / USA / Germany / France / Netherlands / Spain / Italy / Sweden / Norway / Denmark / Finland / Czech Republic / Slovakia / Hungary / Argentina / Chile / Uruguay / Brazil / Japan / South Korea / Hong Kong SAR / Taiwan / Malaysia / Singapore / Thailand / Philippines / Israel / Poland / Latvia / Estonia / Lithuania / Belgium / Austria / Switzerland / Mexico / Peru

Cost
From NZD $840
Processing
1 months

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