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Entrepreneur Work Visa
New ZealandEntrepreneurhigh confidence
Standard NZ rates. 4yr transitional foreign income exemption Business must show growth and employment. Path to PR and then citizenship in reasonable timeframe.
Investment
Viable business plan + NZD 100k+ investment
Processing
4 months
Min stay
183 days/year
Tax rate
Standard NZ rates. 4yr transitional foreign income exem…%
How popular is this programme?
Searches/mo
70
Interest
Moderate
Trend
Rising +22%
Demand score42/100
Based on Google search demand (US). Updated periodically.
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Key Details
Leads to PRYes
PR after5.0 years
Citizenship path5 years
Dual citizenship—
Remote workNo
Healthcare includedNo
Crypto accepted—
Same-sex recognised—
RenewableYes
Stay Requirements
Entrepreneur/startup visa: active residence permit - must physically run the business in-country; genuine presence (~183 days) required to renew
medium confidenceHighlights
- Pathway to residency and citizenship
- Minimum investment of NZD 100,000
- Business growth and job creation required
- Processing time of 4 months
- Support for entrepreneurs
What could change
Economic downturns may impact business viability and immigration policies.
Tax Notes
New Zealand applies standard income tax rates, with a 4-year transitional exemption for foreign income.
Last verified: 4/15/2026Updated: 6/10/2026Confidence: high