New Zealand welcomes migrants who can demonstrate they will be actively contributing in the start of a business and New Zealand’s economic development.
To be eligible you must:
Have successfully established a business in New Zealand that is benefiting New Zealand
Be healthy and of good character
Meet the minimum standard of English
Not applied for or been granted social welfare benefits in New Zealand
Business Criteria- Successful Establishment
You have successfully established a business or made a substantial investment (a minimum of 25% of the shareholding of a business) in a business operating in New Zealand
The business has been established for the last two years
You have been lawfully working in New Zealand in that business for at least two years
Business Criteria- Beneficial to New Zealand
Your business must be benefiting New Zealand’s economy by either introducing new or improving existing technology or technical skills.
Introducing new or enhancing products, services or export markets.
Creating new job opportunities or revitalizing an existing business