New Zealand•Oceania2 weeks
$341 USD
Varies by filing options
3 months
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Short-stay temporary visa for non-visa-waiver business visitors attending meetings, negotiations, or site inspections in New Zealand for up to 3 months.
New Zealand's Business Visitor Visa, issued by Immigration New Zealand under the Immigration Act 2009, is a short-stay temporary visa for people attending meetings, negotiating contracts, or consulting on the set-up, expansion, or wind-up of a NZ business. Holders must remain paid by an overseas entity and cannot work for a NZ employer.
The visa permits up to 3 months stay in any 12-month period and costs NZD $341, with 80% of applications decided within 4 days. Applicants must show NZD $1,000/month in funds (or NZD $400 if accommodation is prepaid), an employer or NZ-business invitation letter, good health and character, and plans to depart. Partners and dependents under 20 may be included.
This visa is ideal for executives, consultants, or technical experts from non-visa-waiver countries making short, employer-funded trips to NZ for meetings, negotiations, or site inspections.
| Initial grant | 3 months |
Valid passport for 3+ months
Good health and character
Genuine business intentions
Financial capacity (NZD $1,000/month or $400/month with paid accommodation)
Evidence of departure plans
Letter from employer or NZ business partner confirming visit purpose
Min. Savings
12,000 EUR
Valid passport
Passport-sized photo(s)
Letter of invitation from a New Zealand-based company or business partner
Letter from current employer confirming the purpose of the trip
Detailed schedule of planned business activities
Evidence of financial support (e.g., bank statements)
Evidence of return travel
Medical/character certificates (if required)
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