Business Visitor Visa
New Zealand
Last updated: December 26, 2025
3 months
$259
2 weeks
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets you visit New Zealand for short business trips. It's for people who want to negotiate deals, attend meetings, or discuss business opportunities. You cannot work for a New Zealand employer or get paid for work in New Zealand. The visa is active and accepting applications. You can visit for up to 3 months at a time. If you're from an English-speaking country like Australia, USA, Canada, or the UK, you might not need this visa—you can apply for a simpler online approval instead (NZeTA). One big advantage: As of January 2025, you can work remotely for your overseas boss or clients while visiting New Zealand.
Key Benefits
- Visit New Zealand for business meetings and negotiations
- Attend conferences and business events
- Work remotely for your overseas employer or clients (no time limit)
- Stay up to 3 months per year
- Bring your partner and dependent children
- Enter and leave multiple times during the visa validity period
- Study for up to 3 months during your visit
- Can apply again after the 12-month stay period ends
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- At least 18 years old (no upper age limit)
- In good health
- No serious criminal record
- No terrorist connections or organized crime involvement
- Have genuine reasons to visit (not planning to stay permanently)
- Strong ties to your home country (job, family, property ownership)
- If total time in New Zealand exceeds 2 years: need police certificate from your home country
Financial Requirement
You need NZD $1,000 per month for living expenses. If you've already booked and paid for accommodation, you only need NZD $400 per month.
Documents
- Valid passportMust be valid for at least 3 months beyond your stay
- Passport photos2 photos required
- Employer or business letterFrom your employer or the New Zealand business you're visiting
- Business purpose evidenceBusiness plans, meeting invitations, conference details
- Bank statementsFrom the last 3-6 months
- Financial proofIncome documents, proof of accommodation booking, return flight
- Medical declarationHealth assessment required
- Travel historyCopies of previous passports and visas
- Family documentsIf bringing family: marriage certificate, birth certificates, proof of relationship
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.