Original route needs major update to new Business Investor route.
Route overview
Typical timeline / duration: Business Investor Work Visa up to 4 years; one renewal up to 2 years may be available.
Important notes
Business Investor Work Visa: invest at least NZD $1m in an established business; show at least NZD $500k reserve funds; age 55 or younger; business experience; English; fit and proper; health/character; actively run the business.
Standard pathway requires NZD $1m and may lead to residence after 3 years; fast-track requires NZD $2m and may lead after 12 months.
Entrepreneur Work Visa guide says entrepreneur category is closed to new applicants, with forms for renewals/changes.
NZD $1m standard investment or NZD $2m fast-track; NZD $500k reserve funds.
Historical Entrepreneur Work Visa had NZD $100k, but closed to new applicants.
Remove open Entrepreneur Work Visa row or mark closed; use Business Investor Work Visa for current route.