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NEW ZEALAND

Entrepreneur, existing-holder residence and renewal

Support an existing Entrepreneur Work Visa holder with renewal or a qualifying Entrepreneur Resident Visa application.

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07Existing-case support

Support an existing Entrepreneur Work Visa holder with renewal or a qualifying Entrepreneur Resident Visa application.

Existing cases onlyExisting holders only

The Entrepreneur Work Visa is closed to new applications. New business investors should assess the current Business Investor Work Visa instead.

Benefits
Continuation or a resident-stage application for qualifying existing entrepreneurs, without reopening the former entry route.
Eligibility
Existing holders and qualifying business operators who meet the applicable entrepreneur residence requirements. Ownership alone does not establish eligibility.
Requirements
Original visa conditions, ownership and operation records, business accounts, lawful capital and evidence of the specific residence pathway’s business and employment achievements.
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    This service covers an existing application or visa under its applicable transition rules. It is not an open new-entry route. Any residence or nationality outcome depends on the exact existing status and a separate eligibility assessment.

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    Start with your ambitions.

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  2. Assess

    Understand your options.

    Explore the relevant routes, their requirements and the commitments involved.

  3. Prepare

    Bring the details together.

    A considered application begins with clear guidance and carefully organised documentation.

  4. Submit

    Move forward with clarity.

    Coordinate the application and understand the next steps in the official process.

  5. Continue

    Plan beyond the application.

    Discuss arrival, renewals and the continuing support relevant to your chosen route.

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The application, qualifying conditions and outcome for New Zealand.

Entrepreneur, existing-holder residence and renewal

Existing holders only
Does this service lead to residence, settlement or citizenship?

Existing cases only: This service covers an existing application or visa under its applicable transition rules. It is not an open new-entry route. Any residence or nationality outcome depends on the exact existing status and a separate eligibility assessment.

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How does this application work?

Audit the existing Entrepreneur grant and actual business performance, then prepare the permitted renewal or Entrepreneur Resident application under its current requirements.

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Who can qualify for this category?

Existing holders and qualifying business operators who meet the applicable entrepreneur residence requirements. Ownership alone does not establish eligibility.

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What evidence and financial commitments are required?

Original visa conditions, ownership and operation records, business accounts, lawful capital and evidence of the specific residence pathway’s business and employment achievements.

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What permission does this route provide?

Continuation or a resident-stage application for qualifying existing entrepreneurs, without reopening the former entry route.

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What limitations should I understand?

The Entrepreneur Work Visa is closed to new applications. New business investors should assess the current Business Investor Work Visa instead.

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