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Employees of Relocating Business Resident Visa New Zealand Guide

For key employees of qualifying businesses relocating to New Zealand who are not eligible for another resident visa.

Who can apply?What makes an employee integral?What must the relocating business provide?How long must I work for the business?Can family be included?
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Length of stayLive, work and study indefinitely
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Latest Employees of Relocating Business Resident Visa checklist: The PDF is generated from the latest Immigration New Zealand source snapshot used by this guide and includes Webfit News branding, source details and the general-information disclaimer. Download a fresh copy whenever you need one.

Employees of Relocating Business Resident Visa requirements: who can apply?

  • have a job that is integral to the business that is relocating
  • work only for the business for the 24 months following its relocation
  • provide a letter from the Chief Executive Officer of the business
  • speak and understand English
  • meet the other requirements of this visa.
  • work in the business you are relocating with
  • bring your partner and dependent children with you
  • travel in and out of New Zealand
  • live, work and study in New Zealand indefinitely, once you meet the conditions of the visa.

What the Employees of Relocating Business Resident Visa lets you do

  • work in the business you are relocating with
  • bring your partner and dependent children with you
  • travel in and out of New Zealand
  • live, work and study in New Zealand indefinitely, once you meet the conditions of the visa.

Employees of Relocating Business Resident Visa documents and evidence

Document requirements vary by visa and circumstances. Use the official Immigration New Zealand page for the current evidence requirements. The PDF checklist on this page includes the information that could be safely extracted during the latest source check.

Employees of Relocating Business Resident Visa FAQ

What is the Employees of Relocating Business Resident Visa?

For key employees of qualifying businesses relocating to New Zealand who are not eligible for another resident visa.

How long can I stay in New Zealand on the Employees of Relocating Business Resident Visa?

The latest source snapshot lists Live, work and study indefinitely. Check the official Immigration New Zealand page because visa conditions can change.

How much does the Employees of Relocating Business Resident Visa cost?

The current fee should be confirmed on the official Immigration New Zealand page linked on this guide.

How long does the Employees of Relocating Business Resident Visa take to process?

Processing times can vary. Use the official Immigration New Zealand page linked on this guide for the latest published processing information.

Where can I check the latest official Employees of Relocating Business Resident Visa requirements?

Use the official Immigration New Zealand source: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/employees-of-relocating-business-resident-visa/. Webfit News reorganises the public information for convenience but does not replace the official source.

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Not immigration advice: This page provides general, publicly available information for convenience. It does not assess your circumstances, recommend a visa, predict an outcome, or tell you how to answer an application. Requirements can vary by applicant and can change. Before making an immigration decision or submitting an application, check the current official Immigration New Zealand requirements. If you need advice about your personal circumstances, use an appropriately licensed or exempt immigration adviser.