New business investor visa to replace entrepreneur work visa

Wednesday 27 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 27 Aug 2025, 5:54pm

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford has announced a new business investor visa starting in November. The scheme could allow international investors to gain residence in as little as 12 months by purchasing an existing firm and hiring at least one additional staff member.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffWed 27 Aug 2025, 3:32pm

   Will new million-dollar investment visa grow the economy? Erica Stanford thinks so (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 27 Aug 2025, 5:10pm

   New visa for business investors tailor made for baby boomers, experts say (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesWed 27 Aug 2025, 5:54pm

   New visa for business investors will help those selling (opens in new tab)