New Zealand · Visitor Visas

Business Visitor Visa

For business people visiting New Zealand for short-term commercial activities such as negotiations, sales calls, attending conferences, or government trade missions.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Corporate executives, investors, and business travelers.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Stay for up to 3 months in any calendar year
  • Business activity does not involve employment or provision of services to New Zealand public
  • Paid by foreign employer
Process

How the process works

  1. Apply online or travel on NZeTA carrying business invitation letter
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Letter from employer explaining business objectives, invitation from New Zealand commercial entity, return ticket
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Allowed up to 3 months in a calendar year without requiring a work visa.

Official source: Immigration New Zealand — Business Visitor. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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