These types of visa allow you to be in New Zealand and Australia, until the date specified in the visa, for any legal purpose, such as visiting family or friends, getting medical treatment, or just sightseeing. You must establish that you are a genuine visitor. You cannot work or study, apart from one course of study or training of up to three months. The maximum time Immigration NZ and Australia may grant a single Visitor Visa for is 12 months, and usually one won’t be granted for more than nine months.
New Zealand offers business visas to entrepreneurs, investors, and experienced business individuals to establish or expand businesses. Options are the Entrepreneur Visa for new start-ups and the Investor Visa for affluent individuals. The criteria vary but typically involve investment funds, business experience, and meeting character and health requirements.
Australia offers a range of business visas for entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners. Among the popular ones is the Business Innovation and Investment Visa (Subclass 188), which allows temporary residency with a path to permanent status. The eligibility criteria are investment funds, business experience, and meeting financial, health, and character requirements.