From the famous harbours of Auckland on the North Island, to the historic vineyard villages of the Wairarapa, to the South Island Fiordland, to the coastal plains of Canterbury, New Zealand offers a unique variety of landscapes that caters to nearly every traveller. Whether you are a newbie explorer or a veteran backpacker working on your fifteenth pair of boots, this island destination cannot be passed up.

While the majority of the population is made up of European decent, the indigenous Maori make up around 15% of the total, and it is their rich cultural background that gives these islands some of their more unique holiday destinations. The North Island, known as “Te Ika a Maui” and the South Island, “Te Wai Pounamu” make up the two main islands within his nation, but there are a smattering of smaller islands as well. Its unique geometric positioning not only leads to a temperate climate but a series of plants and animal life not found anywhere else on the globe, which is quite the attraction to many travellers.

There are also the ski slopes of the Southern Alps and the many national parks that have led to New Zealand being one of the most beautiful destinations world-wide. Nearly every panoramic movie from the past decade has been filmed on the shores of this island nation, specifically for that reason.

If you are looking for an adventure like no other, consider New Zealand for your next holiday destination. With such a variety things to see and do, you can come to the islands a hundred times and never experience the same thing twice.

Investment in New Zealand is a popular choice, but the correct procedure must be followed.  If you want to fill the category of Business Investor the minimum amount of finance required is one million New Zealand Dollars. This is roughly five to six hundred thousand US dollars.  This amount of money has to be invested in the country of New Zealand for a minimum of two years.  There are investment services that are experts in this field.  To become a Business Investor you cannot be above the age of eighty four.  IELTS – band number five is a level of English that must be held by the main investor.

It is possible to get a ‘Temporary Entry’ if you want to set up a venture in New Zealand.  You will be given a ‘Multiple Entry Business Visa’, valid for nine months.  But if the business is up and running you can apply to have the investment visa lengthened to three years.  However, there must be evidence that the business is running.  In certain situations the business visa could be lengthened to six years.  If you have a Long Term Business Visa you can ask for residency after the first two years.  This application will fall under the Entrepreneur category.

In order to get a Long Term Business Visa you will have to prove you have enough money to buy and set up a venture.  You must also be able to take care of your family if you have one.  You have to have enough funds to cover this for three years.  You must have one hundred thousand New Zealand Dollars for your personal upkeep.

Holiday Visa

This New Zealand Visa is also the Tourist Visa. One needs a tourist visa if they are visiting New Zealand to see relatives and friends, studying for a course that lasts up to three months, participating in sports, performing cultural events in a voluntary capacity, undertaking business trips, or receiving medical treatment. The requirements to acquire a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa include having a passport that is valid for a minimum of three months after the date that one leaves New Zealand, be a true tourist, and show proof of the date of the intended departure and also proof that one has sufficient funds to support oneself during the period of stay.

Skilled Visa

Eligibility for this New Zealand Visa includes that one be 56 years or younger, be able to meet the character requirements, qualify for the English language and health requirements, and meet the target of 100 points in the set Points System in order to apply and register. If one is successful, then they are given a New Zealand Visa known as a Residence Visa that allows the holder to enter the country and must be utilised within the period of twelve months upon issue. Further, Resident Permits or Work Permits are issued on arrival to the country.

Family Visa

This New Zealand Visa is granted for the purpose of reuniting families. A Residence Visa is given to the member of the family of a New Zealand resident and/or citizen. To quality, one must have a blood relationship with the New Zealander. One must either be a spouse, parent, dependant child, adult child, brother, or sister.