Global Impact Visa (GIVs)
If you’re a high impact entrepreneur or investor looking to create scalable, positive global impact, our new Global Impact Visa (GIVs) could be for you. Immigration New Zealand has partnered with the Edmund Hillary Fellowship (EHF) to deliver this innovative new visa, designed to attract talented and visionary entrepreneurs, investors and start-up teams with the drive and capabilities to create innovation-based ventures in New Zealand.
There are two stages to the application process:
- Submit an application, and be accepted into, the Edmund Hillary Fellowship
- Apply for a Global Impact Visa.
Once nominated for acceptance into EHF, candidates are invited to apply for a Global Impact Visa to live and work in New Zealand, on a three-year open work visa.
Requirements for this visa include:
- A Letter of Offer from EHF
- NZ$36,000 maintenance funds to support you and your family for the first year
- Health, character and English language requirements.
If you have family they will need to apply for visas under the Partnership and Dependent Child categories.