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Oceania
Australia & New Zealand
Move to Australia or New Zealand through an innovative project, an Australian job or investment.
Australia & New Zealand: the routes at a glance
Australia’s National Innovation visa is invitation-only; entrepreneurs can apply by building an innovative project through an incubator, and receive permanent residence on approval. People hired by an Australian employer can work for two years on a 482 visa and then apply for 186 permanent residence. New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus grants resident visas through investment and has removed the English requirement.
Australia & New Zealand: routes compared
| Programme | Investment / main requirement | Status gained | Typical time | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia National Innovation Visa (NIV) — Incubator Pathway | Programme fee USD 160,000 (incubator pathway) | Permanent residence | Usually about 8–15 months (by invitation) | Entrepreneurs and researchers with innovative projects |
| Australia Employer Sponsored Immigration (482 / 186) | No investment; Australian employer sponsorship | Work visa, then permanent residence (186) | 482 usually a few months; 186 after two years | Professionals hired by an Australian employer |
| New Zealand Active Investor Plus (AIP) | From NZD 5,000,000 | Resident visa | Depends on processing | High-net-worth investors, with no English requirement |
Information as at September 2026, for reference only; actual requirements are subject to each government’s latest announcements.
How to choose
Which route suits you?
- An innovative project or research backgroundAustralia’s National Innovation visa.
- An existing Australian job offerThe 482-to-186 employer-sponsored route.
- Investment, with limited EnglishNew Zealand’s Active Investor Plus.
Australia & New Zealand
All programmes
Australia business immigrationAustralia National Innovation Visa (NIV) — Incubator PathwayBuild an innovative project through an Australian incubator and apply for the National Innovation visa as an entrepreneur — your whole family receives permanent residence on approval.Explore the programmeAustralia employer-sponsored immigrationAustralia Employer Sponsored Immigration (482 / 186)Start on a work visa sponsored by an Australian employer, then apply for permanent residence after two years with that employer.Explore the programmeNew Zealand investment immigrationNew Zealand Active Investor Plus (AIP)Invest NZD 5 million or more, and your whole family receives New Zealand resident visas.Explore the programme
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FAQ
Will I definitely be invited for the National Innovation visa?
Not necessarily. It is invitation-only with set priorities, and we will be honest about your competitiveness during the assessment.
Does New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus need English?
No. The programme has removed the English requirement.
When can I become an Australian citizen?
Generally after four years of residence in Australia, including at least one year as a permanent resident.
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