Self-employment and visas???

[neddrick98]

Hi,

So i'm moving to NZ this month on a WHV and aim to be in proper employment. However, I also intend to build my clients base as a translator, meaning I would be self-employed. What would be the visa options for me as a self-employed person, given that nobody would be vouching for me or 'sponsoring' me? Or is it impossible to gain a visa this way without being some kind of multimillionaire who can invest immensely in the country?

Thanks!

[JandM]

The only option for those not employed by someone else is on the INZ website in the business/entrepreneur visa section. You don't have to be a multimillionaire to go this route, but there are other requirements, not monetary - I'm not sure they'd suit a one-person set-up, but have a look and see if you can imagine a way to make it work.