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Visas and permits for investors
NIB works with the immigration service so that foreign investors, entrepreneurs and skilled professionals can get the permits they need quickly for approved investment projects.
Permits available
Investor permit
For foreign nationals investing in approved business sectors. Valid for up to five years and renewable.
Work permit
For foreign employees and technical staff working on registered investment projects.
Dependent permit
For the spouse and children of a permit holder.
Business visa
A short-stay visa for feasibility studies, exploring an investment and negotiations.
Who qualifies
- Foreign nationals with approved investment projects registered with NIB
- Entrepreneurs setting up businesses in priority sectors
- Technical experts or skilled workers contracted by registered investors
- Family members accompanying an approved permit holder
Documents you need
- A completed application form
- A copy of the registered business certificate or the investment approval
- The passport bio page and recent passport photographs
- Proof of qualifications, for work permits
- Marriage and birth certificates, for dependents
Why go through NIB
- Faster processing of visas and permits
- One point of contact for all approvals
- Coordination with the immigration and labour authorities and other agencies
- A dedicated investor services team
Legal framework
Investor visas and permits are governed by the Companies Act 2009, the Immigration Act and the NIB Act. NIB makes sure they fit national priorities while protecting investors' rights.