🇳🇿 New Zealand Active Investor Plus Visa Requirements

Residency by Investment

The New Zealand Active Investor Plus Visa provides high-net-worth individuals and their families an opportunity to obtain residency in one of the world's safest and most developed countries through qualifying investments.

Unlike Caribbean Citizenship by Investment programs, New Zealand grants Permanent Residency through an investment pathway, with eligibility to apply for citizenship after meeting residency requirements.

The program encourages investments that contribute to New Zealand's economy through managed funds, direct investments, and private businesses.

Investment Options

Growth Category

• Minimum Investment – NZD 5 Million

• Investment Period – 3 Years

Eligible investments include:

✔ Direct investments into New Zealand businesses

✔ Approved managed funds

Balanced Category

• Minimum Investment – NZD 10 Million

• Investment Period – 5 Years

Eligible investments include:

✔ Listed Equities

✔ Bonds

✔ Philanthropic Investments

✔ Approved Managed Funds

✔ Commercial Property Developments

The Growth Category remains the preferred option due to its lower investment threshold and shorter investment period.

Associated Costs

Apart from the qualifying investment, applicants should consider government and professional expenses.

Government Application Fee

• Approximately NZD 27,470

Legal & Advisory Fees

Professional legal and immigration advisory fees generally start from NZD 15,000 – 30,000

Due Diligence & Documentation Costs

Additional costs may include:

• Translation Charges

• Medical Examination Fees

• Police Clearance Certificates

Eligibility and Requirements

To qualify for the New Zealand Active Investor Plus Visa, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

✔ Invest a minimum of NZD 5 Million or NZD 10 Million

✔ Demonstrate lawful source of investment funds

✔ Maintain a clean criminal background

✔ Meet health requirements

✔ Maintain qualifying investments throughout the investment period

Residency Requirement

Growth Category

• Minimum stay requirement of 21 days over 3 years

Balanced Category

• Minimum stay requirement of 105 days over 5 years

Applicants can include their spouse and dependent children up to the eligible age.

New Zealand Investor Visa Benefits

New Zealand is consistently ranked among the world's best countries for quality of life, education, and political stability.

Its key benefits include:

✔ Residency for the entire family

✔ Access to world-class healthcare and education

✔ Ability to live, work and study in New Zealand

✔ Low physical presence requirements

✔ Stable economy and transparent legal framework

✔ Pathway to Permanent Residency

✔ Eligibility for New Zealand Citizenship after meeting residency criteria