Growth
NZ$5 million / 3 years
Direct investments into New Zealand businesses and managed growth funds. Only 21 days of presence required in total.
New Zealand
Active Investor Plus Visa
New Zealand's investor-class residence visa: deploy capital into New Zealand growth businesses or managed funds and secure residence for your family in one of the world's safest, most stable democracies.
Two investment categories
The Growth category requires NZ$5 million invested in higher-risk direct investments — New Zealand businesses and managed funds — held for a minimum of three years. The Balanced category requires NZ$10 million across a wider set of acceptable investments, including bonds and listed equities, held for five years. There is no English language requirement, and time in New Zealand is limited to 21 days (Growth) or 105 days (Balanced) across the investment period.
Program at a glance
Balanced
NZ$10 million / 5 years
A broader mix including bonds, listed equities, and property development. 105 days of presence required.
Requirements
No English test, no age cap
Health, character, and source-of-funds evidence apply; there is no points test or business experience threshold.
Family
Partner and children
Include your partner and dependent children up to 24 years old on the same residence application.
Lifestyle
World-class stability
Free public healthcare and schooling for residents, and visa-free travel to Australia with the right to live and work there.
Timeline
Staged approval
Approval in principle, then a set window to transfer and deploy funds before residence is granted; permanent residence follows the holding period.
Disclaimer
Program details reflect our latest research and are subject to change without notice — confirm current requirements during your consultation.
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