The Investor Stream requires a person to have either had an ownership interest in, and managed, a successful business or to have managed eligible investments. The person can nominate a mix of funds and/or assets to invest. They must be equivalent to at least NZ$3 million for Investor or NZ$10 million for Investor Plus, though you may nominate more, depending on the points claimed in your Expression of Interest.
Basic Requirement
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Minimum investment funds
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NZ$3 million invested in NZ for four years
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Business experience
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Minimum three years
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Maximum age
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65 or younger
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Settlement funds
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$0
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Principal applicant’s English language ability
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– English speaking background, or;
– International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test score 3+, or; – competent user of English |
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Family member’s English language ability
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Same as principal applicant or pre-purchase ESOL tuition |
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Minimum time in NZ
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Health and character
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Investor Plus
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Minimum investment funds
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NZ$10 million invested in NZ for three years
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Business experience
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No requirement
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Maximum age
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No requirement
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Settlement funds
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No requirement
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Principal applicant’s English language ability
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No requirement
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Family member’s English language ability
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No requirement
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Minimum time in NZ
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44 days in NZ in each of the last two years of the three-year investment period
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Health and character
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