The New Zealand Active Investor Plus Visa is designed for high-net-worth individuals who wish to invest in New Zealand and contribute to its economic growth. The visa requires a minimum qualifying investment into approved New Zealand assets, such as direct investments or managed funds, for a specified period. Successful applicants and their families may live, work, and study in New Zealand, with a pathway to permanent residence subject to meeting investment and residence requirements.
Growth Category
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Age
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45 years old and above |
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Minimum investment funds
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NZ$5 million invested in NZ for 36 months
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Acceptable investment
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Managed funds | Direct investments |
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Time to transfer and invest
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6 months from the date of Approval in Principle, with the option to apply for a 6-month extension |
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Additional conditions
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Retain investment for 36 months Spend a minimum of 21 days in New Zealand over the investment period |
| Investment retention checkpoints | 24 months & 36 months |
| Health and character | All applicants must meet Health and Character requirements. |
Balanced Category
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Age
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45 years old and above
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Minimum investment funds
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NZ$10 million invested in NZ for 60 months
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Acceptable investment |
Listed equities | Philanthropy | Property development | Bonds Applicants under Balanced Category may also invest in Growth Category investments, being: Managed funds | Direct investments |
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Time to transfer
and invest
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6 months from the date of Approval in Principle, with the option to apply for a 6 months extension |
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Additional conditions
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Retain investment for 60 months | Spend a minimum of 105 days in New Zealand over the investment period, unless eligible for a reduction as a result of placing funds above the minimum threshold into direct investments or managed funds |
| Investment retention checkpoints |
24 months & 60 months |
| Health and character |
All applicants must meet Health and Character requirements |