New Zealand is one of the world’s most stable and well governed nations and offers an attractive destination for investment, business, and raising a family. The country is consistently ranked in the top 10 in terms of protecting investors, starting a business, and ease of doing business.
New Zealand has an immigration and investment policy that provides the opportunity for foreign nationals to obtain permanent residence in New Zealand by making a substantial investment to the country.
Enquiry
Factsheet
Minimum investment of NZD 5 million
Eligibility for citizenship after five years of residence
New Zealand’s new Active Investor Plus Visa was announced in September 2022, replacing its previous investor visas. Designed to attract valuable investors and encourage investment that delivers benefits to the local economy, the Active Investor Plus Visa allows applicants to live, work, and study in the country indefinitely, as long as they have met all the investment and time-in-country requirements.
To qualify for residence, applicants must fulfill all of the following requirements:
The following assets may be invested into and will be weighted accordingly to meet the NZD 15 million investment threshold:
Applications must include completed application forms and should be accompanied by the appropriate fees and supporting documents.
Investments can be made across three years (being maintained for a fourth year). After four years of keeping their funds in New Zealand, if they meet the requirements for minimum time spent in the country, investors can apply for permanent residence. After the four-year period and meeting the investment and time-in-country requirements, residents can support their parents’ application under the Parent Retirement category.
If families are included in the resident visa, they are required to go to New Zealand within 12 months of their visa being granted but are not required to remain in New Zealand for any minimum length of time. Family members aged 16 and over are also required to meet English language requirements, or they can choose to pre-purchase ESOL tuition to be undertaken once in New Zealand.
A visa holder may take up residence anywhere in New Zealand and can study at all schools and tertiary education providers in the country as a domestic student. To purchase residential real estate, visa holders must be usually resident in New Zealand. Those who spend only the minimum number of days in the country are likely to be required to obtain approval to purchase. This requirement is removed once they have lived in New Zealand and been physically present in the country for at least 183 days in the preceding 12 months and are a tax resident.
Successful applicants may apply for New Zealand citizenship after five years of residence. The New Zealand passport is among the top 10 in the world on the Henley Passport Index and facilitates access to over 180 destinations worldwide.
The New Zealand residence by investment program, known as the New Zealand Active Investor Plus Visa Program, offers residence to individuals and their families through significant economic contributions to the country.
Investment options include direct investments in approved businesses, investments in approved managed funds such as private equity or venture capital, and investments in listed equities or philanthropy.
Benefits include the right to live, work, and study in New Zealand, a politically, economically, and socially stable country, as well as access to a favorable tax regime, and a high quality of life.
The minimum investment starts at NZD 5 million.
Processing times for residence by investment applications may vary. Please contact us to find out more.
Yes, the main applicant can include their spouse and dependent children in the application.
Applicants must spend at least 117 days within the four-year residence period.
Required documents include a valid passport, proof of investment or contribution, a clean criminal record, and other supporting documents.
Yes, after maintaining residence for five years, investors may be eligible to apply for New Zealand citizenship.
Applicants must make a qualifying investment, submit the application with the necessary documents, and undergo a due diligence process.
Should you have any questions, or if you would like a detailed breakdown of the exact costs for your family, kindly contact us and we will be delighted to help you.
Callback
