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.
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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.
1. Growth Category
2. Balanced Category
Applications must include completed application forms and should be accompanied by the appropriate fees and supporting documents.
After maintaining the investment for the required period (three years for the Growth category and five years for the Balanced category) and meeting the physical presence requirements, investors become eligible to apply for permanent residence.
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.
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.
The New Zealand Active Investor Plus Visa offers two categories: Growth, requiring investment in approved funds and businesses, and Balanced, allowing broader investments in equities, bonds, property, and 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.
The Growth category requires at least 21 days of stay in New Zealand over a period of three years, while the Balanced category requires a stay of at least 105 days over a period of five years, with a possible reduction for higher investments.
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.
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