New Zealand Active Investor Plus Visa
Apply for New Zealand residence through qualifying investment, with a separate Permanent Resident Visa application after meeting the relevant conditions.
The Active Investor Plus Visa is an investment residency program for high-net-worth individuals, suitable for those wishing to live, invest, and build long-term ties in New Zealand. Applicants can gain residency by making approved investments into the New Zealand economy under either the "Growth" or "Balanced" categories. The program allows spouses/partners and dependent children to be included, offering access to New Zealand's high-quality lifestyle, education, and healthcare systems, with a pathway to permanent residency and future citizenship eligibility.
Global Asset Allocators
People looking to hedge single-currency risk, seek steady investment returns, and gain overseas status.
Family Education & Retirement Planning
For families planning education, healthcare and later life. Check eligibility, insurance, school admission and costs separately; residence does not automatically provide free public benefits.
High-Frequency International Business Travelers
Urgently need a high-value passport or Green Card for spontaneous global travel, skipping tedious visa applications.
Processing Time
Check current INZ estimates and individual assessment
Min Investment
From NZD 5 Million
Residency Req
Growth: 21 days in 3 years; Balanced: 105 days in 5 years (permitted reductions may apply).
Passport Rank
A resident visa is not a New Zealand passport
Corporate Tax
28% Corporate Tax
High Quality of Life
A safe living environment and high overall quality of life. Access to world-class healthcare and educational resources.
Family Together
Live, work, and study in New Zealand. Spouses/partners and dependent children can be included.
Flexible Residency
Physical residency requirements are relatively flexible depending on the investment category.
Later permanent residence and citizenship
Offers a pathway to permanent residency and future citizenship eligibility. If citizenship is obtained in the future, it provides strong international reputation and global mobility advantages.
Tax Considerations for High-Net-Worth Individuals
New Zealand has no capital gains tax (for non-frequent traders) and no estate tax, which is very rare among developed countries globally. However, its personal income tax is relatively high, so new immigrants should undertake comprehensive wealth structuring prior to landing.
Pristine Environment and Commonwealth Education
New Zealand offers a top-tier natural environment and an authentic Commonwealth public education system, with its eight major universities globally renowned, making it highly suitable for families pursuing work-life balance.
"New Zealand is the only major developed country in the world that issues a true 'Permanent Resident Visa' (PRV) with no travel restrictions. To avoid potential geopolitical conflicts in Europe, we allocated some capital to local high-growth sectors and successfully secured this top-tier pristine safe-haven ticket."
Check the category and prepare the application
Choose Growth or Balanced and prepare identity, health, character and lawful-funds evidence for the official online application. The current AIP settings have no English-language requirement.
Submit Formal Application
Submit the full set of documents and an explanation of the legal source of funds.
Approval in Principle & Investment
After receiving Approval in Principle, legally transfer funds to New Zealand and complete the compliant investments.
Residency Visa Issuance
After approval, maintain the required investment and presence. A separate Permanent Resident Visa application is available after the investment period and removal of the relevant conditions.
What are the funding requirements for the Active Investor Plus visa?
Current AIP categories require at least NZD 5 million for Growth over 3 years or NZD 10 million for Balanced over 5 years. Acceptable investments differ. Check the current categories rather than the former NZD 7.5 million/15 million weighting table.
What is the New Zealand Permanent Resident Visa (PRV)?
A Permanent Resident Visa differs from the initial Resident Visa. Once granted and kept in a valid passport, it permits indefinite travel in and out of New Zealand. Its application conditions must first be met, and it does not confer citizenship.