New Zealand Active Investor Plus Visa
A long-term investment residency program in Oceania's stunning pristine land, offering a direct path to permanent residency.
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 children's top-tier education resources and the whole family's free high-quality healthcare and retirement security.
High-Frequency International Business Travelers
Urgently need a high-value passport or Green Card for spontaneous global travel, skipping tedious visa applications.
Processing Time
12-18 Months
Min Investment
From NZD 5 Million
Residency Req
At least 117 days annually
Passport Rank
6th Globally
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.
Direct Path to 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."
Expression of Interest (EOI) & Invitation
Submit proof of English proficiency and assets, lodge an EOI with Immigration New Zealand, and receive an invitation.
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
The whole family is issued residency visas; after maintaining the investment for the required period, it can be converted to the highly prized Permanent Resident Visa.
What are the funding requirements for the Active Investor Plus visa?
The new policy requires investing funds in areas that offer substantial benefits to the New Zealand economy. Direct investments into businesses require only NZD 5 million; private equity funds require NZD 7.5 million; and listed equities or philanthropy require NZD 15 million.
What is the New Zealand Permanent Resident Visa (PRV)?
It is a globally unique "god-tier" green card. Once you obtain New Zealand's PRV, you **never have to suffer immigration jail again**; regardless of how many years you are away from New Zealand, your green card remains valid for life.