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New Zealand Active Investor Plus
Residence from NZD 5 million with only 21 days required
New Zealand's rebooted investor visa offers residence for NZD 5 million into direct growth investments, or NZD 10 million into a broader mix, with a residence requirement of just 21 days across the investment period on the growth route.
Timeline
6–12 months
Visa-free access
189 destinations
Residence required
21 days over 3 years on the growth route
Family included
Partner and dependent children under 24
Investment routes
Ways to qualify
Growth category
$3.0m
NZD 5 million into direct investments in New Zealand businesses or managed funds.
Balanced category
$6.0m
NZD 10 million into a wider mix including bonds, property development and equities.
Why it works
Program highlights
- Only 21 days' presence required on the growth category
- Four-year foreign income tax exemption for new tax residents
- No English language requirement on the growth route
- Politically stable, geographically isolated safe haven
Tax position
Four-year transitional tax exemption on most foreign income for new residents
Do you qualify
Eligibility requirements
- NZD 5m into direct or managed growth investments over three years
- Or NZD 10m into a mixed portfolio over five years
- Clean character and health checks
- Funds must be lawfully earned and transferable through the banking system
Questions
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