Active Investor Plus Visa New Zealand Guide
For eligible investors who can make qualifying investments in New Zealand under the Growth or Balanced investment categories.
Active Investor Plus Visa requirements: who can apply?
- be a fit and proper person
- invest at least NZD $5 million if you invest under the Growth category or at least NZD $10 million if you invest under the Balanced category in acceptable investments in New Zealand
- transfer your investment funds to New Zealand.
- have earned or acquired your investment funds lawfully
- meet the other requirements of this visa.
- live, work and study in New Zealand
- include your partner and dependent children, aged 24 and younger, in your application
- apply for permanent residence after 3 years of keeping your funds in New Zealand if you invest under the Growth category, or after 5 years if you invest under the Balanced category.
What the Active Investor Plus Visa lets you do
- live, work and study in New Zealand
- include your partner and dependent children, aged 24 and younger, in your application
- apply for permanent residence after 3 years of keeping your funds in New Zealand if you invest under the Growth category, or after 5 years if you invest under the Balanced category.
Active Investor Plus Visa documents and evidence
Document requirements vary by visa and circumstances. Use the official Immigration New Zealand page for the current evidence requirements. The PDF checklist on this page includes the information that could be safely extracted during the latest source check.
Active Investor Plus Visa FAQ
What is the Active Investor Plus Visa?
For eligible investors who can make qualifying investments in New Zealand under the Growth or Balanced investment categories.
How long can I stay in New Zealand on the Active Investor Plus Visa?
The latest source snapshot lists Live, work and study indefinitely. Check the official Immigration New Zealand page because visa conditions can change.
How much does the Active Investor Plus Visa cost?
The latest source snapshot lists NZD $27470. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount with Immigration New Zealand before applying.
How long does the Active Investor Plus Visa take to process?
The latest source snapshot lists Approval in principle 80% within 4 months. Processing times are indicative and can change.
Where can I check the latest official Active Investor Plus Visa requirements?
Use the official Immigration New Zealand source: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/active-investor-plus-visa/. Webfit News reorganises the public information for convenience but does not replace the official source.
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