- Application fee (USD) not set 15438
- Years to citizenship 7 5
- Investment options updated
investment note updated for the asset list and the day-count reductions at NZD 11, 12 and 13 million (immigration.govt.nz).
NZ
New Zealand Active Investor Plus (Balanced)
Active
Worldwide
New Zealand · Investor visa · apply online · processing up to 70 days
Minimum investment
$5,800,000
Fund
Stay
72
months
Application fee
$15,438
Tax
Worldwide
NZ progressive tax (10.5-39%)
Path to staying
- Residence permit72 months
- Permanent residencyafter 5 years
- Citizenshipafter 5 years
- Permanent residency 5 years
- Citizenship 5 years
- Dual citizenship allowed
- Language required for citizenship basic conversation
Overview
- Country
- New Zealand
- Program
- New Zealand Active Investor Plus (Balanced)
- Type
- Investor visa
- Status
- Active
- Initial duration
- 72 months
- Min stay
- 105 days per 60 months
Resident visa for a minimum NZD 10 million in balanced investments held for 60 months. The holder must spend 105 days in New Zealand over that period, unless a larger Growth-category investment reduces the day count, and can then apply for a Permanent Resident Visa.
Investment options
| Type | Tier / zone | Min amount | USD equivalent | Holding | Returnable | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | Balanced | NZD 10,000,000 | $5,800,000 | 5 yr | Yes | Required |
Eligibility
- Criminal record check required
- Health check required
- Health insurance not required
Work rights
- Employment allowed
- Self-employment allowed
- Own a business allowed
- Work permit included
Family and dependents
- Dependents allowed
- Yes
- Spouse included
- Yes
- Max child age
- 24
- Parents allowed
- No
Benefits and mobility
- Bank account can open
- Property purchase allowed
- Public healthcare access granted
Tax
- Tax regime
- Worldwide
- Regime name
- NZ progressive tax (10.5-39%)
- Foreign income taxed
- Yes
- Capital gains taxed
- No
How to apply
- Method
- online
- Processing time
- Up to 70 days
- Apply from abroad
- Yes
Notes
Acceptable assets are listed equities, bonds, philanthropy, property development, managed funds and direct investments. Property development is new residential stock or commercial and industrial property that adds value. House-and-land packages and off-the-plan purchases are excluded. Extra funds above NZD 10 million must be in acceptable Growth investments, excluding philanthropy, and must be nominated before approval in principle: NZD 11 million cuts presence to 91 days, NZD 12 million to 77 days, and NZD 13 million to 63 days. The resident visa is indefinite. The 72 months is the travel period from the first day in New Zealand. There is no English test and no business-experience test under the settings in force since 1 April 2025. The published cost is from NZD 27,470, about USD 15,438. Approval in principle for 80% of applications is 10 weeks. The same family, tax, healthcare and citizenship rules apply as for the Growth category. The 105-day condition does not meet the citizenship presence test of 240 days in each of 5 years.
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Last verified Oct 9, 2026 Last changed Oct 10, 2026 Source