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New Zealand · Investor visa · apply online · processing up to 70 days
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.
| Type | Tier / zone | Min amount | USD equivalent | Holding | Returnable | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | Balanced | NZD 10,000,000 | $5,800,000 | 5 yr | Yes | Required |
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.
New Zealand also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers
Last verified Oct 9, 2026 Last changed Oct 10, 2026 Source
investment note updated for the asset list and the day-count reductions at NZD 11, 12 and 13 million (https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/active-investor-plus-visa/).
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