New Zealand New Zealand Active Investor Plus (Growth) — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇳🇿 New Zealand
Program
New Zealand Active Investor Plus (Growth)
Type
Investor visa
Status
Active
Initial Duration
48 months
Min Stay
21 days
per 36 months
Residence by investment requiring NZD 5M in growth-focused investments over 3 years, with minimal presence requirement.
🪙 INVESTMENT OPTIONS
| Type | Tier/Zone | Min Amount | USD Equivalent | Holding | Returnable | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | Growth | NZD 5,000,000 | $2,900,000 | 3yr | Yes | Required |
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
18+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Required
Health Insurance
Not required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
Yes
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
24
Parents Allowed
No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Worldwide
Regime Name
NZ progressive tax (10.5-39%)
Foreign Income Taxed
Yes
Capital Gains Taxed
No
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Years to PR
3 years
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
5 years
Language Required
B1
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
Access granted
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
online
Processing Time
60–180 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
📝 NOTES
Growth category: NZD 5M min for 3 years in higher-risk investments (managed funds, direct business). Only 21 days physical presence over 36 months. Replaces old Investor 1 & 2 categories. 609 applications received as of March 2026, 487 approved in principle.
📋 ALSO IN NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Visitor Visa (Remote Work Permitted) (digital nomad visa)