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- Investment options updated
citizenship language set to a basic conversation. Growth investment note updated for direct investments, managed funds and the 20% philanthropy cap (immigration.govt.nz).
NZ
New Zealand Active Investor Plus (Growth)
Active
Worldwide
New Zealand · Investor visa · apply online · processing up to 70 days
Minimum investment
$2,900,000
Fund
Stay
48
months
Application fee
$15,438
Tax
Worldwide
NZ progressive tax (10.5-39%)
Path to staying
- Residence permit48 months
- Permanent residencyafter 3 years
- Citizenshipafter 5 years
- Permanent residency 3 years
- Citizenship 5 years
- Dual citizenship allowed
- Language required for citizenship basic conversation
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
Resident visa for a minimum NZD 5 million in growth investments held for 36 months. The holder must spend 21 days in New Zealand over that period and can apply for a Permanent Resident Visa when the conditions are met.
Investment options
| Type | Tier / zone | Min amount | USD equivalent | Holding | Returnable | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | Growth | NZD 5,000,000 | $2,900,000 | 3 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 direct investments, managed funds, and philanthropy capped at 20% of the amount invested. Funds must be transferred and invested within 6 months of approval in principle, with one possible 6-month extension. The resident visa is indefinite. The 48 months is the travel period from the first day in New Zealand, not a cap on stay. There is no English test and no business-experience test for applications 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. A partner and dependent children aged 24 or under can be included. Children aged 21 to 24 must still be financially dependent. Citizenship by grant is 5 years as a resident with 240 days in New Zealand in each of those years. The 21-day visa condition does not meet that test.
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Last verified Oct 9, 2026 Last changed Oct 10, 2026 Source