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New Zealand · Investor visa · apply online · processing up to 70 days
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.
| Type | Tier / zone | Min amount | USD equivalent | Holding | Returnable | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | Growth | NZD 5,000,000 | $2,900,000 | 3 yr | Yes | Required |
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.
New Zealand also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers
Last verified Oct 9, 2026 Last changed Oct 10, 2026 Source
citizenship language stored as a basic conversation. Growth investment note updated for direct investments, managed funds and the 20% philanthropy cap (https://www.immigration.govt.nz/process-to-apply/applying-for-a-visa/providing-evidence-and-documents-to-support-your-visa-application/acceptable-investments-for-investor-and-retirement-visas/acceptable-investments-for-an-active-investor-plus/).
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