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New Zealand Active Investor Plus

Residence for investors in one of the world’s safest countries.

Minimum investment
NZ$5M
Passport visa waiver (on citizenship)
183
Processing
3–6 months
Visit / stay
Growth: 21 days over 3 years; Balanced: 105 days over 5 years

Buy online · 2026

New Zealand Active Investor Plus

Apply for New Zealand residence by investment programme today. Minimum investment NZ$5M onwards

  1. ReserveUS$500 online
  2. Pre-eligibilityDue diligence screening
  3. Submit & investPaid to the government
  4. Residence permit3–6 months

Investment options · Frequently asked questions

Overview

New Zealand's Active Investor Plus visa grants residence to investors in two categories: Growth, investing at least NZ$5 million in higher-risk investments for three years, and Balanced, investing at least NZ$10 million in a broader range for five years. There is no English-language requirement and no upper age limit.

Applications take around 3–6 months. Investors spend as little as 21 days in New Zealand over three years in the Growth category, or 105 days over five years in the Balanced category.

Key benefits

  1. Resident visa: live, work and study in New Zealand
  2. Minimal presence: 21 days over 3 years in the Growth category
  3. Each extra NZ$1 million in Growth investments reduces the presence requirement by 14 days
  4. No English-language requirement since April 2025
  5. No maximum age limit
  6. Partner and dependent children included
  7. Capital invested in New Zealand businesses and funds, not donated
  8. Children can attend New Zealand public schools as residents
  9. Path to permanent residence and citizenship – a passport with access to 183 destinations
  10. New Zealand citizens can live and work in Australia
  11. Consistently among the world's most peaceful and stable countries

Investment options

Growth category

Higher-risk investments, held 36 months.

NZ$5M

Balanced category

Broader investments, held 60 months.

NZ$10M

Government & due diligence fees

Application feeNZ$27,470

Family & requirements

Who can be included
Partner and dependent children
Visit or residence
Growth: 21 days over 3 years; Balanced: 105 days over 5 years
Path to citizenship
Resident visa on approval; permanent residence after the investment period.
Processing time
3–6 months
  • No English-language requirement (since April 2025)
  • Each extra NZ$1M in Growth cuts presence by 14 days
  • Includes the whole family

New Zealand passport: travel access

183destinations without a visa in advance

Visa waiver, visa on arrival or electronic travel authorisation (eTA), per the Henley Passport Index. eVisas are not counted.

  • Schengen Area – no visa in advance
  • Ireland – no visa in advance
  • Canada – no visa in advance
  • United States – no visa in advance
  • Singapore – no visa in advance
  • Japan – no visa in advance
  • South Korea – no visa in advance
  • Brazil – no visa in advance
  • Russia – visa required
  • China – no visa in advance
  • United Arab Emirates – no visa in advance
  • Switzerland – no visa in advance
  • Australia – no visa in advance
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Count: Henley Passport Index, updated 12 Oct 2026 (227 destinations incl. territories). Country list: Wikipedia – Visa requirements for New Zealand citizens (sovereign countries only). Always confirm entry rules with the destination before travel.

How Citizenship Shop helps

Add the program to your cart or click Buy now to reserve it for US$500. Create your client account and complete the pre-eligibility questions at checkout. A senior advisor then reviews your profile within one business day, confirms the best investment route and the exact government fees for your family, and prepares your application with a licensed local agent.

New Zealand Active Investor Plus: FAQ

How much does the New Zealand Active Investor Plus cost?

The minimum investment is NZ$5M. Available options: Growth category (NZ$5M); Balanced category (NZ$10M). Government and due diligence fees are charged on top – see the fee table above. The investment is paid directly to the government or approved project, never to us.

How long does the New Zealand Active Investor Plus take?

Processing typically takes 3–6 months from submission of a complete application. Your advisor gives you a personal timeline after the pre-eligibility review.

Can I include my family in the application?

Family members who can be included: Partner and dependent children. Your advisor checks each dependant’s eligibility before you apply.

Do I need to visit or live in New Zealand?

Growth: 21 days over 3 years; Balanced: 105 days over 5 years. Rules change from time to time, so your advisor confirms the current requirement in writing.

Does the New Zealand Active Investor Plus lead to citizenship?

Resident visa on approval; permanent residence after the investment period.

Official source

Prices and rules on this page were verified on 28 September 2026 against: Immigration New Zealand.

Governments revise fees and thresholds without notice. Your advisor confirms the exact figures in writing before any investment is made.

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