The Active Investor Plus Visa offers a pathway to residency for high-net-worth individuals willing to make significant investments in New Zealand’s economy. By focusing on growth-oriented investments, this visa allows you to contribute to New Zealand’s business landscape while securing your place in the country. Whether investing in equities, venture capital, or other qualifying assets, this visa provides a unique opportunity for investors to establish their future in New Zealand.
The Active Investor Plus Visa is designed for high-net-worth investors who want to gain residency in New Zealand by making significant investments in the country’s economy. The visa focuses on investments in growth-oriented assets, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to New Zealand’s business landscape while establishing residency.
The visa allows investors to stay in New Zealand indefinitely, with the potential to apply for permanent residency after maintaining investments over four years.
To be eligible, applicants must meet the minimum investment threshold of $15 million or the weighted equivalent, which can include investments in private businesses, equities, managed funds or philanthropic ventures.
Holders of the Active Investor Plus Visa can live, work, and study in New Zealand as a resident. They are also able to bring eligible family members (your partner and dependent children under 24) as part of their visa application, granting them similar rights to reside in the country.
The Active Investor Plus Visa is a direct pathway to residency, with applicants gaining residency status upon meeting the investment and other eligibility criteria. Permanent residency can be applied for after the investment has been held for the required four year time period in accordance with the visa conditions, offering a secure and long-term option for investors seeking to establish their lives in New Zealand.
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Understand the minimum investment threshold and eligible investment categories to ensure you meet the financial criteria.
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Create a detailed plan that outlines where and how you will invest in New Zealand’s approved assets. Gather the required documents for the application.
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Apply online for the visa, Â providing all the required documentation.
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Upon approval, transfer your funds to New Zealand and make your investments in accordance with your plan.
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Maintain your investment for the required four year period according the conditions on your residence and meet any additional residency requirements to secure permanent residency.
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Learn how to secure New Zealand residency through investment with our webinar. This session will guide you through eligibility requirements, the application process, and investment strategies that meet the visa's criteria.
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Whether you're exploring options for growth-oriented assets or seeking to bring your family to New Zealand, our immigration experts will provide valuable insights and tips to help you make informed decisions for your Active Investor Plus Visa journey.
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There is no limit on the number of Active Investor Plus Visas that can be approved each year.
Active Investor Plus is a residence Visa obtained based on a substantial investment in the New Zealand economy. The entrepreneur Visa can create a pathway to residency based on operation of your own business in New Zealand.
You must prove ownership of your funds to Immigration New Zealand, and you'll also need to submit documents that demonstrate good character and an acceptable standard of health. The Active Investor Plus Visa requires that the applicant has a reasonable level of English (an IELTS score of at least 5.0).
This will depend upon the work flows through Immigration New Zealand. But in general we advise people to be prepared for 12 months. This aspect we discuss in more detail in our pathway consultations once with established what path leads you to residency.
Yes there is. Active Investor Category is a direct route to residence. The Entrepreneur visa creates a pathway to residence through operation of your own business in New Zealand.
Yes you can include your partner and your dependent children.
We provide a comprehensive suite of services to ensure success over the life-cycle of your migration process including assessment of your eligibility, guidance and assistance in gathering documents, presentation of your case and advocacy on your behalf to ensure a successful outcome. For clients on a pathway that requires a period of work experience or business operation we provide post application support to ensure you remain on track for residency.
