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New ZealandInvestors & entrepreneursLast checked October 30, 2026

Active Investor Plus Visa

Official name: Active Investor Plus Visa

A resident visa for investors who put at least NZD $5 million into acceptable New Zealand investments for 3 years (Growth category) or at least NZD $10 million for 5 years (Balanced category). Growth investors must spend at least 21 days in New Zealand over the 36 months; Balanced investors at least 105 days over 60 months. It costs from NZD $27470, and INZ approves 80% in principle within 11 weeks. Permanent residence follows after the investment period.

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Currency

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NZD

New Zealand Dollar

Cost of living

89

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

10.5–39%

Income tax (national)

GST 15%

39% applies to income over NZD 180,000; ACC earners' levy is charged in addition.

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Happiness

7.0

#11 of 145 countries

World Happiness Report 2025

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Who it’s for

High-net-worth investors and their partners and dependent children.

Eligibility

  • Investment

    You need to invest at least NZD $5 million (Growth) or NZD $10 million (Balanced) and keep it invested for the required period.

    Minimum investment and holding period

    Growthkept at least 36 months
    NZD $5 million
    Balancedkept at least 60 months
    NZD $10 million
    • Growth: direct investments and Invest New Zealand-approved managed funds
    • Growth: philanthropy allowed up to 20%
    • Balanced: also listed equities, bonds and property developments
    Official wording

    At least NZD $5 million (Growth category) or NZD $10 million (Balanced category) in acceptable investments, kept for at least 36 months (Growth) or 60 months (Balanced). Growth: direct investments, managed funds approved by Invest New Zealand, philanthropy up to 20%. Balanced: also listed equities, bonds and property developments.

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  • Time in New Zealand

    Spend the required number of days in New Zealand as a resident visa holder during your investment period.

    Days required in New Zealand

    Growthduring the 36 months
    21 days
    Balancedduring the 60 months
    105 days
    Growth reductionper extra NZD $1 million
    14 days
    Maximum reductionGrowth only
    42 days
    • Philanthropy is excluded when working out the reduction
    Official wording

    Growth: at least 21 days as a resident visa holder during the 36 months. Balanced: at least 105 days during the 60 months. Each extra NZD $1 million in Growth investments (excluding philanthropy) reduces the time by 14 days, up to 42 days.

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  • Funds transfer and source

    Show your funds were lawfully earned or acquired and transfer them to New Zealand through the banking system.

    Transfer deadline

    Transfer deadlinefrom approval in principle
    6 months
    Possible extensionmay be given
    6 months
    Official wording

    Funds must have been earned or acquired lawfully and be transferred to New Zealand through the banking system within 6 months of approval in principle (a further 6 months may be given).

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SourceActive Investor Plus Visaimmigration.govt.nzChecked Oct 30, 2026

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