New Zealand
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New Zealand's Active Investor Plus Resident Visa uses a NZD 5 million Growth category or NZD 10 million Balanced category, with different investment periods and physical-presence rules.
Outcome
Resident visa
Growth
NZD 5m / 3 years / 21 days
Balanced
NZD 10m / 5 years / 105 days
Authority
Immigration New Zealand
Overview
Growth concentrates on eligible higher-growth investments across three years; Balanced permits a broader mix across five years.
The investor must prove ownership and lawful source of nominated funds, then transfer and maintain acceptable investments.
The route grants residence, while permanent travel conditions and citizenship remain later processes.
1 draft route record in New Zealand
Physical presence note
Growth requires 21 days during the investment period. Balanced requires 105 days, subject to the official reduction mechanism for additional Growth investments.
PR & naturalization
The visa grants residence. Permanent-resident travel conditions and citizenship require later applications under their own rules.
Tax note
A resident visa and New Zealand tax residence are not identical tests; obtain cross-border tax advice before relocating or restructuring assets. Tax advice is given only by a qualified tax professional.
Documents note
The source and ownership of nominated funds, acceptable investments, health, character and family eligibility need full evidence.
Frequently asked
Which category requires less capital?
Growth uses NZD 5 million, but its acceptable-investment set is narrower and growth-focused.
Can family be included?
The official visa page permits an eligible partner and dependent children aged 24 or younger, subject to the current definitions.