Guidelines for collecting necessary immigration documents and submitting
* All advice and processing are provided and handled by licensed consultants or lawyers.
To further attract high-net-worth individuals and foster economic development, the New Zealand government optimized the Active Investor Plus Visa Program with reforms in April 2025. This introduced two new investment categories: the Growth Category (minimum investment of NZD $5 million over three years) and the Balanced Category (minimum investment of NZD $10 million over five years), replacing the previous high threshold of NZD $15 million. The new policy not only waives the English language requirement and significantly reduces residency obligations but also expands the types of investable assets, offering applicants greater flexibility and convenience.
* Investment Amount (depending on investment category):
-Growth Category: A minimum of NZD $5 million invested in qualifying investments within three years.
-Balanced Category: A minimum of NZD $10 million invested within five years.
* Qualifying Investment Projects Include:
-Innovative private New Zealand businesses
-Qualifying fund investments (e.g., venture capital funds)
-Development-focused real estate projects
-Listed company shares (limited proportion)
-Cannot be used for pure residential property or personal use investments.
* Legality of Funds: You must prove that the investment funds and assets were obtained through legal means (e.g., salary, business income, asset sales, inheritance, etc.) and provide complete documentary evidence.
* Medical Examination: You must pass a health check approved by Immigration New Zealand, including X-rays and a general medical examination.
* Character Requirements: Provide a police clearance certificate from all countries of residence for the past 10 years.
* Language Requirements: No proof of English proficiency is required.
* Residency Requirements (based on investment category):
- Growth Category: A minimum of 21 days of residence within 36 months.
- Balanced Category: A minimum of 105 days of residence within 60 months (can be reduced with additional investment).
* Investment Period and Monitoring Points:
-Growth Category: Provide proof of continuous investment at the 24-month and 36-month marks.
-Balanced Category: Provide proof of continuous investment at the 24-month and 60-month marks.
*Investment Completion: After receiving Approval in Principle, you must complete the investment allocation and fund transfer within 6 months
* All advice and processing are provided and handled by licensed consultants or lawyers.
* All advice and processing are provided and handled by licensed consultants or lawyers.
* All advice and processing are provided and handled by licensed consultants or lawyers.
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