Active Investor Plus
NZ$5 million minimum. A three-year investment period applies, along with eligible investment types and visa conditions.
New Zealand investor visa & residence
New Zealand Investor Visa: Active Investor Plus
Considering residence in New Zealand through investment? Understand the Growth and Balanced options, acceptable investment rules and lawful-funds evidence before committing capital.
Dubai, UAEActive Investor PlusFamily relocation planning
- Growth category: minimum NZ$5 million, generally held for 3 years.
- Balanced category: minimum NZ$10 million, generally held for 5 years.
- Lawful source of funds, investment type and residence conditions must be assessed.
For serious investment and family-relocation enquiries. No sensitive documents needed initially.
NZ$5m GrowthMinimum qualifying investment; 3-year period
NZ$10m BalancedMinimum qualifying investment; 5-year period
Your circumstances matterSource of funds and other rules must be met
Understand the pathway
Compare New Zealand investor pathways
AIP visa categories require more than having savings. Review the applicable rules and obtain independent financial, legal and tax advice for any investment.
Active Investor Plus
NZ$10 million minimum. A five-year investment period applies; acceptable investments and presence requirements differ.
Different visa category
Business Investor Work Visa is not passive investment. It has separate business-operation, funding and eligibility rules.
An investor visa is not an investment product or a guarantee of returns, residence approval or entry to New Zealand. Thresholds and rules must be checked against the latest Immigration New Zealand guidance.
A practical first step
What your initial review should cover
A structured first enquiry helps identify the relevant visa category and the professionals needed for any transaction.
Discuss My NZ Options- Your intended capital band, location and family-relocation objectives
- Potential investment type and lawful-source-of-funds documentation
- Investment period, presence conditions and eligibility questions
- Separate legal, financial and tax advice before committing capital
Common questions
Questions about this NZ visa pathway
What is the minimum for a New Zealand investor visa?
Under Active Investor Plus, published minimums are NZ$5 million for Growth and NZ$10 million for Balanced. Other conditions apply.
Does owning a business automatically qualify me?
No. An operating-business pathway is a distinct category. Ownership, business activity, lawful funds and visa-specific requirements need separate review.
Can I enquire from Dubai about a New Zealand investor visa?
Yes. If you currently live in Dubai, you can enquire about New Zealand investor residence options. Immigration New Zealand assesses each application against the relevant visa requirements.
Can Visa Consult guarantee my visa or investment return?
No. Immigration decisions rest with Immigration New Zealand, and investment performance is separate from migration advice.
Review the pathway before you invest
Describe your available investment range and long-term New Zealand plans. Start with an informed discussion of the visa requirements.
Request an Investor Pathway Review