The Active
Investor Plus visa
Designed to attract valuable investors and encourage investment that supports the local economy, the Active Investor Plus visa allows applicants and their families to live, work, and study in New Zealand. After your required investment period, you are able to become a New Zealand permanent resident.
Requirements of the visa
From 1 April 2025, the Active Investor Plus visa will change. Active Investor Plus visa applicants will be required to choose between two investment categories - Growth or Balanced - offering a broad range of investment options and benefits.
Key Features
Minimum investment amount:
USD2.9 million*
Acceptable investments:
Direct Investments or Managed Funds
Time to transfer and invest:
6 months from the date of Approval in Principle, with the option to apply for a 6 month extension
Minimum investment amount:
Retain investment for 36 months
Spend a minimum of 21 days in New Zealand over the investment period
Investment retention checkpoints:
24 months and 36 months
The Active Investor Plus visa applicant must also demonstrate good character and a standard of health.
* The USD investment value is based on the NZD5 million to NZD10 million investment requirement, assuming a conversion rate of USD0.58 to NZD1.0. The total investment required depends on the investment category selected. For the latest and most up-to-date information, please contact a Greener Pastures representative.
How does the visa process work?
To give you a general overview, here's what you can expect in terms of the visa process and estimated timelines.
Applications must include completed application forms and should be accompanied by the appropriate fees and supporting documents.
The processing time is approximately 6 – 9 months from application submission to approval.
Investments can be made across the first three years and need to be maintained for a fourth.
After maintaining their investments in New Zealand for four years and fulfilling the minimum residency requirement of 117 days, investors become eligible to apply for permanent residency.
Your family
New Zealand will extend a warm welcome to your family. Your spouse or partner, as well as any qualifying dependent children 24 years and under, can be included in your visa application, allowing them to share the same residency benefits as you. Together, your family can build a fulfilling life in New Zealand and become eligible for permanent residency after just four years.
A visa holder may take up residence anywhere in New Zealand and can study at all schools and tertiary education providers as a domestic student. After you become a permanent resident, you may have the opportunity to apply for New Zealand citizenship, granting you full rights and solidifying your permanent place in one of the world's most sought-after countries.
What to know about purchasing property
To purchase residential property, you generally need to be a permanent resident of New Zealand. However, those spending less time in the country may still be able to purchase with additional approval. Our experienced Immigration Partners will be able to provide property advice based on your individual situation and requirements.