Policy verified from immigration.govt.nz as of 2026-04-13
The Active Investor Plus Visa allows qualified investors to establish permanent residence in New Zealand through a minimum NZD $5 million investment over 3 years. It targets individuals with substantial financial capacity seeking long-term settlement.
Source: immigration.govt.nz — 2026-04-13
Two Investment Categories
Growth Category
- Minimum investment: NZD $5 million
- Investment duration: 3 years minimum
- Focuses on higher-risk investments including managed funds and direct business investments
Balanced Category
- Minimum investment: NZD $10 million
- Investment duration: 5 years minimum
- Allows a mix of investments including lower-risk options
Common Requirements
- Must demonstrate legitimate source of funds
- Meet health and character requirements
How ProVisas Helps
- We assess your eligibility and investment options
- We prepare your application with financial documentation
- We coordinate with investment advisers and legal partners as needed
- We manage the full pathway from visa to permanent residence
Frequently Asked Questions
The Active Investor Plus Visa requires a minimum investment of NZD $5 million in the Growth category. Other investment categories may have different thresholds.
The pathway to residence is 3 years from the start of your investment commitment.
Investments must be in approved categories that contribute to New Zealand's economy. ProVisas can advise on qualifying investments.
Yes. Investor visa holders can typically include their partner and dependent children.
