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What types of properties can I invest in?
New residential, existing commercial and industrial developments.
New Zealand Active Investor Plus Visa (AIP)
No English or Age
Requirements
Requirements
Minimum 21 Days Residence Requirement
The Enhanced Active Investor Plus (AIP) Visa, launched on 1 April 2025 and often called the New Zealand Golden Visa, offers high-net-worth individuals and families a simpler, more flexible pathway to residency and long-term opportunity. With reduced investment thresholds, minimal residency obligations, no age or language requirements, and investor-friendly tax settings, the program removes traditional barriers while maximising benefits. Securing New Zealand residency also provides a pathway to Australian residency, making this one of the world’s most accessible investor visas, combining financial flexibility, lifestyle advantages, and enduring security.
Benefits
No Business or Investment Experience Required
Applicants do not need prior business or investment management experience.
No Upper Age Limited
The previous age limit for AIP visas has been removed.
No English language requirement
The new policy eliminates the need for English language test results, meaning applicants do not need to provide IELTS or other English proficiency proof.
Fast-Track Processing
Among the fastest in the world, giving you quicker residence and a faster path to citizenship.
Expanded Investment Scope
Acceptable investments now include managed funds, philanthropy, bonds and property development investments.
Minimal Residence Requirement
Spend just 21 days in New Zealand over three years (Growth), or 105 days over five years (Balanced).
Categories
| Growth Category | Balanced Category | |
| Minimum Investment Amount | NZD 5 million | NZD 10 million |
| Investment Retention | 36 months | 60 months |
| Acceptable Investments |
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| Temporary Visa Duration | 4 years | 6 years |
| Stay Requirement for Permanent Residence | Spend a minimum of 21 days in New Zealand over the investment period. | Spend a minimum of 105 days in New Zealand over the investment period. |
| Conditions for Reduced Stay | Not applicable |
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| Secondary Applicants | Your partner and dependent children under the age of 25 | |
| Minimum Investment Amount | Investment Retention | Acceptable Investments | Temporary Visa Duration | Stay Requirement for Permanent Residence | Conditions for Reduced Stay | Secondary Applicants | |
| Growth Category | NZD 5 million | 36 months |
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4 years | Spend a minimum of 21 days in New Zealand over the investment period. | Not applicable | Your partner and dependent children under the age of 25 |
| Balanced Category | NZD 10 million | 60 months |
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6 years | Spend a minimum of 105 days in New Zealand over the investment period. |
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Application Process
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Submit application
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Invest and transfer funds to New Zealand within 6 months
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Obtain temporary residency visa
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Meet residence and investment conditions
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Obtain New Zealand Permanent Residency Approval
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Obtain New Zealand passport after 5 years as a resident
NZ Citizenship = Residency in Australia?
Under the Trans-Tasman Travel Agreement, New Zealand citizens enjoy special privileges, allowing them to enter and exit Australia freely and reside, work, and study indefinitely without needing to apply for additional visas. Eligible New Zealand citizens can directly apply for Australian citizenship without first obtaining permanent residency. This means that holding New Zealand residency can open multiple opportunities for your future!
FAQ
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Do I need to renew my visa during the investment period?
No, investors do not need to renew their visa before obtaining permanent residency.
Q3
Can I gift my assets to my family for them to invest in their name?
Yes, but strict regulations apply to the management of account funds, regardless of whose name the account is in.
Q4
If policies change after my application, can I still obtain permanent residency under the old policies?
Yes, once your application is accepted, any policy changes will not apply to you.
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