New Zealand Changes to Immigration Golden Visa Programs for Wealthy Individuals with 2 Active Investor Plus Visa Program Effective 1st April 2025, 1) Growth Category with NZD 5 Million ($2.8 Million) for 3 Years in Managed Funds or Direct Investment & to be in New Zealand for at Least 21 Days Over 3 Years, 2) Balanced Category with NZD 10 Million ($5.6 Million) for 5 Years in Managed Funds, Direct Investments, Bonds, Listed Equities, Philanthropy & Property Development & to be in New Zealand for at Least 105 Days Over 5 Years But Every NZD 1 Million ($560,000) Increase in Investment Allows for a 14-Day Reduction with a Maximum of NZD 3 Million ($1.6 Million) Equivalent to 42-Day Reduction, All Investments Within 6 Months But Can Apply for 6 Months Extension
11th February 2025 | Hong Kong
New Zealand has announced changes to the immigration Golden Visa programs for wealthy individuals with 2 Active Investor Plus Program Visa effective 1st April 2025 – 1) Growth category with NZD 5 million ($2.8 million) investment for 3 years in managed funds or direct investment, and required to be in New Zealand for at least 21 days over 3 years, 2) Balanced category with NZD 10 million ($5.6 million) investment for 5 years in managed funds, direct investments, bonds, listed equities, philanthropy & property development, and required to be in New Zealand for at least 105 days over 5 years but every NZD 1 million ($560,000) increase in investment allows for a 14-day reduction with a maximum of NZD 3 million ($1.6 million) equivalent to 42-day reduction. For both Growth & Balanced category visa, all investments must be made within 6 months but can apply for 6 months extension. New Zealand GDP is at $248 billion with 5.3 million population. In 2024 December, New Zealand will be announcing changes to the immigration Golden Visa programs to attract wealthy individuals. The last change was in 2022 – New Zealand Active Investor Plus Program requires NZD 5 million of direct investment or NZD 15 million into combination of listed equities, philanthropy, managed funds or direct investment. In 2024 August, New Zealand reported 130,000 departures in 2024 (End June) including 45,000 to Australia, which is providing more attractive pay & employment packages to attract New Zealand citizens. In 2024 May, New Zealand has reported a record 52,500 net citizens departures in the last 12 months. In early 2024, New Zealand tightened work visas after a record 173,000 people migrated to New Zealand in 2023. In 2021, Google co-founder & billionaire Larry Page with more than $110 billion net worth and one of the richest man in the world, had received a New Zealand residency for himself & family. Larry Page, who is born in Michigan in the United States, had applied for New Zealand residency using New Zealand’s 1 Resident Visa requiring an investment of NZ$10 million ($7.04 million) over 3 years which will grant himself and immediate family members indefinite residency. More info below:
“ New Zealand Changes to Immigration Golden Visa Programs for Wealthy Individuals with 2 Active Investor Plus Visa Program Effective 1st April 2025, 1) Growth Category with NZD 5 Million ($2.8 Million) for 3 Years in Managed Funds or Direct Investment & to be in New Zealand for at Least 21 Days Over 3 Years, 2) Balanced Category with NZD 10 Million ($5.6 Million) for 5 Years in Managed Funds, Direct Investments, Bonds, Listed Equities, Philanthropy & Property Development & to be in New Zealand for at Least 105 Days Over 5 Years But Every NZD 1 Million ($560,000) Increase in Investment Allows for a 14-Day Reduction with a Maximum of NZD 3 Million ($1.6 Million) Equivalent to 42-Day Reduction, All Investments Within 6 Months But Can Apply for 6 Months Extension “
Announcement: From 1 April 2025, changes to the Active Investor Plus Visa include:
- introducing 2 simplified investment categories — Growth and Balanced
- a minimum investment amount of NZD$5 million for Growth category investors and NZD$10 million for Balanced category investors
- broadening the scope of acceptable investments for Balanced category to include bond and property (new residential, new/existing commercial or industrial developments) investments
- fewer immigration requirements for migrants who choose more active investments (such as time required to be spent in New Zealand)
- reducing the time Growth and Balanced category visa holders have to make their investments in New Zealand, both categories must make all investments within 6 months of their approval in principle but may apply for a 6 month extension, and
- removing the English language requirement.
The changes help attract high value investment, simplify settings, and incentivise people to invest in ‘active’ investment classes. They reflect feedback from investors and industry stakeholders and provide attractive investment options for lower-risk investments that will attract new investors to our shores. They also allow investors to become familiar with New Zealand’s investment community and gain the confidence to undertake more active investments in the future. Investors can apply for the visa using the same online application form that they currently use which will be updated to reflect the new changes. Further details will be available and published in early March.
New Zealand to Announce Changes to Immigration Golden Visa Programs to Attract Wealthy Individuals, Last Change in 2022, New Zealand Active Investor Plus Program Requires NZD 5 Million of Direct Investment or NZD 15 Million into Combination Of Listed Equities, Philanthropy, Managed Funds Or Direct Investment
12th December 2024 – New Zealand will be announcing changes to the immigration Golden Visa programs to attract wealthy individuals. The last change was in 2022 – New Zealand Active Investor Plus Program requires NZD 5 million of direct investment or NZD 15 million into combination of listed equities, philanthropy, managed funds or direct investment. New Zealand GDP is at $248 billion with 5.3 million population. In 2024 August, New Zealand reported 130,000 departures in 2024 (End June) including 45,000 to Australia, which is providing more attractive pay & employment packages to attract New Zealand citizens. In 2024 May, New Zealand has reported a record 52,500 net citizens departures in the last 12 months. In early 2024, New Zealand tightened work visas after a record 173,000 people migrated to New Zealand in 2023. In 2021, Google co-founder & billionaire Larry Page with more than $110 billion net worth and one of the richest man in the world, had received a New Zealand residency for himself & family. Larry Page, who is born in Michigan in the United States, had applied for New Zealand residency using New Zealand’s 1 Resident Visa requiring an investment of NZ$10 million ($7.04 million) over 3 years which will grant himself and immediate family members indefinite residency.
New Zealand Reported 130,000 Departures In 2024 Including 45,000 to Australia Which Is Providing More Attractive Pay & Employment Packages to Attract New Zealand Citizens, New Zealand Tightened Work Visas after Record 173,000 People Migrated To New Zealand In 2023. New Zealand Active Investor Plus Program Requires NZD 5 Million of Direct Investment or NZD 15 Million into Combination Of Listed Equities, Philanthropy, Managed Funds Or Direct Investment
22nd August 2024 – New Zealand has reported 130,000 departures in 2024 (End June) including 45,000 to Australia, which is providing more attractive pay & employment packages to attract New Zealand citizens. In 2024 May, New Zealand has reported a record 52,500 net citizens departures in the last 12 months. In early 2024, New Zealand tightened work visas after a record 173,000 people migrated to New Zealand in 2023. New Zealand Active Investor Plus Program requires NZD 5 million of direct investment or NZD 15 million into combination of listed equities, philanthropy, managed funds or direct investment. New Zealand GDP is at $248 billion with 5.3 million population. In 2021, Google co-founder & billionaire Larry Page with more than $110 billion net worth and one of the richest man in the world, had received a New Zealand residency for himself & family. Larry Page, who is born in Michigan in the United States, had applied for New Zealand residency using New Zealand’s 1 Resident Visa requiring an investment of NZ$10 million ($7.04 million) over 3 years which will grant himself and immediate family members indefinite residency.
New Zealand Reports Record 52,500 Net Citizens Departures in Last 12 Months with Australia Providing More Attractive Pay & Employment Packages, Tightens Work Visas after Record 173,000 People Migrated to New Zealand in 2023, New Zealand Active Investor Plus Program Requires NZD 5 Million Direct Investment or NZD 15 Million into Combination of Listed equities, Philanthropy, Managed Funds or Direct Investment, New Zealand GDP $248 Billion with 5.2 Million Population
16th May 2024- New Zealand has reported a record 52,500 net citizens departures in the last 12 months, with Australia providing more attractive pay & employment packages to attract New Zealand citizens. In early 2024, New Zealand tightened work visas after a record 173,000 people migrated to New Zealand in 2023. New Zealand Active Investor Plus Program requires NZD 5 million of direct investment or NZD 15 million into combination of listed equities, philanthropy, managed funds or direct investment. New Zealand GDP is at $248 billion with 5.2 million population. In 2021, Google co-founder & billionaire Larry Page with more than $110 billion net worth and one of the richest man in the world, had received a New Zealand residency for himself & family. Larry Page, who is born in Michigan in the United States, had applied for New Zealand residency using New Zealand’s 1 Resident Visa requiring an investment of NZ$10 million ($7.04 million) over 3 years which will grant himself and immediate family members indefinite residency.
Google Co-founder & Billionaire Larry Page Receives New Zealand Residency with NZ$10 Million Investment
12th August 2021 – Google co-founder & billionaire Larry Page with more than $110 billion net worth and one of the richest man in the world, has received a New Zealand residency for himself & family. Larry Page, who is born in Michigan in the United States, had applied for New Zealand residency using New Zealand’s 1 Resident Visa requiring an investment of NZ$10 million ($7.04 million) over 3 years which will grant himself and immediate family members indefinite residency.
New Zealand Investor 1 Resident Visa
If you have NZ $10 million to invest in New Zealand over a 3-year period, you can apply for New Zealand residence. If you’re granted residence you can go to New Zealand with your family and enjoy their unique lifestyle.
- Length of Stay: Indefinitely
- Live, work and study in New Zealand.
- Include your partner, and dependent children aged 24 and under, in your visa application.
- You may be able to bring your car, boat and household items to New Zealand, free of customs charges.
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