Investment Migration

NZ Active Investor
Plus Visa

New Zealand's flagship investment migration program - a premium pathway to residency for high-net-worth individuals.

Program Overview

A Premium Pathway to New Zealand Residency

The Active Investor Plus Visa is New Zealand's flagship investment migration program, providing a pathway to permanent residency for high-net-worth individuals who invest in New Zealand's economy.

The program offers two investment categories - Growth and Balanced - each with different investment thresholds, eligible investment types, and presence requirements.

Symphony Centre, Auckland - our featured NZ project - qualifies under the Balanced Category as a new residential and commercial property development.

Partner and dependent children aged 24 and under are included in the main application with full rights to live, work and study in New Zealand.

NZD $5M
Growth Category Minimum
NZD $10M
Balanced Category Minimum
~3 Months
AIP Processing Time
5 Years
Path to NZ Citizenship
Investment Categories

Growth vs Balanced

Growth Category

NZD $5 Million

Suitable for investors focused on direct NZ business investments and managed funds.

  • Direct investments in NZ businesses
  • INZ-approved managed funds
  • 36-month investment period
  • Minimum 21 days in NZ during investment period
  • Permanent residency eligible after 3 years
  • Travel rights: 4 years from first arrival
Flexible Presence

Reduce Your NZ Presence Requirements

Clients investing additional Growth funds can reduce required NZ presence days - ideal for globally mobile high-net-worth individuals.

Total Nominated Funds Growth Component Days Required in NZ Reduction
NZD $10 millionNone (base)105 days-
NZD $11 million+$1M in Growth assets91 days–14 days
NZD $12 million+$2M in Growth assets77 days–28 days
NZD $13 million+$3M in Growth assets63 days–42 days (max)

* Additional Growth funds must be nominated before AIP is granted. INZ will verify they remain invested throughout the 60-month period.

Application Process

Pathway to Permanent Residency

1

Assess Eligibility

Review client funds, source of wealth, health and character requirements against INZ criteria.

2

Confirm Investment

Contact Symphony Centre sales concierge to confirm availability and discuss reservation.

3

Verify with INZ

Confirm the property development qualifies with Invest New Zealand for the Balanced Category.

4

Lodge Application

Prepare and submit the AIP application with full documentation. Allow ~3 months processing.

5

Transfer & Invest

Arrange international funds transfer within 6 months of AIP approval and complete documentation.

Ready to explore NZ residency?

Speak with our team to understand whether the Active Investor Plus Visa is right for your client.

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