Private Consultation
We take on a limited number of investor clients each quarter. Tell us about your situation and we'll determine whether we're the right fit.
$3.73B
NZD (~US$2.2B) Committed to NZ Economy
635
AIP Applications Since April 2025
~31
Working Days to Approval in Principle
183
Countries Visa-Free with NZ Passport
A Different Kind of Immigration Advisory
Most immigration firms measure success by volume. We measure it by outcome. InvestVisaNZ works with a carefully selected number of high-net-worth individuals and families, because investor visa applications demand a level of attention that volume practices simply cannot provide.
IAA-Licensed Specialists
Every adviser on our team holds a current licence from the Immigration Advisers Authority. We operate under the regulatory standards of the New Zealand immigration system — not around them.
Policy-Level Insight
From the April 2025 AIP overhaul to the February 2026 luxury property exemption, we track every policy shift in real time. Your application is built on the latest rules — not last year's assumptions.
One Team, Start to Settlement
Eligibility assessment. Source of funds documentation. Fund selection from the NZTE-approved list. Application filing. OIO consent. Settlement support. You won't be handed off between departments or outsourced to third parties.
New Zealand Investor Visa Pathways
Three distinct routes to New Zealand permanent residency through the Active Investor Plus and Business Investor programmes.
Active Investor Plus — Growth
NZ$5 million (approximately US$3 million) minimum invested in NZTE-approved managed funds, venture capital, private equity, or direct business investments. The most accessible pathway to NZ residency — and the one most investors choose.
- 3-Year Investment Period
- Only 21 Days Physical Presence Required
- No English Language Requirement
- No Age Limit
Active Investor Plus — Balanced
NZ$10 million (approximately US$6 million) with access to the full spectrum of investment options — including NZ government bonds, corporate bonds, and local government bonds alongside growth investments.
- 5-Year Investment Period
- 105 Days Physical Presence
- Government Bond Allocation Permitted
- Lower Risk Profile
Business Investor Work Visa
From NZ$1 million (approximately US$600,000). Purchase an established New Zealand business and build your pathway to residence through active ownership and management. Launched November 2025.
- NZ$1M (~US$600K) or NZ$2M (~US$1.2M) Fast-Track
- Must Purchase Existing NZ Business
- Age Limit: 55 • English Required
- 3+ Years Business Experience
Why New Zealand Is the World's Most Compelling Investor Destination in 2026
The global investment migration landscape has shifted dramatically. Australia closed its Significant Investor Visa on 31 July 2024. The United Kingdom shut its Tier 1 Investor route in 2022. Spain followed suit in April 2025. For high-net-worth individuals seeking residency in a stable, English-speaking, common-law jurisdiction, the options have narrowed to a handful of credible programmes.
New Zealand's Active Investor Plus visa stands apart — not because it was the only one left, but because the government redesigned it to be genuinely competitive. The April 2025 overhaul dropped the minimum from NZ$15 million to NZ$5 million (approximately US$3 million), removed the English language requirement entirely, and reduced physical presence to just 21 days over three years.
The result speaks for itself: 635 applications by March 2026. NZ$3.73 billion (~US$2.2 billion) in committed investment. A programme that attracted more capital in ten months than its predecessor managed in two and a half years.
What NZ Residency Gives You
- check_circle Trans-Tasman Pathway — NZ citizenship (achievable ~5–8 years from investment) unlocks the right to live and work in Australia under the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement
- check_circle 183-Country Passport — One of the world's strongest travel documents, ranked consistently in the global top 10
- check_circle Luxury Property Rights — From March 2026, investor visa holders can purchase residential property valued at NZ$5M+ (~US$3M+)
- check_circle Education & Healthcare — Access to NZ's publicly funded health system and world-ranked education institutions
- check_circle Political Stability — Rule of law, independent judiciary, low corruption, consistently ranked among the world's safest nations
- check_circle Pathway to Citizenship — Approximately 5–8 years from initial investment to NZ passport eligibility
How NZ Compares to Every Other Golden Visa in 2026
Australia, UK, US EB-5, Portugal, Spain, Hungary — where each programme stands and why NZ leads.
Read the Full Comparison →Policy Intelligence
Original analysis on New Zealand immigration policy, global investment migration trends, and what they mean for prospective investors.
NZ$3.73 Billion (~US$2.2B) in 11 Months: Inside the Active Investor Plus Boom
How the April 2025 reforms transformed New Zealand into the world's hottest investor migration destination — and what the numbers reveal about who's investing.
Investor Visa Holders Can Now Buy NZ Luxury Property
From March 2026, AIP holders can purchase one residential property valued at NZ$5M (~US$3M) or more. We break down the OIO consent process, fees, and implications.
Read the Analysis →Why 40% of Applicants Are American
The political, financial, and lifestyle factors driving wealthy US citizens to choose New Zealand over every other option.
flight_takeoffFrom NZ$15M to NZ$5M (~US$3M)
The full policy evolution — how NZ learned from its initial failure and built a programme that actually works.
historyHow the Active Investor Plus Visa Works
The process from initial consultation to permanent New Zealand residency typically spans 4–6 months to approval in principle, followed by a 3 or 5-year investment period depending on your chosen category.
Private Consultation
We assess your eligibility, investment capacity, and objectives to recommend the right pathway
Documentation
Source of funds evidence, police certificates, medical examinations, and identity verification
Application & Approval
Filed with Immigration New Zealand — average 31 working days to approval in principle (80% within 3 months)
Fund Transfer & Investment
Transfer capital to New Zealand and invest in NZTE-approved funds within 6 months of approval
Permanent Residency
Upon completing your investment term, your resident visa converts to permanent resident status — valid for life
Government filing fees: NZ$12,070 (~US$7,000) application charge + NZ$15,400 (~US$9,000) immigration levy = NZ$27,470 (~US$16,000) total. Professional advisory fees are separate and discussed during consultation.
We Don't Work with Everyone. That's the Point.
Investor visa applications are complex, high-stakes, and deeply personal. We keep our client list deliberately small so every case gets the strategic depth it requires.
If you're serious about New Zealand residency and ready to invest, we'd welcome the opportunity to learn about your situation.