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If you want to settle in New Zealand and have funds to invest here, consider the Investor visa categories.
Active Investor Visa
The Active Investor Plus (AIP) scheme was introduced on 1 April 2025. It is simplified into the following options:
• Growth Category – NZ$5 million into direct investments or managed funds approved by Invest NZ. Invest for 3 years and spend 21 days in New Zealand to attain Permanent Residence.
• Balanced Category – NZ$10 million into most types of assets capable of generating a commercial return, including property developments, bonds and charities. Invest for 5 years and spend 105 days in New Zealand to attain Permanent Residence.
Business Investor
The Business Investor Visa (BIV) allows experienced business owners to buy, or buy into, an existing New Zealand business and actively drive its success on the ground. Applicants get a Work Visa which allows a pathway to Residence:
• With NZ$1 million, you can apply for Residence after successfully operating the business for 3 years.
• With NZ$2 million, you can apply for Residence after successfully operating the business for 1 year, but you must maintain ownership and profitability of the same business for at least 3 years.
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