New Zealand Investor Visa
The investor business migration visas are for investors who want to gain residence in New Zealand.Investor Visa
It allows you to stay in New Zealand permanently as long as you comply with the conditions of your visa.
There are two options available depending on the financial commitment to New Zealand.
The Investor Visa (Investor 2 Category) is an option if you plan to invest a minimum of NZ$1.5 million over a four year period. If you’re looking to invest $NZ10 million or more then the Investor Plus Visa (Investor 1 Category) could be a better option. Below are the main differences between these two options.
Criteria for approval
You will need to provide verifiable evidence that you meet the following criteria:
| Investor Plus | Investor | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum investment funds | NZ$ 10 million invested in NZ for three years | NZ$ 10 million invested in NZ for three years NZ$ 1.5 million invested in NZ for four years |
| Business experience requirement | No requirement | Minimum three years |
| Maximum age | No requirement | 65 or younger |
| Settlement funds | No requirement | NZ$ 1 million (transfer not required) |
| Principal applicant's English language ability | No requirement |
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| Family member's English language ability | No requirement | Same as principal applicant or pre-purchase ESOL tuition |
| Minimum time in NZ | 44 days in NZ in each of the last two years of the three-year investment period | 146 days in NZ in each of the last three years of the four-year investment period |
| Health and character | All applicants must meet requirements |
