The cost of the Active Investor Plus visa is driven by the qualifying investment, with government and professional fees on top. Here is how it breaks down.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
The investment is by far the largest cost. The Growth category requires a minimum of 5 million New Zealand dollars held for at least three years in higher risk assets. The Balanced category requires a minimum of 10 million New Zealand dollars held for at least five years across a wider mix.
This capital is invested, not paid to the government, but it is locked into qualifying assets for the holding period and carries investment risk.
Immigration New Zealand charges a visa application fee and an immigration levy, and there may be charges for medical and police certificates. These are modest next to the investment. Confirm the current visa fee schedule with Immigration New Zealand.
Most applicants use a licensed immigration adviser or lawyer and a fund or investment manager. These fees are not set by the government and vary by provider and the complexity of your assets, so compare scope before you commit.
Plan around the qualifying investment first, then add government fees, fund or management costs and professional fees. The table below is indicative only.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying investment, Growth | From 5,000,000 New Zealand dollars | Held at least three years in qualifying assets |
| Qualifying investment, Balanced | From 10,000,000 New Zealand dollars | Held at least five years across a wider mix |
| Visa application fee and levy | Confirm with the official authority | Set by Immigration New Zealand |
| Fund or investment management | Varies by manager | Annual fees may apply |
| Professional and legal fees | Varies by provider | Not set by the government |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Immigration New Zealand publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
The capital is invested in qualifying assets rather than paid as a fee, so it remains yours subject to investment risk and the holding period. Confirm the rules with Immigration New Zealand.
The Growth category has the lower minimum at 5 million New Zealand dollars but a higher risk asset profile. The right choice depends on your goals, not cost alone.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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