New Zealand's Active Investor Plus visa is a residence by investment route open to applicants of any nationality, including Lebanese nationals, administered by Immigration New Zealand.
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 Active Investor Plus visa is open to applicants of any nationality, so Lebanese nationals can apply on the same terms as other foreign applicants. Eligibility turns on the qualifying investment, health and character requirements rather than on nationality.
Applicants must meet health and character standards, which include medical checks and police certificates from countries of long stay. The English language requirement has been removed. Confirm current requirements with the official authority.
There are two categories. The Growth category focuses on higher risk investments such as managed funds and direct investment in New Zealand businesses. The Balanced category allows a mix of investments including listed equities, bonds, property developments and qualifying philanthropy. From June 2026 the Growth category permits a portion of the total investment to go to qualifying philanthropy. Confirm the current categories and acceptable investments with the official authority.
The Growth category requires the investment to be held for a minimum of three years with a minimum number of days spent in New Zealand during that period. The Balanced category requires a longer holding period. Processing times depend on the file and on checks. Confirm current processing times and stay requirements with the official authority.
Reported minimums are from NZD 5 million for the Growth category held for at least three years, and from NZD 10 million for the Balanced category held for five years. Government charges and professional fees apply on top. Confirm the current figures and all fees with the official authority before committing funds.
| Category | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Growth | From NZD 5,000,000 (reported) | Held at least three years, minimum days in New Zealand apply |
| Balanced | From NZD 10,000,000 (reported) | Held five years, wider range of acceptable investments |
| Government and professional fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Charged in addition to the investment |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Immigration New Zealand publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. The visa is open to applicants of any nationality. Approval depends on the qualifying investment and on meeting health and character requirements.
The English language requirement has been removed for this visa. Confirm the current requirements with the official authority.
Immigration New Zealand administers the Active Investor Plus visa.
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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