New Zealand runs an investment residency route called the Active Investor Plus visa, managed by Immigration New Zealand. Turkish nationals can apply on the same basis as other investors. This page sets out the current position so you can plan.
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.
Turkish nationals are eligible. The Active Investor Plus visa is open to investors regardless of nationality, so Turkish citizens apply on the same terms as others. Selection rests on making and holding a qualifying investment and passing health and character checks.
Applicants must meet the investment, health and character rules set by Immigration New Zealand. Confirm the live eligibility criteria before you apply.
There are two investment categories. The Growth category sits at a lower threshold and asks for acceptable investments held for a set period. The Balanced category sits at a higher threshold with a longer holding period. From 1 June 2026 the Growth category allows a portion of the total to go toward eligible philanthropy. Confirm the live category rules and the list of acceptable investments with Immigration New Zealand.
Immigration New Zealand reports an average of about 35 working days to reach approval in principle under the current settings, after which you make and evidence your investment. Total time depends on how quickly funds are deployed. Confirm current processing with the official authority.
The figures below are the headline investment thresholds. They are investment amounts, not fees. Confirm the current minimums, holding periods and government charges with Immigration New Zealand.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Growth category investment | From NZD 5,000,000 | Held in acceptable investments for a minimum of 36 months. Confirm the current rules |
| Balanced category investment | From NZD 10,000,000 | Held in acceptable investments for a minimum of 60 months. Confirm the current rules |
| Government and visa fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Application and related charges apply |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. The visa is open to qualifying investors regardless of nationality. Eligibility depends on the investment, health and character rules, not on being Turkish.
The Growth category has a lower threshold with a shorter holding period, while the Balanced category has a higher threshold with a longer holding period. Confirm the current figures with Immigration New Zealand.
It is a residency route. New Zealand citizenship has its own separate residence and presence requirements. Confirm the current path with the official authority.
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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