The Active Investor Plus visa is New Zealand's main residence by investment route, offering two categories that trade a higher investment for a shorter holding period and fewer required days in the country.
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 administered by Immigration New Zealand. It is built around active, productive investment rather than passive holdings, and it leads to residence with a pathway to permanent residence.
There are two categories, Growth and Balanced. The Growth category asks for a smaller sum into higher growth assets with fewer required days. The Balanced category asks for a larger sum across a wider mix with more required days.
Under the Growth category an applicant invests at least five million New Zealand dollars in acceptable investments for at least thirty six months and spends at least twenty one days in New Zealand across that period.
Under the Balanced category an applicant invests at least ten million New Zealand dollars for at least sixty months and spends at least one hundred and five days across the five years. From 1 June 2026, Growth applicants may direct up to twenty percent of the total toward approved philanthropic contributions, with eligibility rules that apply to both categories.
If the application is approved in principle, the applicant generally has six months to transfer and place the funds. After the investment period is completed and conditions are met, the holder can apply for a permanent resident visa. Confirm current processing and conditions with Immigration New Zealand.
The amounts below are the qualifying investment thresholds. Application fees, levies and professional fees are set separately and change. Confirm every figure with Immigration New Zealand before acting.
A successful application gives a resident visa for the investor and included family, with the right to live in New Zealand and a route to permanent residence once conditions are met.
The required time in the country is modest compared with many programmes, which suits investors who want a base in New Zealand without full relocation at the outset.
| Category | Minimum investment | Hold and presence |
|---|---|---|
| Growth | 5 million New Zealand dollars | 36 months, at least 21 days in New Zealand |
| Balanced | 10 million New Zealand dollars | 60 months, at least 105 days in New Zealand |
| Application fees and levies | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set separately by Immigration New Zealand |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
The Growth category requires at least five million New Zealand dollars for thirty six months. The Balanced category requires at least ten million New Zealand dollars for sixty months. Confirm current figures with Immigration New Zealand.
Growth applicants must spend at least twenty one days across the investment period and Balanced applicants at least one hundred and five days across five years. Confirm the current rule with the authority.
From 1 June 2026, Growth applicants may direct up to twenty percent of the total toward approved philanthropic contributions, subject to eligibility rules. Confirm details with 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.
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