New Zealand Active Investor Plus Visa – residence by investment advice

Pitt & Moore & your visa

Strategic immigration advice for investors committing NZD $5 million or more to New Zealand.

Investor immigration is high-stakes and often intersects with commercial structuring, compliance, overseas investment rules and timing considerations. The right legal strategy early reduces risk and protects capital. We advise based on current Immigration New Zealand policy at time of application.

Book your free 15-minute appointment to speak with us about your visa requirements and your circumstances.

What is the New Zealand Active Investor Plus Visa?

The Active Investor Plus Visa, informally known as the Golden Visa, allows eligible investors to obtain New Zealand residence by committing at least NZD $5 million in acceptable investment options.

Acceptable investments may include approved managed funds, direct investments in New Zealand businesses, or qualifying property developments, depending on the category selected. The visa is designed to attract investors who contribute to New Zealand’s economic development.

Foreign nationals who obtain residence through the Active Investor Plus Visa may also be eligible to buy or build homes in New Zealand valued at NZD $5 million or more.

Active Investor Plus Visa investment requirements

Investment requirements vary depending on the selected category.

The growth category generally requires investment in approved managed funds and/or eligible New Zealand businesses.

The balanced category allows broader investment options, including certain equities, bonds, property and philanthropic investments.

Applicants must obtain approval in principle before committing funds. Investment structures must comply with Immigration New Zealand requirements.

Residence and physical presence requirements

Residence requirements differ by category.

The growth category generally requires a minimum stay of 21 days in New Zealand over a three-year period.

The balanced category generally requires a minimum stay of 105 days over a five-year period, with potential reductions for higher investment levels.

Investors may become eligible for permanent residence and, subject to meeting statutory requirements, New Zealand citizenship.

How to apply for the Active Investor Plus Visa

The application process typically includes:

Careful preparation and coordination reduce risk and avoid unnecessary delays.

Coordinating immigration with business and property investment

Where your investment involves a business purchase, property acquisition or overseas investment considerations, we provide coordinated advice through the wider firm.

We assist with:

Why work with Pitt & Moore for investor immigration?

We provide structured, legally robust advice for investors seeking residence by investment.

“Pitt & Moore guided us through every step.
Their expertise gave us total peace of mind.”

— PITT & MOORE CLIENT FROM CANADA

Frequently asked questions about the Active Investor Plus Visa

Partners and dependent children may be included in the residence application, subject to eligibility requirements.
Yes. Residence holders under the Active Investor Plus visa may be eligible to buy or build homes valued at NZD $5 million or more.
Processing times vary depending on application complexity and Immigration New Zealand workload.
After maintaining residence and meeting statutory requirements, investors may become eligible to apply for New Zealand citizenship.

Book a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your needs

If you are considering the Active Investor Plus Visa and committing NZD $5 million or more to New Zealand investments, book an appointment to discuss your eligibility, investment structure and next steps.