Migrant Investor
The Government’s new business migration scheme launched on 28th July 2009 aims to boost economic performance by making New Zealand more attractive for business and entrepreneurial migrants. Attracting the right business migrants has been identified as a high priority initiative but would require a fresh approach will ensure we bring more investors, connect them with existing business networks, and create real jobs for New Zealanders. These changes represent a very positive step in the right direction.
The Migrant Investment Policy aims to attract financial capital to local firms or government by providing residence to people who wish to make a significant financial contribution to New Zealand's economyThe former three categories have been streamlined to two, with more realistic requirements for capital, language skills and time spent in New Zealand annually, as well as a far greater flexibility in terms of investment vehicles.
| Key requirements | Investor Plus (Investor 1 Category) | Investor (Investor 2 Category) |
| Maximum age | No requirement | 65 or younger |
| Business experience | No requirement | Minimum of three years |
| Investment funds | NZ$10 million invested in NZ for three years | NZ$1.5 million invested in NZ for four years |
| Settlement funds | No requirement | NZ$1 million (transfer not required) |
| Principal applicant's English language | No requirement | - an English speaking background,or - an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test report with an overall band score of three or more, or - a competent user of English |
| Family member's English language | No requirement | Same as principal applicant or pre-purchase ESOL tuition |
| Minimum time in New Zealand | 73 days in NZ in each of the last two years of the three-year investment period | 146 days in NZ in each of the last three years of the four-year investment period |
| Health and character | Applicants under both categories must meet health and character requirements. | |
All applicants - must meet the general health and character requirements.
Conditions apply regarding the acquisition and ownership of funds to be invested. Funds must also be invested in an acceptable investment in New Zealand.
Investor Plus (Investor 1 Category) find out more.
Investor (Investor 2 Category) find out more.
To make an enquiry click or call +64 7 834 9222
This page was last updated on 25 September 2009