Active Investor Plus Category – effective 1 April 2025
The Active Investor Plus (AIP) is a resident visa which directly facilitates foreign investment into New Zealand. This visa is most suitable for successful and experienced investors and entrepreneurs who wish to invest into the New Zealand economy and/or into New Zealand businesses with projects that align with the New Zealand government’s economic growth strategy. Such investors are welcomed because their capital boosts the economy, and their presence and international connections provide significant benefits throughout New Zealand society.There are two investment categories:
Growth Category
- Requires an investment of NZ$5 million (approx. USD2.8m) for 3 years
- Investments can only be made into Direct Investments and/or Managed Funds that are approved by New Zealand Trade & Enterprise (NZTE) as acceptable Growth Investments. These investments comprise direct equity investments into businesses with eligible growth projects, or into managed funds which invest in such businesses/projects and which can add value to the various sectors of the economy eg: infrastructure, tourism, health, film, education, technology, manufacturing, renewable energy, primary sector infrastructure etc.
- Applicant must spend 21 days in New Zealand in the 3-year investment term
Balanced Category
- Requires an investment of NZ$10 million (approx. USD5.6m) for 5 years
- Investments can be made into a variety of investments – bonds (government, local government, corporate), listed New Zealand equities, new residential developments that add to New Zealand’s housing stock, new commercial and industrial developments or adding value to existing developments, philanthropy and also any Growth Investments as above
- Applicant must spend 105 days in New Zealand in the 5 year investment term – this time can be reduced if additional investment is made into Growth Investments
Other:
- Applicants must be of acceptable health and character
- There is no English language requirement
- The investment funds must be legally earned or obtained and, following approval, be transferred to New Zealand through the banking system.
- Children under 25 years, who are single, have no children of their own, and depend financially on their parents, can be included in their parents’ residence application.
- On successful completion of the required investment period, and the time in New Zealand, the applicant and their family are eligible for the Permanent Resident Visa – a lifelong resident visa with no conditions and no expiry date.
To request further information on the Active Investor Category please enquire below.
For a no-obligation discussion to learn more about the AIP investor category, and if it is suitable for you, please contact the Pathways® Managing Director Richard Howard directly. Richard personally manages all AIP investor applications.