Investor & Business Residence
How These Categories Generally Work
A general overview of New Zealand's investor and business residence pathways, such as the Active Investor Plus category, and the kinds of factors Immigration New Zealand generally considers. This is general information only — not personalised advice. Investment settings and thresholds change over time; current detail is on immigration.govt.nz, and how a category applies is assessed by a licensed adviser.
General Overview
What Investor Categories Generally Involve
Qualifying Investments
Investor categories generally require investment into qualifying assets over a set period. The accepted investment types and minimums are set by INZ and change over time.
Investment Weighting & Mix
Some categories generally weight different investment types differently, which can affect the required amount. The current weightings are published by Immigration New Zealand.
Settlement & Presence
Investor residence generally carries presence or settlement expectations over the investment period. The specific obligations are set by current policy.
Source of Funds
Investor categories generally require evidence that funds were lawfully earned and owned. How this is documented depends on individual circumstances and is reviewed by an adviser.
Working With VisaPlex
From First Conversation to a Clear Plan
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Map Your Situation
Start in the AVA workspace to organise your investment intentions and background against the general framework.
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Adviser Review
A licensed immigration adviser reviews your circumstances against current policy and explains the options that may apply.
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Structure & Prepare
If you choose to proceed, your adviser guides the evidence and structuring relevant to your situation, including source-of-funds documentation.
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Submission & Support
Your application is submitted and supported through to a decision.
Common Questions
Common Questions About Investor Visas
Minimum investment amounts, accepted asset types and any weightings are set by Immigration New Zealand and change over time. The current settings are on immigration.govt.nz and confirmed for your situation by an adviser.
Investment periods and conditions are set by current INZ policy and vary by category. Your adviser can explain the current requirements relevant to you.
Investor categories generally require evidence that funds were lawfully earned and owned. What is acceptable depends on individual circumstances; this is personalised advice from a licensed adviser.
No. VisaPlex provides general information and an AI-assisted planning workspace. Whether you meet a category is personalised immigration advice provided by a licensed adviser.
Next Step
Talk Through Your Investment Pathway
Tell us a little about your plans and our licensed adviser will review how the investor and business residence categories may apply to your situation.