Under investor immigration scheme, there two options “investor” and “investor plus”. Applicants are required to meet health and character requirements under this program. Besides these the investor has to spend a minimum length of time in New Zealand. The minimum investment required are shown below, under various categories.
1. Investor
Minimum Investment NZ$ 1.5 million (approx US$ 1.1 million) has to be invested in New Zealand for 4 yrs. This program requires 3 yrs of business experience and age of person must be 65 yrs and below.
2. Investor Plus
Minimum Investment NZ$ 10 million (approx US$ 8 million) has to be invested in New Zealand for 3 yrs. No age or business or english language proficiency required under this program.
Criteria for approval
You'll need to provide verifiable evidence that you meet the following criteria:
Investor Plus Investor
If your residence is approved in principle
With either category you’ll have 12 months to transfer your investment funds in an acceptable investment in New Zealand. You’ll need to provide verifiable documents to show that the funds you transfer to New Zealand came from the funds and/or assets that you nominate.You can apply to have this time frame extended and you can also apply for a work visa so you can travel to New Zealand to look into investment opportunities.
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1. Investor
Minimum Investment NZ$ 1.5 million (approx US$ 1.1 million) has to be invested in New Zealand for 4 yrs. This program requires 3 yrs of business experience and age of person must be 65 yrs and below.
2. Investor Plus
Minimum Investment NZ$ 10 million (approx US$ 8 million) has to be invested in New Zealand for 3 yrs. No age or business or english language proficiency required under this program.
Criteria for approval
You'll need to provide verifiable evidence that you meet the following criteria:
Investor Plus Investor
- Minimum investment funds NZ$ 10 million invested in NZ for three years NZ$ 1.5 million invested in NZ for four years
- Business experience requirement No requirement Minimum three years
- Maximum age No requirement 65 or younger
- Settlement funds No requirement NZ$ 1 million (transfer not required)
- Principal applicant's English language ability No requirement English speaking background or;International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test score 3+ or;
- Family member's English language ability No requirement Same as principal applicant or pre-purchase ESOL tuition
- Minimum time in NZ 44 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 All applicants must meet requirements
If your residence is approved in principle
With either category you’ll have 12 months to transfer your investment funds in an acceptable investment in New Zealand. You’ll need to provide verifiable documents to show that the funds you transfer to New Zealand came from the funds and/or assets that you nominate.You can apply to have this time frame extended and you can also apply for a work visa so you can travel to New Zealand to look into investment opportunities.
If you would like to contact us for advice in relation to your matter, please complete the Contact Form .
Temporary Retirement Category
Under investor immigration scheme, there two options “investor” and “investor plus”. Applicants are required to meet health and character requirements under this program. Besides these the investor has to spend a minimum length of time in New Zealand. The minimum investment required are shown below, under various categories.
The temporary retirement category provides you with a two year New Zealand visitor visa which you can travel in and out of New Zealand on as many times as you wish. In order to be eligible for the temporary retirement category you must be a minimum for 66 years of age and hold comprehensive travel and health insurance throughout your stay in New Zealand. You must be able to nominate funds equivalent to NZD$750,000 and be able to invest them over a period of two years. You will require an additional NZD$500,000 for maintenance funds and have an annual income of NZD$60,000 per annum. At the end of your two-year visa, it is possible to remain in New Zealand by applying for another visa.
The temporary retirement category provides you with a two year New Zealand visitor visa which you can travel in and out of New Zealand on as many times as you wish. In order to be eligible for the temporary retirement category you must be a minimum for 66 years of age and hold comprehensive travel and health insurance throughout your stay in New Zealand. You must be able to nominate funds equivalent to NZD$750,000 and be able to invest them over a period of two years. You will require an additional NZD$500,000 for maintenance funds and have an annual income of NZD$60,000 per annum. At the end of your two-year visa, it is possible to remain in New Zealand by applying for another visa.