New Zealand Active Investor Plus & Permanent Residency Program
RESIDENCE THROUGH GROWTH-FOCUSED INVESTMENT
New Zealand Active Investor Plus Visa
Residence Through Investment in New Zealand’s Growth Economy
The New Zealand Active Investor Plus Visa is designed for experienced investors seeking residence while contributing capital to the country’s businesses and economic development.
Under the Growth category, applicants invest at least NZD 5 million in qualifying investments for three years. Eligible investments principally include approved managed funds and direct investments in New Zealand businesses.
Approved applicants may live, work and study in New Zealand and include an eligible partner and dependent children. The programme requires a minimum presence of only 21 days during the three-year investment period.
Programme Overview Active Investor Plus Visa at a Glance
PROGRAMME TYPE: New Zealand Residence by Investment
INVESTMENT: Growth Category Starting from NZD 5 Million
INVESTMENT PERIOD: Three Years
PHYSICAL PRESENCE: Minimum 21 Days During the Investment Period
FAMILY INCLUSION: Partner and Dependent Children Aged 24 or Younger
RESIDENCE RIGHTS: Live, Work and Study in New Zealand
Explore the Growth Category Investments
Investments Supporting New Zealand’s Economy
The Growth category directs capital towards qualifying New Zealand businesses and approved investment funds. Applicants may invest through approved managed funds, qualifying direct investments or a combination of both. The full NZD 5 million must remain in acceptable investments throughout the three-year investment period. Every investment must satisfy Immigration New Zealand’s prevailing requirements and should be independently reviewed before funds are committed.
Approved Managed Funds
Professionally Managed Growth Investments
Invest through managed funds approved for the Active Investor Plus Visa Growth category.
Source of Funds and Traceability
Establishing a Clear Financial Record
Applicants must demonstrate that their nominated funds were legally earned or acquired, personally owned and transferred through recognised banking channels.
Key Benefits of New Zealand Residency
What New Zealand Residence Offers Your Family
Residence and Permanent Residence: Live, work and study in New Zealand and apply for permanent residence after completing the three-year investment period and all programme conditions.
Limited Physical Presence: Spend a minimum of only 21 days in New Zealand during the three-year investment period.
Family Inclusion: Include an eligible partner and dependent children aged 24 or younger within the residence application.
Potential Path to Citizenship: Applicants who genuinely live in New Zealand may become eligible for citizenship after five years, subject to presence and other legal requirements.
Education and Quality of Life: Access respected schools and universities, a multicultural society, natural surroundings and a high standard of living.
Stable and Established Environment: Benefit from New Zealand’s political and economic stability, transparent institutions and respected legal framework.
Why Choose Gateway 2 World for New Zealand Residency?
Investment-Led Advice Backed by International Experience
Growth Category Assessment
We review your financial profile, investment objectives and family requirements before advising whether the programme is appropriate.
Investment Option Guidance
We help you understand the difference between approved managed funds and qualifying direct investments.
Source-of-Funds Planning
We help organise the records required to establish the legal origin, ownership and traceability of your investment capital.
Investment Due Diligence
We coordinate independent review of the proposed fund or direct investment before any financial commitment is made.
Professional Coordination
We work with licensed New Zealand advisers, lawyers, accountants and investment professionals involved in the application.
Four Decades of Experience
Our 40 years of international experience bring perspective, discretion and personal attention to an important residence and investment decision.
Our Four-Step Application Process
Clear Guidance from Assessment to Residence
Profile and Financial Assessment
We review your eligibility, family composition, financial position, source of wealth and investment preferences.
Investment Selection and Due Diligence
Suitable approved managed funds or qualifying direct investments are identified and independently reviewed.
Application and Source-of-Funds Review
The residence application is prepared with the required personal, financial, ownership and source-of-funds evidence.
Fund Transfer and Investment Compliance
Following approval in principle, the nominated funds are transferred through recognised banking channels and maintained in qualifying investments for three years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about New Zealand Residency by Investment.
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