Two categories
- Growth: NZD 5,000,000 over three years in qualifying higher-risk investments, such as qualifying funds or direct investment in New Zealand businesses; 21 days in New Zealand in total
- Balanced: NZD 10,000,000 over five years, with a broader range of investments; 105 days in total
Key advantages
- Resident visas for the whole family
- No English requirement
- Low stay requirements
Residential property
Your own home and ordinary residential property do not count as qualifying investments. Since March 2026, holders of this visa can buy one home worth NZD 5 million or more.
New Zealand AIP at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Investment | From NZD 5,000,000 |
| Investment period | Three or five years |
| English requirement | None |
| Family | Spouse and dependent children |
New Zealand AIP application process and timing
- Assessment and investment planning (1–2 months): We assess your source of funds and choose the category and investments.
- Application (A few weeks): Lodge the resident visa application.
- Approval in principle and investment (Within the required period): After approval in principle, complete the investment.
- Resident visa (After approval): Receive the resident visa once invested, and maintain the investment for the investment period.
Main New Zealand AIP requirements
- Growth: NZD 5 million invested over three years in qualifying higher-risk investments
- Balanced: NZD 10 million invested over five years in a broader range of qualifying investments
- The minimum days in New Zealand during the investment period
- Character and health requirements met
Key benefits of New Zealand AIP
- New Zealand resident visas for the whole family
- No English language requirement
- Low stay requirements
- Children receive local education
More questions about New Zealand AIP
Do I need English? No. The current programme has removed the English language requirement.
Can the investment include real estate? Your own home and ordinary residential property do not count as qualifying investments; the Balanced category can include commercial or industrial property development. From March 2026, holders of this visa can buy one home worth NZD 5 million or more.
Next step
Every family’s background, funds and timeline are different. Global Immigrate’s professional consultants can assess, free of charge, whether this programme suits you and compare other options. You can also request the full programme brochure on the programme page.
Learn more: New Zealand Active Investor Plus (AIP)