Hong Kong
Taiwan
VietnamThe main changes
| Change | Effect |
|---|---|
| English requirement removed | Investors with limited English can apply |
| Lower stay requirements | Suits people still running businesses in Asia |
| Two categories | Choose by capital and risk preference |
The two categories
| Growth | Balanced | |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | NZD 5,000,000 | NZD 10,000,000 |
| Period | Three years | Five years |
| Stay requirement | 21 days in total | 105 days in total |
Investment range
- Growth: higher-risk qualifying investments, such as qualifying funds or direct investment in New Zealand businesses
- Balanced: a broader range, including commercial or industrial property development
- Your own home and ordinary residential property don’t count
Family
Your spouse and dependent children receive resident visas with you.
Who it suits
- Families with limited English who want their children raised in English
- Investors still running businesses in Asia who can only visit briefly
- People who want Western residence and diversified assets
An example
One applicant with limited English assumed New Zealand was out of reach; after choosing the Growth category and arranging qualifying investments, he received resident visas in about 9 months, and his child started school in Auckland.