Short answer: New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus requires investment in official acceptable investments for a set period under Growth or Balanced structures, with different minimums and presence duties. It is a residence path.
Information current as of October 2026.
How do Growth and Balanced differ?
| Item | Growth | Balanced |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio tilt | Higher growth/risk weight | More defensive weight |
| Minimum investment | Lower floor (official table) | Higher floor |
| Presence | Category day-count rules | Category day-count rules |
Can residential property alone qualify?
Residential property is generally not a main acceptable investment. See New Zealand Active Investor.
Can family obtain status together?
Spouse and dependent children can usually be included.
Can funds exit after the investment period?
Only after hold periods and immigration conditions are met.
Global Immigrate field notes
Confirm global assets can convert into NZ acceptable investments within the timeline. Applications are handled by Global Immigrate’s in-house team.
Use programme matching or contact advisors.
This article is general information, not legal or tax advice.