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New Zealand AIP Stay Days 2026: Growth Category 21 Days over Three Years

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Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director

Summary

New Zealand Active Investor Plus Growth category has a relatively low stay requirement (e.g. about 21 days over three years). This article contrasts it with the Balanced category.

Short answer: New Zealand Active Investor Plus Growth (NZD 5,000,000 over three years) has a relatively low stay requirement — for example about 21 days over three years. Balanced has higher investment and longer hold; stay rules may differ.

Key points

  • Growth: lower investment, shorter hold, lower stay
  • Balanced: higher investment, longer hold
  • Suited as a low-stay back-up residence

How to choose

  • Want lower stay days: prioritise understanding Growth.
  • Can accept higher investment: compare Balanced.

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FAQ

How many days for Growth?

For example about 21 days over three years; confirm the latest official rules.

Is the investment recoverable?

After the holding period it follows the investment terms — it is not a donation.

Is approval permanent residence?

It is residence; further planning follows the rules.

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