Stay requirements by category
| Category | Investment period | Total days in New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| Growth | Three years | 21 days |
| Balanced | Five years | 105 days |
Why so low?
The programme reduced its stay requirements so that investors still running businesses in Asia can take part.
How to plan
- Growth: 21 days over three years — about a week a year.
- Balanced: 105 days over five years — about three weeks a year.
Combine visits with family holidays or business trips, and complete the days in several visits.
Keep records
Keep all travel records and check your running total regularly, so you don’t discover a shortfall near the end.
Family
Your spouse and dependent children receive resident visas too, so plan the stays around family travel.