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New Zealand investment immigration
New Zealand Active Investor Plus (AIP)
Invest NZD 5 million or more, and your whole family receives New Zealand resident visas.
Programme overview
The New Zealand Active Investor Plus visa grants residence in exchange for qualifying investments in New Zealand. There are two categories, Growth and Balanced; the English language requirement has been removed and the stay requirements reduced.
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InvestmentFrom NZD 5,000,000
Investment periodThree or five years
English requirementNone
FamilySpouse and dependent children
Summary
The Growth category requires NZD 5 million invested over three years in higher-risk investments (such as qualifying funds or direct investment in New Zealand businesses), with 21 days spent in New Zealand in total; the Balanced category requires NZD 10 million over five years, with a broader range of investments and 105 days in total.
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
Why Global Immigrate for New Zealand AIP
- families approved
- 6+
- approval rate
- 100%
- offering this programme since
- 2022
Honest about risk
Investment immigration means taking investment risk. We explain each project’s worst case and exit terms clearly, and never promise a “guaranteed return of capital”.
A dedicated professional team
Our team works in Mandarin, Cantonese and English. Wherever you are, a dedicated consultant handles your documents, source of funds and interview preparation from start to finish.
Planning beyond immigration
GI Group’s teams can handle pre-immigration tax, asset allocation, your children’s education and overseas property at the same time, so the arrangements never conflict.
Our fund standards
We only recommend investments that meet the standards below. Fund details and investment documents are provided to eligible investors during consultation.
| Criterion | Our standard | Common in the market |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | Already accepted by New Zealand’s investment authorities | Only “expected to qualify” |
| Manager track record | Past fund performance and completed exits reviewed | Mostly newly launched funds with no track record |
| Exit terms | A clear redemption or exit mechanism at the end of the investment period | Unclear exit terms |
| Fees | All management and performance fees set out in writing | Fees scattered across different documents |
| Diversification | Spread across several businesses or funds | Concentrated in a single project |
Investments carry risk; past performance is not a guide to future returns.
Our three guarantees
Full service-fee refund if refused
Guaranteed in your service agreement: if your application is refused, we refund the service fees you have paid in full — or you can switch to another suitable programme at no extra charge.
No extra charge for further documents or resubmission
If the authorities request further documents, or an application must be resubmitted, we handle it at no additional service fee.
Handled by professionals, fee fixed at signing
Every application is prepared and reviewed by our professional immigration team. Your service fee is fixed when you sign, with no additional charges afterwards.
Service fees exclude investment amounts, government fees and third-party costs. Refusals caused by false or incomplete information, or by the applicant not cooperating as required, are not eligible for a refund. Full terms are set out in the service agreement.
Requirements
None
- 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
The two categories compared
| Category | Investment | Investment period | Stay requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | NZD 5,000,000 | Three years | 21 days in total |
| Balanced | NZD 10,000,000 | Five years | 105 days in total |
Subject to Immigration New Zealand’s latest announcements.
Free New Zealand AIP brochure
Covers the requirements, process and timeline, a fee overview and FAQs. Leave your details and we’ll send it to you.
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Application process
- Assessment and investment planning1–2 monthsWe assess your source of funds and choose the category and investments.
- ApplicationA few weeksLodge the resident visa application.
- Approval in principle and investmentWithin the required periodAfter approval in principle, complete the investment.
- Resident visaAfter approvalReceive the resident visa once invested, and maintain the investment for the investment period.
New Zealand AIP client stories
“Once the English requirement was removed, this programme became very workable for us.”
Resident visa granted under the Growth category.
Mr Chung, Taipei“They helped us choose qualifying investments, combined with GI Group’s asset management service.”
Investment completed and resident visa granted.
Ms Ko, Hong Kong“The stay requirement is very low, so it doesn’t affect my business in Asia.”
Resident visa granted.
Mr Wai, ShanghaiNew Zealand AIPFAQ
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.
Can my whole family apply?
Yes. Your spouse and dependent children can be included.
Sources
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