Active Investor Plus Visa 2025
New Zealand is enhancing its investment landscape by updating the Active Investor Plus Visa, effective from 1 April 2025. These changes are designed to attract high-value investors by offering more appealing and flexible investment options.
- Simplified Investment Categories: The visa now features two distinct categories:
- Growth Category: Requires a minimum investment of NZD $5 million.
- Balanced Category: Requires a minimum investment of NZD $10 million
- Expanded Investment Opportunities: The scope of acceptable investments has been broadened to include bonds and property-type investments, providing investors with a wider array of options.
- Reduced Residency Requirements: Investors opting for more active investments will benefit from fewer immigration requirements, such as reduced time required to be spent in New Zealand.
- Accelerated Investment Timeline: Both categories must make all investments within six months of their approval in principle, with an option to apply for a six-month extension.
- Elimination of Language Barriers: The English language requirement has been removed, making the visa more accessible to a diverse range of investors.
These enhancements reflect feedback from investors and industry stakeholders, aiming to simplify the investment process and incentivize active investment in New Zealand’s economy. By broadening investment options and reducing barriers, New Zealand is positioning itself as an attractive destination for global investors seeking stable and diverse opportunities.
Investors can apply for the updated visa using the existing online application form, which will be revised to incorporate these new changes. Further details are expected to be published in early March.
With these strategic updates, New Zealand offers a compelling environment for investors looking to engage in a dynamic and growing economy.