Available Solutions based on your request:
New Zealand Investor Visa
Residence by Investment Programs
Region:
Oceania
Country:
New Zealand
Program Final:
Active Investor Visa with path to permanent residency (PR) after 3-4 years and citizenship after 5 years of residency
Simplicity:
Speed in month(s):
5
Education:
No formal education requirement, but good English language ability (Investor 2) is mandatory
Price:
In most cases, costs for New Zealand Investor Visa include government filing fees, legal support, due diligence, document legalization, and the qualifying investment, contribution, or capital placement. In real cases, total costs frequently come in around $3,000,000 USD, with final pricing shaped by family composition, chosen route options, and advisory support. Contact us for a custom quote.
Investment
requirements:
Minimum investment of NZD $10 million (about USD 6.5m) for Investor 1 Category; NZD $3 million (about USD 2m) plus a minimum of three years’ business experience and additional criteria for Investor 2 Category
Dependents:
Partner, married or de facto, and dependent children aged 24 or under who meet the dependency rules may be included in the same application.
Description:
The New Zealand Investor Visa program targets high-net-worth individuals seeking permanent residence through significant investment in New Zealand. There are two primary categories: Investor 1 (higher investment, no age or language restrictions) and Investor 2 (lower investment, but requires English language ability, an upper age limit, and business experience). The program grants residence to approved investors and their families, with a pathway to permanent residency after maintaining the investment and meeting presence requirements. Key benefits include access to New Zealand’s stable environment, high quality of life, and educational opportunities for dependents. Applicants must pass health, character, and due diligence checks.
Available Solutions based on your request:
New Zealand Entrepreneur Work Visa Program
Active Investor Visas
Region:
Oceania
Country:
New Zealand
Program Final:
Work visa (Pathway to PR possible)
Simplicity:
Speed in month(s):
3
Education:
None
Price:
There is no dependable current market quote for New Zealand Entrepreneur Work Visa Program, because this route is not presently running as a government-operated program. Historically, costs typically included government processing, legal support, due diligence, document legalization, and any qualifying contribution or investment. As a historical reference, overall costs were generally in the $60,000 USD range, with final totals varying by applicant mix and professional support. Speak with us for precise pricing.
Investment
requirements:
Not available to new applicants; the historic business-capital threshold started from about $60,000 USD, subject to business-plan and entrepreneurship criteria.
Dependents:
Partner and unmarried, financially dependent children may accompany, subject to health and character checks; each lodges a separate visa application with its own fee. Parents are not included.
Description:
The New Zealand Entrepreneur Work Visa is designed for experienced businesspeople who wish to establish or purchase a business in New Zealand. Applicants must submit a detailed business plan and demonstrate access to a minimum capital investment of NZD 100,000. The visa initially grants a 3-year work visa (in two stages: 12 months + 24 months), and after successfully running the business for two years, applicants may become eligible for permanent residence.This program attracts entrepreneurs seeking to actively manage and grow a business in New Zealand. While the route provides a pathway to permanent residency, the application involves stringent assessment of business experience, funds, and the innovative potential or export potential of the business proposal. No specific educational background is required, but relevant business experience is crucial.The main benefits are the opportunity to live and work in New Zealand with family members included. However, the program is selective, requires clear evidence of business viability, and can have a high complexity in the application process.