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Investor Plus Visa

Investor Plus Visa


Our business migration visas are for investors who want to gain residence in New Zealand.


If you want to live in New Zealand and invest a minimum of NZ$10 million over a 3-year period, the Investor Plus (Investor 1 Category) may be the best option for you.

Key Requirements for Investor Plus visa

Investor Plus Category - Key requirements

Maximum age

No requirement

Business experience

No requirement

Investment funds

NZ$10 million invested in NZ for three years

Settlement funds

No requirement

Principal applicant's English language

No requirement

Family member's English language

No requirement

Minimum time in New Zealand

44 days in NZ in each of the last two years of the three-year investment period

Health and character

Applicants under both categories must meet health and character requirements.

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If this sounds like the best visa option for you, find out more about the Investor Plus criteria for approval.

Are you looking to invest less than $NZ10 million?  Click here to find out about the Investor visa.