Advantages

• Duration of visa: Indefinite
• Spouse and children aged 24 and under may be included
• Healthy and pleasant environment
• Stable regulatory regime
• Beautiful location with an amazing wildlife and diverse landscapes with a high standard of living
• One of the most advanced education and healthcare systems in the world
• Multicultural society
• Possibility to apply for New Zealand citizenship after 5 years and intend to continue living there
• Possibility to bring the applicant’s car, boat and household items to New Zealand, free of customs charges

General Requirements

• Investment of NZ 10 million into acceptable investments (can be multiple) for a minimum of 3 years – NB: there is no requirement of a minimum investment amount for each category)
• Physical residence of a minimum of 44 days in each of the last 2 of the 3-year investment period; or 88 days at any time over the 3-year investment period if the applicant has invested a minimum of NZD 2.5 million in growth investments
• At the end of the 3-year investment period, subject to maintain all of the criteria for the duration, possibility to apply for a permanent resident visa for the applicant and any family member included in the application, and eventually citizenship
• Meet New Zealand health and character requirements

Investment fund requirements

• Proof of legal acquisition and ownership of the assets or funds
• Sufficient unencumbered funds to make the investment
• Funds transferable through the banking system
• Investment capable of a commercial return
• Funds invested in New Zealand currency
• Investment not used for a personal purpose

Acceptable Investments

• Bonds issued by New Zealand government, local authorities or New Zealand registered banks
• Equity in New Zealand firms, public or private
• Managed funds where the amount invested relates wholly to New Zealand companies
• New residential property developments, which are regularly approved by competent authorities
• Some commercial properties
• Philanthropic Investments

Process

• Application forms preparation and submission, together with payment of all fees
• Consideration of application and supporting documentation
• Upon approval-in-principal, transfer of the funds and investment in acceptable investments within 12 months (possible extension to 18 months)
• Submission of documents supporting that the funds come from the same source than the one named in the application
• Visa granting