Immigration New Zealand’s migrant investment policy aims to attract applicants who want to settle in New Zealand and wish to make a significant financial contribution to NZ’s economy. The Government’s investor policies show a willingness to attract investors looking for a higher quality of life for themselves and their family.

There are two categories that exist, these are:

Investor Plus – Investor 1 Category

• This category requires applicants to invest NZ$10 million. This level of funds must then be transferred to New Zealand and invested in a suitable investment for three years.
• Applicants must spend at least 20% of their time in NZ in years two and three and must show that the funds they possess have been legally acquired.
• There is no age, business experience or English language requirements that need to be satisfied, however health and character requirements must be satisfied.

Investor – Investor 2 Category

• This category requires applicants to have the ability to nominate funds or assets equivalent to at least NZ$1.5 million for investment funds, and NZ$1 million for settlement funds. Applicants must meet a minimum point’s score to lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) and be invited to apply for residency. A minimum of 20 points must be achieved to submit an EOI and points are awarded for age (65 years or younger), business experience, English language, and investment funds.
• Applicants must be 65 years or younger.
• Investor applicants must retain investment funds in an acceptable investment(s) for four years and spend at least 40% of their time in New Zealand in years two, three and four.
• All applicants must meet health, character, and English language requirements. The principal applicant must also have at least three years’ business experience.

It is important that all applicants obtain professional advice and are assisted with meticulous planning and careful consideration before applying for one of the above investor visas. Please contact us if you would like to receive advice and guidance, we have experience in dealing with these types of applications and will be able to provide you with the assistance that is needed.