Investor Visa Applicant Eligibility and Requirements:
New Zealand’s Immigration visas are administered by Immigration New Zealand, which together with New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, the Government’s investment agency, provides information and advice about making an application for Investor Visas.
In summary, the eligibility and application requirements for NZ Investor Visa Categories are outlined in the table below:
| Key Requirements | Investor Plus (Investor 1 Category) | Investor (Investor 2 Category) |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum age: | No requirement | 65 or younger |
| Business experience: | No requirement | Minimum of three years |
| Investment funds: | NZ$10 million invested in NZ for three years | NZ$3.0 million invested in NZ for four years |
| Settlement funds: | No requirement | NZ$1 million (transfer not required) |
| Principal applicant’s English language: | No requirement | • an English speaking background, or • an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test report with an overall band score of three or more, or • a competent user of English |
| Family member’s English language: | No requirement | Same as principal applicant or pre-purchase ESOL tuition |
| Minimum time in New Zealand: | 44 days in NZ in each of the last two years of the three-year investment period | 146 days in NZ in each of the last three years of the four-year investment period |
| Health and character: | Applicants must meet health and character requirements | Applicants must meet health and character requirements |
