NEW ZEALAND’s INVESTOR VISAS
New Zealand offers smart business choices and a life style to match. The investor business migration visas are for investors who want to gain residence in New Zealand. There are two types if investor category visas
- Investor I or investor plus category
- Investor 2 category
Below are the main differences between these two Investor options
| Requirement | Investor Plus | Investor2 |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum funds | NZ$ 10 million invested in NZ for three years | NZ$ 1.5 million invested in NZ for four years |
| Business experience requirement | No requirement | Minimum three years |
| Maximum age | No requirement | 65 or younger |
| Settlement funds | No requirement | NZ$ 1 million (transfer not required) |
| Principal applicant's English language ability | No requirement | • English speaking background or; • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test score 3+ or; • Competent user of English |
| Family member's English language ability | No requirement | Same as principal applicant or pre-purchase ESOL tuition |
| Minimum time in NZ | 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 | All applicants must meet requirements |
Licensed Immigration Adviser
Kiran Palukuri
