New Zealand Overhauls Investor Visa to Attract Wealthy Migrants

The visa changes to lure rich investors to Aotearoa, explained

Migrants with money, come on over and boost our economy – just don't try to buy a house.

New Zealand loosens ‘golden visa’ rules to attract investors

Some applicants need only spend one week a year in country and English skills no longer required

New Zealand Loosens Global Visa Rules: $5 Million and Just 21 Days Over 3 Years

Wealthy people will now be able to gain New Zealand residency by investing as little as $5 million (US$2.83 million) for a minimum of three years under changes announced by the government. And they will need to be in the country for only 21 days during that time. That deal is offered under the “Growth” category visa, focusing on higher-risk investments, including direct buying into New Zealand businesses. A second category, the “Balanced” visa, …

Investor would only have to remain in New Zealand for 21 days under changes to so-called 'golden visa'

From 1 April, the Active Investor Plus visa will be replaced with two, simplified investment categories.

Visa changes to attract investment from wealthy migrants

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, left, and Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis are making changes to encourage wealthy migrants to invest in New Zealand. Times file photo The coalition Government says it’s modernising visa settings to incentivise migrants to invest in New Zealand. “Foreign investment has the potential to provide jobs for Kiwis, lift incomes by delivering new businesses and investing in existing ones,” Economic Growth Ministe…