New Zealand Investor 2 Visa
New Zealand NZL
Last verified 2025-01-01Official source
New Zealand's Investor 2 Visa grants residence to individuals who invest a minimum of NZD$3 million in acceptable New Zealand investments for a mandatory four-year investment period. Unlike the Investor 1 Visa (NZD$10M), the Investor 2 stream requires a minimum of 438 days of physical presence in New Zealand across the four years, ensuring genuine connection to the country. Upon completing the investment and presence requirements, investors and their families receive permanent residence and may apply for citizenship after five years.
Program Details
- Category
- Investment
- Processing Time
- 9 months
- Application Fee
- $3,525
- Minimum Income
- N/A
- Minimum Investment
- $1,800,000
- Family Included
- Partner and dependent children included in the residence visa application
- Path to PR
- Yes — 0 years
- Path to Citizenship
- Yes — 5 years
- Physical Presence
- Must spend at least 438 days in New Zealand over the 4-year investment period to meet residence obligations
- Dual Citizenship
- Allowed
- Tax Impact
- Resident visa holders are subject to New Zealand tax on worldwide income; a four-year transitional tax exemption on foreign-sourced income may be available for new residents
Key Requirements
- ✓Minimum investment of NZD$3,000,000 in acceptable New Zealand investments (excludes residential property)
- ✓Investment must be maintained for a minimum of four years
- ✓Minimum 438 days of physical presence in New Zealand over the 4-year investment period
- ✓Maximum age of 65 at the time of application
- ✓Minimum business experience of three years at a senior level
- ✓Meet English language requirements (IELTS 3.0 or equivalent, or complete settlement English course)
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