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Investor Visas Acceptable investments must Investments must be in bonds, equities, property or other investments.

Investor Visas

This visa allowed business people with at least NZD $3 million in funds or assets to submit an expression of interest and then apply for residence

+ Investor 1 Resident Visa: NZ$10M
+ Investor 2 Resident Visa: NZ$3M

Acceptable investments must

  • be able to make a commercial return

  • be invested in New Zealand

  • be invested in New Zealand dollars

  • be invested in legal enterprises or managed funds

  • have the potential to contribute to New Zealand's economy

  • not be for your personal use, for example, your home, boat or car.


Investments must be in bonds, equities, property or other investments.

- Bonds can be:

  • issued by the New Zealand Government or local authorities

  • issued by New Zealand firms traded on the New Zealand Debt Securities Market (NZDX)

  • issued by New Zealand firms with at least a BBB- or equivalent rating from an internationally recognised credit rating agency, for example, Standard and Poor's

  • issued by New Zealand registered banks

  • in finance companies.

- Equity can be:

  • in New Zealand firms — these can be public or private

  • in New Zealand registered banks

  • eligible New Zealand venture capital funds

  • eligible New Zealand private equity funds.

- Property can be:

  • residential property development

  • commercial property.

- Other investments can be:

  • philanthropic investment

  • angel funds or networks’ investments.