The Migrant Investment Policy aims to attract financial capital to local firms or government by providing residence to people who wish to make a significant financial contribution to New Zealand's economy.
The policy is divided into two categories: Investor Plus (Investor 1 Category), and Investor (Investor 2 Category). Outlined below is a summary of the key requirements for each policy:
|
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$1.5 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 |
73 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 under both categories must meet health and character requirements. |
Requirements
See the requirements for each category:
How to apply
Follow the steps to apply for residence:
Approved in principle
If we have already approved in principle your application for residence under the Migrant Investment Policy, find out what you need to do next.
After you have a residence visa/permit
When we have approved your application for residence under the Migrant Investment Policy, there are requirements that you have to continue to meet.
Find out more
See our Migrant Investment Policy .