BN6.20 Evidence of the nominated funds and/or assets

1. The principal applicant must provide evidence that demonstrates ownership of the nominated funds and/or assets, and that the nominated funds and/or assets were legally earned or acquired.
2. Evidence must be provided to demonstrate that the funds and/or assets nominated are equivalent in value to at least NZD:
   1. $5 million if they are investing under the Growth Category; or
   2. $10 million if they are investing under the Balanced Category.
3. All documents provided as valuations of assets must be:
   1. no more than three months old at the date the resident visa application is made; and
   2. produced by an external and reputable agency; and
   3. credible, as determined by a business immigration specialist.
4. A business immigration specialist may seek further evidence if they:
   1. are not satisfied that the nominated funds and/or assets were legally earned or acquired; or
   2. consider that the nominated funds and/or assets may have been gifted or borrowed without being declared; or
   3. are not satisfied with the valuation provided; or
   4. consider that the nominated funds and/or assets do not meet the requirements in these instructions.

Note: If the principal applicant has nominated further funds to be eligible for a reduction of time spent in New Zealand, they must provide evidence prior to approval in principle that their nominated funds are equivalent in value to at least NZD $11, $12 or $13 million.

Effective 01/04/2025