Economic Residency in New Zealand (also known as the Active Investor Plus visa) offers a pathway to permanent residency for qualified investors who make substantial economic contributions to New Zealand through approved investments.
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The Active Investor Plus visa in New Zealand provides a route to permanent residency for high-net-worth individuals looking to invest and potentially settle in the country. This program is designed to attract experienced investors and entrepreneurs who can contribute to New Zealand's economic growth and development.
Overview
A pathway to permanent residency for qualified investors in New Zealand
Eligibility Requirements
Substantial investment capacity and business experience
Anchor Ancestor restrictions
Months to citizenship
Length of Visa
4-year visa, leading to permanent residency
Months to Visa
5-6 months
Physical Presence Requirement
117 days over 4 years
Availability
Medium
Family Allowance
Spouse and children
Overview
Submit application online through the New Zealand Immigration website
Overview
Our experienced team will guide you through each stage of the application process, offering personalized assistance tailored to your needs.
We'll help you gather and organize the documents you need for applying.
Once your documents are ready, we'll let you know where and how to submit your application to the relevant authorities.
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DOCUMENTS
Passport+Biometrics
Marriage certificate and birth certificates of dependents (if applicable)
Proof of current address (utility bill, lease agreement, etc.) may be required
Police clearance certificate from the country of origin or residence for the past 5 years.
Proof of Investment: Bank statements or other documents verifying the investment+Property purchase agreement or business investment documents+Proof of Funds: Documentation demonstrating the source of the investment funds (e.g., tax returns, bank statements).
DOCUMENTS
Birth certificates from government archives; Marriage certificates for family dependencies; Police clearance records from current and past residences
Certified translations into official language(s); Apostille certification; Government-issued document legalization
Diploma and transcript verification; Professional certification authentication; Credential evaluation services
Initial application submission fee; Processing and handling charges; Administrative review fees
Fingerprint collection fee; Digital photograph requirements; Biometric data processing
Required medical examinations; Vaccination verification; Health certificate processing
Document verification fees; Background check processing; Application status updates
Consulate visit expenses; Interview travel costs; Temporary accommodation (if required)
Language proficiency testing; Skills assessment fees; Additional document requests
Immigration lawyer consultation; Document review services; Legal representation fees
Tax planning consultation; Asset transfer advisory; Investment planning services
Relocation services; Property search assistance; Settlement support services
Residency card processing; Passport issuance fees; Registration certificates
Oath ceremony fees; Registration charges; Local authority fees
Renewal fees; Status maintenance costs; Annual reporting fees
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