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New Zealand Residence by Investment
New Zealand offers residence through the Active Investor Plus categories. CIPS reviews whether the Growth or Balanced category fits the client’s capital, time in New Zealand and investment mix before any funds are committed.
Program Type
Residence by investment
Minimum Investment Required
NZD 5,000,000
Minimum Stay Required
Varies by category
Family Inclusion
Partner and dependent children. Age, dependency and relationship rules are checked for each person.
Why consider New Zealand
Residence in a stable, English-speaking jurisdiction
Two categories with different capital and stay rules
The right to live, work and study in New Zealand
Citizenship later by naturalization only if residence and presence requirements are met
Qualifying routes
Growth category from NZD 5 million over three years, with a short stay — commonly 21 days over that period — in approved growth investments
Balanced category from NZD 10 million over five years, with a longer stay — commonly 105 days over that period, reducible with a larger investment
Additional government, due diligence, legal, property, transfer, tax and professional costs apply. The figure above is the published program floor, not the amount the client should budget. Review the structure before any funds are committed.
How an application proceeds
Confidential consultation and preliminary suitability review
Initial due diligence and review of family eligibility
Selection and verification of the qualifying route
Collection, certification and translation of supporting documents
Submission through the appropriate authorized local channel
Government review, due diligence and any request for further information
Place the capital in the approved category, complete the required days in New Zealand, and maintain the investment for the category term.
What every applicant must be able to show
Valid identity and civil-status documents
A clean and fully disclosed personal background
Evidence supporting lawful source of funds and source of wealth
Completion of the qualifying contribution, investment, income or asset requirement
Medical, insurance, address, biometrics or other program-specific evidence where required
Ongoing compliance with holding periods, visits, renewals and reporting obligations
Practical notes
NZD 5 million is the Growth floor. Balanced starts at NZD 10 million.
Presence is part of the product.
Citizenship is available later by naturalization only if residence and presence requirements are met.
Questions
Is this an immediate passport?
No. This program gives a right to reside. Any later citizenship process is separate.
Who can be included?
Partner and dependent children may be included. Each person is assessed separately.
Is the published minimum the total cost?
No. Government fees, due diligence and professional costs sit on top.
Do I have to live there?
Yes, a defined stay applies. Growth has a short stay over three years. Balanced has a longer stay over five years.
How does CIPS help?
We clarify objectives, compare routes, prepare the file for due diligence and coordinate with the qualified local professional who files the application.