Residence by Investment
New Zealand Active Investor Plus (AIP)
A Direct Route to New Zealand Permanent Residence
Permanent Residence After 21 Days Over Three Years- Minimum NZD 5 Million (USD 3 Million)
- Processing time 4 months
Residence by Investment
A Direct Route to New Zealand Permanent Residence
Permanent Residence After 21 Days Over Three YearsMinimum NZD 5 Million (USD 3 Million)Processing time 4 monthsA complete guide to the New Zealand Active Investor Plus Program, widely known as the New Zealand Golden visa – detailing the benefits, requirements, process and next steps.
New Zealand’s Golden Visa program was launched in April 2025 and is designed to attract investors who will deliver strong benefits to the local economy. The New Zealand Permanent Residence program allows applicants to live, work, and study in the country indefinitely, as long as they have met all the investment and time-in-country requirements.
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NZD 5 Million (USD 3 Million)
4 months
Spouse/civil partner, unmarried dependent children under 24
21 days over 3 years
Eligible to apply for New Zealand Permanent Residence after 3 years and citizenship after 5 years Only 21 days of physical presence is required for permanent residence over 3 years Right to live, study, and work indefinitely in New ZealandNew Zealand has no gift, estate, or wealth taxes, nor capital gains tax
As the main applicant, you must be at least 18 with good health and character. Under the Growth Category, you must all meet the following criteria:
NZD 5 Million in one or many of the eligible managed funds or in a direct business, approved by the New Zealand Trade EnterpriseInvestment must be held for a period of 3 yearsInvestors must spend at least 21 days in New Zealand over the 3 year periodThe Latitude Group is a global leader in Residence and Citizenship by Investment. We provide expert advice to private clients and their advisors seeking to enhance their mobility, financial freedom, and security. Our IMC-certified professionals are specialists in cross jurisdictional citizenship and residence planning.
Our executive and government advisory teams are industry pioneers with over 100 years of collective experience. Working closely with governments, we have created and implemented the most successful Residence and Citizenship by investment programs to date. Our clients expect the world. We deliver it.
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Acquiring additional residences or citizenships unlocks a world of possibilities for you and your family. This strategic move ensures greater personal freedom, privacy, security, and opportunity.
In today’s dynamic and constantly changing world, having an international plan B provides a safe haven should the need arise.
A complete guide to the New Zealand Golden Visa, detailing the benefits, requirements, process and next steps.
Allows you and your family to obtain New Zealand permanent residence through investment.
Permanent Residence After 21 Days Over Three YearsMinimum NZD 5 Million (USD 3 Million)Processing time 4 months