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Active Plus Investor Visa

The Active Plus Investor Visa is a specialized immigration category in New Zealand designed to attract high-net-worth individuals with substantial investment experience and capital to contribute to the country’s economy. Administered by Immigration New Zealand, this visa provides a pathway for eligible investors to obtain permanent residency and actively engage in investment activities in the country.

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Active Plus Investor Visa​

The Active Plus Investor Visa is a specialized immigration category in New Zealand designed to attract high-net-worth individuals with substantial investment experience and capital to contribute to the country’s economy. Administered by Immigration New Zealand, this visa provides a pathway for eligible investors to obtain permanent residency and actively engage in investment activities in the country.

Who Is Eligible For The Active Plus Investor Visa?

To be eligible for the Active Plus Investor Visa, applicants must meet specific criteria:

1. Investment Capital: Applicants are required to invest a minimum of NZD 15 million in New Zealand or in weighted equivalents, such as listed equities, philanthropy endeavors, managed funds, or direct investments.  

2. Experience: Applicants must demonstrate a history of successful investment experience and be able to provide evidence of their investment track record.  

3. Health and Character: Like all New Zealand visa categories, applicants must meet health and character requirements and provide evidence of their good health and character.

Visa Process

The application process for the Active Plus Investor Visa involves two stages:

1. Investor Plus (Investor 1) Resident Visa: Successful applicants are initially granted an Investor Plus Resident Visa, which provides a pathway to permanent residency in New Zealand. This visa is typically valid for three years. 

2. Investor Plus (Investor 1) Resident Visa Renewal: After the initial three-year period, visa holders can apply for further renewals, provided they maintain their investment capital and demonstrate their ongoing commitment to New Zealand.

Our Visa Services

Once you contact the team at Absolute Immigration, we will arrange a discovery call to find out more about your situation.

After our discovery call, your dedicated Migration Agent will develop a Migration Strategy that will outline the steps involved and the details required to lodge your >Active Plus Investor visa application.

Once you have approved your Strategy, we take over and begin your application using the documents and information you provide.  On your behalf, we are able to lodge your visa application with Immigration New Zealand which takes away the stress from you!

Apply For An Active Plus Investor Visa

Step 1

Once you reach out to Absolute Immigration, we set up a discovery call to understand what your needs are and what Visa best suits you.

Step 2

From there, we will send you a Strategy proposal outlining the steps we will take to assist you in getting a Visa for you to sign off on.

Step 3

Now our team leaps into action, following immigration pathways, taking care of the paperwork and helping you through the entire application process.

Take the first step and schedule a call

Call us

You can reach our team via our support line at +64 800 250 001 or schedule a consultation through our Acuity Portal

Email us

You can get in touch with the team through our support email: aisupport@absoluteimmigration.com

Frequently Asked Questions

It is an exclusive immigration pathway for high-net-worth individuals looking to make substantial investments in New Zealand.

Applicants must be willing to invest a minimum of NZD 10 million in New Zealand over a three-year period. 

The easiest way to apply for an Active Plus Investor Visa in New Zealand is to contact Absolute Immigration.  A discovery call with our experienced team will ensure you are on the right immigration pathway for your circumstances.

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