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The short version
New Zealand Active Investor Plus Visa requires a minimum investment of €2,760,000 (company shares / equity route), with residency in ~3–6 months and a path to citizenship in 5 years.
| Route type | Amount (EUR) | Notes | Primary? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company shares / equity | €2,760,000NZD 5,000,000 | Growth category: managed funds, direct NZ business investments, angel/venture. Held 36 months. 21 days NZ presence required. | Most common |
| Capital transfer | €5,520,000NZD 10,000,000 | Balanced category: broader acceptable investments (listed equities, bonds, managed funds, qualifying property developments, philanthropy). Held 60 months. 105 days NZ presence (reducible with Growth allocation). |
At a glance
Physical presence: Growth: 21 days over 3 years (~7/yr). Balanced: 105 days over 5 years (~21/yr), reducible by 14 days per each additional NZD 1M in Growth allocation (max 42 days reduction).
Official program source · Source: Immigration New Zealand · Last verified Apr 15, 2026 · Verify current rules with an authorized immigration adviser or the destination's consulate before applying.
Next review 2026-07-15.