The New Zealand investor visa is intended for business people who want to migrate to New Zealand and who have significant funds available to invest in the local economy. People seeking to obtain a New Zealand visa, via the Investor visa, must have genuine intentions to remain permanently in New Zealand.
Successful New Zealand investor visa applicants are granted permanent residence in New Zealand.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility of candidates applying for New Zealand Investor Visa is assessed on several grounds:
• Age: A foreign national applying for residency through an Investor Visa in New Zealand should be aged 54 or under.
• Investment Capital: To be eligible for New Zealand residence under this category, applicants need to give NZ$2 million in advance to the New Zealand government for a period of five years.
• Intention to Settle: A person from outside New Zealand must be able to demonstrate that they intend, and have the ability, to successfully settle in New Zealand and contribute to New Zealand's economy.
• Business Experience: People wanting to migrate to New Zealand under the New Zealand investor visa must be able to show five years of business experience. This is defined as having either at least a 25 per cent ownership share in a business or management experience. For the purposes of this visa, management experience means having influence on the strategy, structure or organisation of the business.
• Additional Requirements: An applicant for Investor Visa should possess a good character, a sound health and basic knowledge of English.
