Visas for investing and doing business
Who it's for: People who want to invest or do business in New Zealand, including the Active Investor Plus resident visa.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 1 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Work experience: 3 years
- Language: IELTS 5.0 or equivalent (IELTS) · about CEFR B1
- Age limit: Up to 55
- Money to show: NZ$500,000
- Main fee: NZ$27,470
- Family can join: Yes
- Can lead to permanent residence: Yes
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | NZ$27,470 | — | immigration.govt.nzOfficial · 1 Nov 2026 |
| Money to show | NZ$500,000 | — | immigration.govt.nzOfficial · 1 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
7 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Work experience3 yearsOfficial wording
“Must provide evidence showing you have at least 3 years of acceptable business experience”
LanguageIELTS 5.0 or equivalent (IELTS) · about CEFR B1Official wording
“IELTS 5.0 or equivalent”
Age limitUp to 55Official wording
“55 years or younger at the time of applying”
Money to showNZ$500,000Official wording
“Must provide evidence of at least NZD $500,000 in reserve funds to support yourself (and your family, if applicable) in New Zealand”
Main feeNZ$27,470Official wording
“NZD $27,470”
Family can joinYesOfficial wording
“You can include your partner and dependent children in your application.”
Can lead to permanent residenceYesOfficial wording
“The Active Investor Plus Visa is a resident visa.”
We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Salary threshold; Decision time; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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- Nobody can guarantee a visa. Only the government of the country you apply to decides.
- UK employers must not charge you for a Certificate of Sponsorship.
- German missions say you don't need an agent to get a visa appointment.
- Check any adviser or recruitment agent on an official register before you pay.