INVESTOR VISA (INVESTOR 2)
Advantages
• Spouse and children up to 25 years of age may be included
• Healthy and pleasant environment
• Stable regulatory regime
• Beautiful location with an amazing wildlife and diverse landscapes
• High standard of living
• One of the most advanced education and healthcare systems in the world
• Multicultural society
• Possibility to apply for New Zealand citizenship after 5 years of permanent residency
General Requirements
• Investment of at least NZ1.5 million must be made into an acceptable investment for a minimum of four years
• In addition to the investment sum, applicants must have further available net assets of at least NZ1 million
• Physical residence of a minimum of 146 days in each of the last three years of the four-year investment period
• Demonstrate at least 3 years of business experience
• The applicant and any dependents aged 16 or older must satisfy English language requirements
• Aged 65 years or younger
• The applicant must meet New Zealand health and character requirements
• Points based application system
• Quota of 300 residence applications per year, and selection based on highest points totals
Investment fund requirements
• Proof that the applicant is the lawful owner of the funds
• The applicant must prove that assets or funds have been acquired legally
• Sufficient unencumbered funds to make the investment
• Funds transferable through the banking system
• The investment needs to be capable of a commercial return
• The funds have to be invested in New Zealand currency
• The investment cannot be used for a personal purpose
Acceptable Investments
• New Zealand government bonds or local authorities, bonds issued by New Zealand registered banks
• Equity in New Zealand firms, public/private
• Managed funds where the amount invested relates wholly to New Zealand companies
• New residential property developments, which are regularly approved by competent authorities
Process
• Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) form and need to satisfy an eligibility point test
• The eligibility criteria are age, business experience, English language, and investment funds
• Nominated applicants will receive and Invitation to apply
• Transfer of the nominated investment funds along with the supporting documents showing that the transferred funds came from the funds with which the applicants is nominated
• Once the resident visa is granted, spouse and children must come into NZ within 12 months
• Possibility to apply for permanent residence at the end of the investment period, if the investment is maintained
• Possibility to apply for New Zealand Citizenship after 5 years of residency
Investment fund requirements
• Proof that the applicant is the lawful owner of the funds
• The applicant must prove that assets or funds have been acquired legally
• Sufficient unencumbered funds to make the investment
• Funds transferable through the banking system
• The investment needs to be capable of a commercial return
• The funds have to be invested in New Zealand currency
• The investment cannot be used for a personal purpose
Acceptable Investments
• New Zealand government bonds or local authorities, bonds issued by New Zealand registered banks
• Equity in New Zealand firms, public/private
• Managed funds where the amount invested relates wholly to New Zealand companies
• New residential property developments, which are regularly approved by competent authorities
Process
• Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) form and need to satisfy an eligibility point test
• The eligibility criteria are age, business experience, English language, and investment funds
• Nominated applicants will receive and Invitation to apply