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Turkey
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New Zealand
Portugal
From €500,000 + costs
Private Equity Investment
European Residency
EU Schengen Zone Travel
Apply Citizenship 5 years
Program Overview
New Zealand
Golden Visa
Secure Permanent Residency in New Zealand through La Vida
Secure New Zealand Residence with Confidence and Expertise
At La Vida, we specialise in guiding global investors through New Zealand’s investment visa pathways. With over 20 years of experience and clients across 160+ countries, we deliver trusted support every step of the way. Our team ensures your investment aligns with both requirements and your long-term goals, offering clarity, discretion through the whole process.
A Strong Plan B – For A Secure Future
La Vida’s experienced advisors understand the need for a stable and secure Plan B solution. Start your journey to second residency in one of the world’s safest nations.
New Zealand Permanent Residency
Two golden visa options options exist for gaining Permanent Residency in New Zealand through immigration investment. Both provide long-term security and access to one of the world’s most desirable countries to live in. A major advantage is that once granted, New Zealand Permanent Residency is held for life – offering investors a stable base with access to high-quality healthcare and subsidised education. The country’s lifestyle, safety, and strong economy continue to attract global investors and their families. After five years of holding Permanent Residency, it may be possible to naturalise and become a New Zealand citizen.
New Zealand Active Investor Plus Visa Overview
New Zealand’s Investor Visa, officially now known as the Active Investor Plus Visa, is made up of two investment categories: Growth category and Balanced category. Permanent Residency (PR) can be obtained through investing in different categories depending on the visa type. The requirements are as follows:
Growth Category Visa Requirements
- Investment of NZ$5,000,000 for 3 years
- No maximum age
- No English language requirement
- Minimum stay of 21 days over 3 years
- Investment options: equities, managed funds etc.
Balanced Category Visa Requirements
- Investment of NZ$10,000,000 for 5 years
- No maximum age
- No English language requirement
- Minimum stay 105 days over 5 years
- Investment options: bonds, property development, equities, managed funds etc.
Total Investment from $5,000,000
Family friendly residency
Fund and business Investments
Flexible, minimal stay requirements
Possible Pathway to Citizenship
New Zealand Investor Visa Resources
New Zealand Programme News
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New Zealand Passport Benefits
Discover the strength of the New Zealand passport and the visa free travel benefits it brings
New Zealand Investment Options
Explore the qualifying investment opportunities leading to permanent residency.
New Zealand Active Investor Plus Visa Benefits
New Zealand offers a compelling option for investors seeking a secure and strategic second residence. Renowned for its political stability, strong legal system, and high quality of life, New Zealand is consistently ranked as one of the safest countries in the world. Residency through investment provides a solid Plan B, with pathways available for those committed to meaningful economic contribution.
Benefits
- One of the safest countries in the world
- Low physical presence requirement
- Pathway to permanent residency and citizenship
- Family members can be included
- Flexible investment options
- No English language requirement (Growth category)
- No capital gains, wealth, gift, or estate taxes
New Zealand Passport and Visa Free Travel
Acquiring a passport through citizenship by investment in New Zealand can be a key benefit to the programme. A New Zealand passport grants visa-free access to 197 countries and territories worldwide. New Zealand citizenship also grants the unique benefit of being able to access Australia and live, work and study there.
Benefits
- Live, Work and study within New Zealand and Australia
- Passport offering visa-free travel to 137 destinations
- No minimum stay requirement
Good Character
Clean Criminal Record
Include Full Family
Spouse
Dependent Children
Minimal Stay Requirements
No Interview
No Language Test
Applicants Passports
Birth / Marriage Certificates
Investor’s Residence Certificate
New Zealand Entrepreneur Visa – Business Investment and Residency
New Zealand’s entrepreneur visa is open to applicants introducing high growth and innovative businesses with export potential to New Zealand.
- Capital investment of NZ$100,000
- 120 points or more
- Clear business plan
- Existing business or management experience
- Health, character and English language requirements
New Zealand’s residential property market remains a high-demand investment opportunity for those seeking a New Zealand Golden Visa. With property prices experiencing strong growth, interest rates below 4.0%, and over 70,000 migrants arriving annually, demand for housing continues to rise.
FAQ’s
Compare Citizenship and Residency Programmes
A selection of residency and citizenship investment programmes.
Italy
From €500,000 + costs
Private Equity Investment
European Residency
EU Schengen Zone Travel
Apply Citizenship 10 years
Canada
From $260,000
Business Investment
Canadian Permanent Residency
Apply Citizenship 5 years
