New Zealand Immigration Investment

New Zealand offers a unique opportunity for investors looking to gain residency in a stable, well-governed and naturally beautiful country. Our economy is resilient, underpinned by innovation, agriculture, renewable energy and technology.

New Zealand remains one of the easiest countries in the world to do business, with a transparent legal system, low levels of corruption, and access to fast-growing Asia-Pacific markets.

The Current Pathways to Residence by Investment

As of 2025, the New Zealand Government offers two main investor visa categories:

1. Growth Investor Visa

• Minimum investment: $5 million NZD

• Investment period: 3 years

• Acceptable investments: direct investments into New Zealand businesses, and approved managed funds

• No English language requirement

This option is designed to attract investors wanting to actively contribute to New Zealand’s economic development through direct investment in local businesses.

2. Balanced Investor Visa

• Minimum investment: $10 million NZD

• Investment period: 5 years

• Acceptable investments: broader options including managed funds, listed equities, and government bonds

• No English language requirement

This provides more flexibility for those looking to invest passively or diversify across asset types.

We can assist in structuring your investment portfolio to align with immigration requirements while matching your long-term financial goals.

Parent Retirement Visa

New Zealand’s Parent Retirement Visa remains open for eligible applicants. You must:

• Invest $1 million NZD in New Zealand for four years

• Demonstrate an annual income of $60,000 NZD

• Have at least $500,000 NZD in available funds

• Be sponsored by an adult child who is a New Zealand resident or citizen

This category is ideal for parents seeking to join their family in New Zealand with the flexibility to invest their capital during retirement.

Investment Support & Advice

We help high-net-worth individuals and families:

• Navigate New Zealand’s visa categories

• Build compliant investment portfolios across direct investments, managed funds, and listed securities

• Introduce you to legal and immigration specialists for a smooth application process

If you’re considering migration to New Zealand via investment, we invite you to speak with our team. We can work alongside your immigration adviser to ensure your capital is working for your residency and your future.

Diligent Wealth can offer you a range of visa compliant investments which are custom designed to your risk tolerance or other stipulated criteria.

The custom investment options can be hands on or hands off. You can make every decision about the management of your portfolio, with our support, or you can leave the investment decisions to us - whatever suits you best.

You will be supported by ongoing monitoring and reporting of the investments in your portfolio to make sure they are still suitable as well as providing you with the highest levels of service and support before, during and after you migrate to New Zealand.