Eligibility, funds and family plans
Check before applying
Invest NZD 1 million or 2 million in an eligible existing business, with NZD 500,000 additional reserve funds.
Applicants must be 55 or younger and meet business experience, English, health and character requirements.
Operate the business, spend at least 184 days a year in New Zealand and meet employment and new-job requirements.
The NZD 1 million route permits a residence application after three years. The NZD 2 million route permits an application after 12 months, with at least three years of total operation and ongoing conditions.
Review your background
Start with family goals, work or business experience, qualifications, available funds and your intended timeline. Professional achievements need real supporting evidence.
Passport copies and asset evidence are not needed for an initial enquiry. If a further document review is appropriate, we explain its purpose and how information will be collected.
Application planning and consultation
From assessment to application planning
1. Review your background and family goals. 2. Check eligibility, evidence gaps and relevant professional review. 3. Explain the responsible professionals, service scope and fees before engagement.
Approval remains a government decision. Review business or investment risks separately from immigration requirements and family arrangements.
Next step: request an initial assessment
Review eligibility, evidence requirements and the service scope before deciding whether to apply. Residence, permanent residence and citizenship follow separate eligibility and approval procedures; investment performance should be assessed against the underlying asset and its terms.
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