FAQ's
Find answers to common questions below
Active Investor Plus visa
The visa requires the investor to do the following:
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Invest between USD2.9 million* and USD5.8 million* choosing between a broad range of 'Growth' or 'Balanced' investment options.
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For the Growth investment category, meet a minimum of USD2.9 million* investment, and spend a minimum of 21 days in New Zealand across the three-year conditional visa period. Greener Pastures manages two qualifying funds in this category.
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For the Balanced investment category, meet a minimum of USD5.8 million* investment, and spend a minimum of 105 days in New Zealand, across a five-year conditional visa period.
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Be of good health and character.
*The USD investment value is based on the NZD5 million to NZD10 million investment requirement, assuming a conversion rate of USD0.58 to NZD1.0. The total investment required depends on the investment category selected.. For the latest and most up-to-date information, please contact a Greener Pastures representative. The total investment required depends on the investment category selected.
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No, there is no longer an English language testing requirement of AIP visa applicants.
Once an application has been submitted to Immigration New Zealand, the estimated average processing time is 36 days.
Upon approval of your application, you'll receive a conditional resident visa, providing immediate entry to New Zealand. If you require faster access, we can help you explore temporary options like the New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA), visitor visas, or work visas.
The current government application fee for the Active Investor Plus visa is NZD 27,470 per application. This fee covers the principal applicant and any family members included in the application. As immigration fees may change from time to time, we recommend confirming the latest fee with your Greener Pastures New Zealand representative.
Yes, your Active Investor Plus visa application can include your immediate family, such as your spouse or partner and dependent children 24 years and under. Once you obtain permanent residency, if you wish, you can also sponsor your parent’s residency applications.
To maintain eligibility for the visa, Growth category investors are required to spend a minimum of 21 days in New Zealand during the three-year conditional visa period. Balanced category investors are required to spend a minimum of 105 days in New Zealand during the five-year conditional visa period.
Required documentation typically includes a valid passport, proof of investment, health insurance, a clean criminal record, and other supporting documents as requested.
After five years of residency, you may be eligible to apply for New Zealand citizenship, granting you full rights and solidifying your permanent place in one of the world's most sought-after countries.
The Active Investor Plus visa program has no annual limit on approvals, providing ample opportunity for qualified investors to gain residency.
The timeframe for an Active Investor Plus visa application largely depends on how quickly you are able to gather and provide the required documentation. For many applicants, preparing the application is the most time-consuming part of the process. Once your application has been submitted, Immigration New Zealand's average processing time is approximately 36 working days. If approved, you will receive Approval in Principle, after which you have up to six months to transfer your funds to New Zealand and make your qualifying investment.
Many clients choose to invest shortly after receiving Approval in Principle, having already selected their preferred investment option during the application process. Others use part or all of the six-month period to complete fund transfers, undertake due diligence, and determine which investment best aligns with their goals.
Qualifying investments
Once Permanent Residency has been granted, you are no longer subject to any investment conditions under the Active Investor Plus visa. Your investment may remain in your chosen qualifying fund(s) in accordance with the fund’s terms. Greener Pastures AIP Qualifying Funds offer structured liquidity options, which we can discuss with you as required.
You do not need to transfer your investment funds until you have received Approval in Principle and are ready to make your qualifying investment. Following Approval in Principle, you have up to six months to transfer your funds and complete your investment.
Living in New Zealand
AIP visa holders may build or purchase one residential property with a minimum value of NZD 5 million, subject to regulatory requirements.
Those who become ordinarily resident in New Zealand - meaning they are living in New Zealand and have met certain residency and tax residency requirements - may also be eligible to purchase residential property below this threshold.
Yes, children can study in New Zealand if their parents hold an Active Investor Plus visa. This visa allows the visa holder's dependent children to live in New Zealand, which includes access to New Zealand's educational system.
Greener Pastures New Zealand
Greener Pastures New Zealand is a full-service firm dedicated to New Zealand's Active Investor Plus visa. Our services include immigration advice through our in-house Licensed Immigration Adviser, access to two qualifying Growth Category investment funds, and lifestyle design and settlement services to help clients and their families establish long-term connections with New Zealand.
While many firms focus solely on immigration or investments, we bring these services together to provide a seamless experience from initial enquiry through to residency, investment, and settlement.
No. While many clients choose our full-service offering, you can engage with Greener Pastures New Zealand on a standalone basis. This may include investing in our qualifying funds, accessing immigration advice, or using our Lifestyle Design and settlement services independently, depending on your needs.
Our Lifestyle Design service helps you explore, establish, and enjoy your life in New Zealand. Support may include discovery trip planning, education and school introductions, property and location guidance, connections to trusted professional advisers (i.e. tax specialists), and practical settlement support. The service is tailored to your individual goals, whether you are visiting regularly, relocating, or planning a long-term future in New Zealand.
Greener Pastures New Zealand is a wholly owned subsidiary of Origin Capital Partners. Origin Capital Partners was established in 2020 and has successfully raised two Funds focused exclusively on the New Zealand kiwifruit sector which together invest in high-quality kiwifruit assets with a combined asset base of approximately $240 million. Greener Pastures New Zealand clients benefit from the strength, networks, governance and investment experience of the wider Origin Capital Partners group, while working with a dedicated team focused exclusively on New Zealand's Active Investor Plus visa programme and relocation journey.
