Active Investor Plus Visa – Growth category
Active Investor Plus Visa – Growth category is a residence route in New Zealand (Investor / golden visa). Invest ≥NZD 5m in growth assets (direct/managed funds) held 3 yrs; 21 days in NZ over the investment period; no English or age test (since Apr 2025). Resident visa on approval. Residential property not acceptable.
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The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 2'350'000. You must spend about 7 days a year in the country to keep it. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 3 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
4-yr transitional resident exemption on foreign income; then worldwide tax up to 39% + FIF/CFC rules.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Investor / golden visa |
|---|---|
| Investment | CHF 2'350'000 |
| Fees (family) | — |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | 7 |
| PR | 3 |
| Citizenship | 5 |
| Work | yes |
| Eligible | all |
| Tax | 4-yr transitional resident exemption on foreign income; then worldwide tax up to 39% + FIF/CFC rules. |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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