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New Zealand is one of the world’s most stable and well-governed countries, making it a desirable place to invest, do business, and raise a family. New Zealand is an excellent place to establish a family and raise children. We provide children with access to a varied range of healthy sports, recreation, and adventure activities in addition to affordable, high-quality education.
The spectacular terrain of New Zealand is well known around the world. The unique combination of glaciers, active volcanoes, and infinite, lush green hills has long attracted tourists, expats, and filmmakers. Both the North and South Islands include spectacular mountain ranges with peaceful lakes dispersed throughout the valleys. In terms of investor protection, starting a firm, and ease of doing business, the country consistently ranks in the top ten.
In the last fifty years, New Zealand’s intriguing indigenous culture has experienced a strong rebirth as the government has worked to correct the socio-economic imbalances of colonial times. As a result, New Zealand has become a desirable jurisdiction for tax residency relocation. In the 2018 HSBC Expat Explorer poll, New Zealand was ranked second in the world for work-life balance and quality of life.
Through the investor resident visa stream, New Zealand has attracted a number of entrepreneurs and ultra-wealthy families over the years. New Zealand is a popular destination for millionaire Americans and Chinese. In terms of democracy, lack of corruption, peace, and happiness, New Zealand is among the top ten most desirable nations to live in.
Applicants can live, work, and study in New Zealand under the Investor 1 and Investor 2 resident visa programs. In their applications, applicants can include their spouse and dependent children aged 24 and under.
Investments that are appropriate include:
In general, for an investment to be regarded as acceptable, it must:
Investor Category 1 is a residency-by-investment program that requires a minimum investment of NZD 10,000,000 in eligible investments. The investment must be kept for at least three years, and successful applicants will be eligible to seek for citizenship after five years.
A minimum of three years’ investment of NZ 10 million in eligible investments.
Physical residence of at least 44 days in each of the last two years of the three-year investment term; or 88 days at any point during the three-year investment period if the applicant has invested at least NZD 2.5 million in growth investments.
If all of the conditions for the first two years of the two-year investment term are met, the applicant can request an adjustment of conditions that will allow him or her to travel in and out of New Zealand for another two years.
If the prerequisites for permanent residence are met at the end of the three-year investment term, the applicant and family members can apply for a resident visa that is valid for life.
The Investor Category 2 program is a residency-by-investment and point-based system that requires a minimum investment of NZD 3,000,000 in eligible assets. The investment must be kept for at least four years before successful applicants can seek for citizenship.
The investment threshold may be decreased to NZD 2.5 million if a minimum of NZD 1.5 million is invested in a ‘growth’ investment, such as real estate, in order to qualify for permanent citizenship in New Zealand.
An approval in principle is normally granted within 18 months, although it is contingent on the quality of the information presented, as well as security and health assessments.
If the primary applicant invests at least NZD 750,000 in growth investments, they must accumulate 146 days in each of years two, three, and four of the investment term, or 438 days over the whole four-year investment period.
If you have been a resident of New Zealand for 5 years, you can petition for citizenship. Applicants who have previously earned residency via one of the investor programs are eligible for New Zealand citizenship after spending at least 1,350 days in the country over the previous five years, with at least 240 days of physical presence per year. In New Zealand, dual citizenship is not prohibited.
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