The New Zealand government has made significant adjustments to the Active Investor Plus Visa policy, further relaxing the application requirements:

· Removal of English language requirement, significantly lowering the entry threshold.

Growth Category:

· Minimum investment: NZD 5 million, applicable to direct investments or private equity.

· Pathway to permanent residency (PR) after 3 years.

· Residency requirement: only 21 days over 3 years in New Zealand.

Balance Category:

· Minimum investment: NZD 10 million, with flexible investment options including bonds, equity, charitable donations, new residential property developments, or commercial real estate.

· Pathway to permanent residency after 5 years.

· Residency requirement: 105 days over 5 years, which can be reduced with a higher investment amount.

This policy provides high-net-worth individuals with a more flexible pathway for investment and residency, supporting global mobility and identity planning.