The new Business Investor Plus visa offers residency for up to 4 years, with a pathway to permanent residence. There is an application fee of NZD $12,380 (about $7,010), and investors can invest NZD $1 million (about $567,300) for a three-year work-to-residency track, or NZD $2 million (about $1,134,480) for an expedited one-year path. In addition to this investment amount, applicants must also prove that they have the money to stay and cover their expenses to the tune of NZD $500,000 (about $283,700)
New Zealand is well known for its breathtaking 'Lord of the Rings' landscapes, Maori culture, stunning wildlife, and adventure sports playground. The country was listed 9th on US News' list of best countries in the world in 2024, coming in at number two for a comfortable retirement. The population is generally a happy bunch, too. When asked to rate their general life satisfaction between 0 and 10, New Zealanders graded themselves at 7.3, on average, higher than the OECD average of 6.7.