Secure Your New Zealand Active Investor Visa (Golden Visa)

A premium pathway to global mobility, lifestyle security, and New Zealand residency through investment.

New Zealand Residency Through Investment

The New Zealand Active Investor Visa, also known as the New Zealand Golden Visa or the New Zealand Investor Visa is designed for eligible investors who want to secure residency in New Zealand through qualifying investment.

This pathway offers high-net-worth individuals the opportunity to invest in New Zealand while building a longer-term connection to the country.

For many investors, the appeal is not only financial. New Zealand offers political stability, lifestyle security, strong global reputation, and a safe environment for families looking to plan ahead with confidence.

What Is the New Zealand Golden Visa?

The New Zealand Golden Visa is a residency-by-investment programme designed for high-net-worth individuals who want to invest in a stable economy while securing long-term residency.

Often referred to as the New Zealand investment visa, the programme offers two investment options.

Investment Options:

• From NZD $5 million (Growth Investment)
• Or NZD $10 million (Balanced Investment)

The investment category you choose will determine the investment requirements, physical presence requirements, and other visa conditions.

Key Benefits:

• Flexible physical presence requirements
• Opportunity to apply for permanent residence
• Access to world-class business, education, and lifestyle opportunities

How It Works

Whether you’re exploring the New Zealand golden visa or comparing your investment residency options, our team will guide you through every stage of the process.

1. Initial Consultation

Meet with one of our Licensed Immigration Advisers to discuss your goals, eligibility, and the most suitable investment pathway.

2. Investment Strategy

We'll explain the investment requirements, help you understand the available options, and provide guidance on how to research your investment options along with necessary introductions to viable Financial Brokers.

3. Application

We provide assistance in preparing for your application and screening all documentation you provide to ensure it will meet requirements. Our team manages your Active Investor Visa application, ensuring every step is handled accurately and efficiently.

4. Immigration NZ

We work with Immigration NZ on your behalf as your appointed representative working initially towards Approval In Principle.

5. Immigration NZ Scrutiny

We represent you through the immigration investigation process based on the information that you have provided, which includes the review of the investments that you have made and put in place for the required term.

6. Residency Secured

Once your visa is approved you can begin your New Zealand residency journey while meeting the ongoing visa requirements.
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Why High-Net-Worth Investors Are Choosing New Zealand

Many investors search for NZ citizenship by investment when exploring global residency options. While New Zealand does not offer direct citizenship through investment, the Active Investor Visa provides an opportunity to secure residency first, with potential pathways to permanent residence and citizenship over time, provided all Immigration New Zealand requirements are met.

New Zealand continues to attract investors from around the world because it offers far more than an investment opportunity. It offers long-term security, stability, and an exceptional quality of life.

✔ Gain New Zealand residency by investment with flexible investment opportunities
✔ Diversify your wealth in a stable, secure, and globally trusted economy
✔ Enjoy an exceptional quality of life in one of the world’s safest countries
✔ Minimal time commitment from as little as 21 days
✔ Position your family within a globally connected, future-focused market

Your Trusted Partner for Investment Immigration

Woburn International is a New Zealand-based specialist in investment immigration, trusted by global investors to navigate complex residency pathways with precision and discretion.

✓ NZ-based, in-market expertise
✓ End-to-end advisory from strategy to approval
✓ Tailored approach for high-net-worth investors

Start Your Investment Journey Today

Testimonial

My family and I had the privilege of working closely with June during our pursuit of New Zealand residency. Throughout the process, she consistently demonstrated exceptional professionalism, expertise, responsiveness, and attention to detail.

Navigating through the Investor Category towards residency, the requirements being complex and overwhelming. June served as a trusted advisor, guiding us through each stage with patience, clarity, and a thorough understanding of New Zealand’s immigration requirements. Her ability to explain procedures, anticipate potential challenges, and provide timely solutions made a significant difference in our experience.

June’s professionalism, integrity, and extensive knowledge make her an invaluable asset to Woburn International and to the families and individuals she serves. I would not hesitate to recommend her services to anyone seeking immigration or residency assistance.

Freddy, USA

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Frequently asked questions

It is an investment-based residency programme allowing eligible investors to gain residency through qualifying investments.

As little as 21 days over the investment period depending on your investment category.

Yes, residency can extend to your immediate family.

While many people search for NZ citizenship by investment, New Zealand does not offer direct citizenship through investment. The Active Investor Visa provides a pathway to residency, with potential pathways to permanent residence and citizenship over time, provided all Immigration New Zealand requirements are met.

Yes, we have a network of trusted, experienced financial advisers that we can direct you to, and attend meetings alongside you for support.

From the time the investor category came into effect, we have worked with over 55 investors. Due to confidentiality that our investors require, we cannot share detailed information, but we have international partnerships that have been established because of our strength of knowledge and word of mouth.

We work very closely with all our investors so that we can move through the entire process as smoothly and quickly as possible.  The determining factors on timing would be the availability of information provided by applicants, evaluation of all information provided to Woburn International, which would need to be 100% accurate and all the government reviews.  This maybe a complex and time-consuming process, but this is what we do and we will be there every step of the way.

3 to 5 years.

It depends on which investment pathway you have followed. We can guide you on this.

Yes – and we are unique! We have a full Relocation division within Woburn International that can guide you on everything you need to know about relocating, including your loved pets. We also have a partnership with a furniture removal company – we offer the whole package.

We have provided this information to our investors and we can help you too! There are fishing licenses required for rivers and lakes, and some cultural rules. There are quota limits as well. Our advisers can give you guidance on your fishing preferences.

Our Relocation division can provide you with our full guidance book which is developed by us and free to all our clients who would like relocation assistance.

No, once you have residency you would be eligible for public funding but it may be useful to have in place.

If you are over 65, you can test the water by living in New Zealand for a maximum period of two years with a small investment of NZD $750,000+. This will give you the opportunity to live in New Zealand and decide if this is right for you.

We are knowledgeable in the investor category, we can introduce you to everyone you need to meet during this process so that you are comfortable and confident with your investment. Introductions to the right people, full immigration assistance, relocation and settlement support are all areas we assist with. We focus on building relationships – trust is key.