CONVINUS Global Mobility
CONVINUS Global Mobility Insights - Sommer / Summer 2025The changes included:No age limitFaster processing time with 80% of applications receiving Approval in Principlewithin 4 monthsLowering the minimum investment to NZ million (approximately EUR 2.5million) for Growth investorsNo English language requirementReducing residency requirements to 21 days in 3 years (Growth) or 105 days in 5years (Balanced) with flexibility to further reduce the required residency timefor Balanced Investors with higher investmentTo apply you must:Be a fit and proper person (no relevant criminal or business misconducthistory)Be able to prove you have earned or acquired your investment funds lawfullyTransfer nominated investment funds to New Zealand via the banking systemor recognised currency transfer companies within 6 months of approvalMeet health and character requirementsMeet the other requirements of this visaMost applicants have come from the United States, China, Hong Kong andGermany but the visa is open to all who can meet requirements.Note that Immigration Advice and Financial Advice are separately regulatedprofessions in New Zealand. You should expect a good Licensed ImmigrationAdviser to be able to introduce you to a range of Financial Advisers, banks, brokersand investment institutions so you can choose which best suit your personalpreferences and needs.There are options for lower risk, passive investment, and also for higher risk, moreactive investments where you can get actively involved in the business should youwish to. A Licensed Immigration Adviser can work with you to prepare yourapplication and will submit and represent it to Immigration on your behalf. Youcan expect the relationship with our Licensed Immigration Adviser to last for38
CONVINUS Global Mobility Insights - Sommer / Summer 20255-6 years if applying through the Balanced Category as they should assist you at allstages through to final approval of your Permanent Resident Visa.There are many compelling benefits to the Active Investor Plus Visa:Family Inclusion: You can include your partner and dependent children up toage 24 in your Resident Visa applicationSocial and health benefits: NZ Resident Visa holders can access the publichealth system, and have other rights such as the ability to vote in electionsAbility to purchase property: Once the investments have been completed andapproved by Immigration you will be able to purchase residential property assoon as the Resident visa with conditions is issuedAbility to apply for Citizenship: Should you wish to apply for Citizenship youmay do so after holding a Resident visa for 5 years. (Note, however, thatsubstantial time in New Zealand criteria apply.)Overall, the Active Investor Plus Visa offers a compelling opportunity for overseasinvestors looking to invest in a stable, welcoming, and high-quality environment.Our experience is that many high quality Investors are making the move to NewZealand, and their financial and business knowledge and experience will make justas valuable a contribution as their actual investments.Contact:Neazor Brady - Immigration &Global Talent Search11/111 Thomas Road, Rototuna,+64 800 399 294Hamilton 3204,connor.brady@neazorbrady.co.nzNew Zealandneazorbrady.co.nz39
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