The New Zealand Government announced on Friday 12th December changes to the Active Investor Plus visa that addressed an oversight relating to successful AIP visa applicants being unable to buy a residential home in New Zealand.
I’ve wanted to write this article for a long time, but every attempt either sounded like a Tourism New Zealand promo or a journalist’s critique of the government.
Striking the right balance has been harder than I expected, honest without being cynical, fair without sugar-coating.
The Active Investor Plus Visa allows foreign investors to live in New Zealand if they invest in approved businesses, managed funds, or property developments. This guide simplifies the rules and provides examples for international clients.