Active Investor Plus Visa
We partner with you on your journey to become a New Zealand citizen through the Investor Visa programme.
Specialist Expertise
Residence Through Investment
New Zealand’s unmatched quality of life and vibrant, stable business environment make it an ideal destination for high-net-worth individuals and families who are looking for a safe haven or just a change of lifestyle.
The Active Investor Plus Visa allows you to live, work, and study in New Zealand indefinitely as long as you meet all the investment and time-in-country requirements.
- We follow an evidence-based investment approach, ensuring our advice is supported by robust data and analysis.
- We are experts in assisting migrants and US citizens to navigate the associated tax complexities and invest efficiently.
- We are fee-only, meaning our advice is aligned with each client's objectives. Our clients also benefit from our institutional brokerage rates and FX, which are among the lowest in NZ.
- We use an independent global custodial system, which ensures your investments are held securely and reported to you.
- We are New Zealand owned and operated. Unlike many of New Zealand’s main banks and financial institutions we are owned by our advisers and key people right here in NZ.
We also work alongside other professionals, such as immigration advisers, tax accountants and lawyers, where required.
Cambridge Partners does not provide tax advice or file tax returns. Where required, we work in partnership with our network of accountants and legal advisers to ensure our clients' holistic requirements are met.
- We work with you from planning, through implementation and reporting
- We also partner with your immigration adviser to ensure your visa requirements are approved, tracked and met along the way.
- We do not have our own products or funds, so we ensure you have a client-first approach to your investing experience in New Zealand.
Growth Category
Requires a minimum investment of NZD 5 million in managed funds and direct business investments, both of which must be approved by New Zealand Trade & Enterprise (NZTE) Investments must be held for a period of three years Investors must spend at least 21 days in New Zealand over this period
Balanced Category
Requires a minimum investment of NZD 10 million across a broader range of eligible investment options, including equities, bonds, managed funds, direct business investments, property development, and philanthropy Investments must be held for a period of five years Investors must spend at least 105 days in New Zealand over this five-year period, though this requirement may be reduced with a higher investment
If your visa application is approved in principle, you will have 6 months to transfer and invest your funds in New Zealand.
Investors can apply for permanent residence after maintaining their investment for the specified duration (three years for the Growth category and five years for the Balanced category) and fulfilling the physical presence criteria.
Families included in the resident visa must travel to New Zealand within 12 months of the visa being issued. However, they are not required to stay in New Zealand for a minimum period.
Successful applicants may apply for New Zealand citizenship after five years of residence.
Principal & Financial Adviser
johnny sharland
CEO, Principal & Financial Adviser
James Howard
Client Services Manager
Tracy Willetts
