Government to lower investor visa threshold to attract wealthy foreigners

Sunday 9 February 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sun 9 Feb 2025, 3:21pm

In this story Christopher Luxon

The National-led government plans to overhaul the Active Investor Plus visa starting 1 April. The changes include lowering the required asset threshold and removing English language requirements to incentivise more foreign investment into the New Zealand economy.

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1. The Press via StuffSun 9 Feb 2025, 2:01pm

   Government to lower investor threshold to attract wealthy foreigners (opens in new tab)

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2. 1NewsSun 9 Feb 2025, 2:20pm

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3. RNZSun 9 Feb 2025, 2:53pm

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4. Otago Daily TimesSun 9 Feb 2025, 3:21pm

   Govt changes visa to attract wealthy foreigners (opens in new tab)