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BUSINESS & INVESTOR VISAS · REVIEWED 19 AUGUST 2026

Active Investor Plus Visa

A residence pathway for eligible investors who satisfy the current acceptable-investment and presence requirements.

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WHO THIS ROUTE MAY SUIT

Begin with fit—not a checklist.

Experienced investors able to complete the required investment and due-diligence process. This page is an orientation, not personalised immigration advice. Requirements, fees, processing times and visa conditions can change.

THREE EARLY CHECKS

What usually needs careful attention

01

Source and transfer of funds

Confirm the current rule, then prepare evidence that is specific, consistent and easy for a decision-maker to follow.

02

Acceptable investment strategy

Confirm the current rule, then prepare evidence that is specific, consistent and easy for a decision-maker to follow.

03

Residence, health and character evidence

Confirm the current rule, then prepare evidence that is specific, consistent and easy for a decision-maker to follow.

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PARTNERS & CHILDREN

Plan the family pathway at the beginning.

Eligible partners and dependent children may be included subject to the current family rules.

Do not wait until the principal application is ready before checking family eligibility, evidence, timing, school arrangements and funds. The strongest plan treats the family as one connected journey while keeping each visa application legally separate.

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WHAT SORENA CAN DO

Organise the case. Keep professional responsibility clear.

  1. Route assessmentIdentify whether this category is relevant before collecting the wrong evidence.
  2. Evidence planningBuild a case-specific document plan instead of relying on a generic internet checklist.
  3. Professional reviewWhere regulated immigration advice is required, the work is handled by an appropriately licensed New Zealand professional.
  4. Connected follow-throughCoordinate study, employer or family steps in the Sorena journey without storing sensitive immigration documents on the public site.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions about the Active Investor Plus Visa

Who is the Active Investor Plus Visa for?+

Experienced investors able to complete the required investment and due-diligence process.

What should I check before considering the Active Investor Plus Visa?+

Start with source and transfer of funds, acceptable investment strategy, and residence, health and character evidence. The full legal requirements must be checked against the current Immigration New Zealand instructions.

Can my family come with me on the Active Investor Plus Visa?+

Eligible partners and dependent children may be included subject to the current family rules.

Does Sorena Visa guarantee approval of a Active Investor Plus Visa?+

No. Sorena Visa cannot guarantee any immigration decision. Immigration New Zealand decides applications under the rules and evidence that apply at the time.

PRIMARY SOURCE

Check the rule where the rule lives.

Our editorial team last reviewed this guide on 19 August 2026. Immigration New Zealand remains the source of truth for current eligibility, conditions, fees and processing information.

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PERSONAL ASSESSMENT

Your circumstances decide the route.

Tell us your goal, history and family situation. We will identify the right next professional step.

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