Changes to Active Investor Plus are live

Changes to investor visa criteria

Issued: Tuesday 01 April 2025 / 09:00 AM NZDT

Changes to the Active Investor Plus visa are live, making investing in New Zealand more attractive.

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Investor category update provides attractive investment options

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Use our online system to apply for selected visas, employer accreditation or check visa details.

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Verify the details of current New Zealand visa holders

Accredited Employer Work Visa

Child visa

Partner visa

Parent Resident Visa – expression of interest

Submit EOI

Straight to Residence Visa

Work to Residence Visa

Skilled Migrant Category – EOIs

Student visa

Visitor visa

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To apply for one of these visas, you’ll first need to create an account. Once you have done this, you can then log in and apply. You can also use your log in to check your application status.

Work visa

Employer accreditation for the AEWV

Job check for the AEWV

Permanent Resident Visa

Transit Visa

Visa Verification Service

If you are a current visa holder and provide your details to a third-party (such as a bank), they can use this information to verify your visa using the Visa Verification Service. Read this information before you login.

VisaView for employers

VisaView allows New Zealand employers to check the details of a worker's current visa. View our detailed guides for VisaView.

VisaView for education providers

VisaView allows education providers to check the details of a student's current visa. View our detailed guides for VisaView.