Definition
What is AIP Visa (Active Investor Plus)?
New Zealand investor visa requiring $5-10M in qualifying investments for 4+ years.
The Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa is New Zealand's investor immigration pathway, replacing the previous Investor 1 and Investor 2 categories in 2022. It requires significant investment in New Zealand over a minimum 4-year period.
Two Categories:
Growth Category ($5M): - Minimum $5 million in acceptable investments - Focus on "growth investments" creating jobs and economic benefit - Venture capital, private equity, growth companies qualify - Most bonds, property, and bank deposits don't qualify
Balanced Category ($10M): - Minimum $10 million total investment - $5 million in listed equities or bonds allowed - $5 million in growth investments required - More flexibility in investment mix
Key Requirements: - 4+ year investment commitment - 117+ days in NZ over 4 years - English language requirement - No criminal record - Health requirements
Most wholesale investment funds explicitly state AIP eligibility in their documentation.
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Wholesale Investor
An investor who meets specific criteria allowing access to investment products not available to the general public.
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Investment in early-stage, high-growth companies in exchange for equity, targeting significant returns.
Private Equity (PE)
Investment in established private companies through buyouts, growth capital, or restructuring.
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