Planning a move to New Zealand means budgeting for official application fees as well as the costs around them. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) currently lists the Active Investor Plus (AIP) Visa from NZ$27,470, the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa from NZ$6,450, and no charge for submitting an SMC Expression [...]
For investors, New Zealand offers two main routes: the Active Investor Plus Visa (AIP) and the Business Investor Work Visa (BIV). Introduced in November 2025, BIV offers an active business-ownership pathway alongside AIP’s portfolio-based investment. Their capital thresholds, experience requirements, time in New Zealand and day-to-day involvement differ, so compare [...]
Reviewed by John Hu, founder of John Hu Migration Consulting and Registered Migration Agent (MARN 0746141). Looking to relocate abroad in 2025? The Remitly Immigration Index 2025 reveals the most desirable countries for immigrants, based on global search trends for phrases like “how to move to [country].” From economic opportunities [...]
