New Zealand Temporary Retirement Visitor Visa

Min investment

$450,000

Investment routes

Investment fund · Government bonds · Passive income / pension

Time to status

~months

Path to citizenship

None — this is a renewable temporary visitor visa, not a residence class, and does not lead to PR or citizenship.

Residency requirement

Valid up to 2 years and renewable while the investment is maintained.

Visa-free destinations

Not specified

Dual citizenship allowed

N/A (residency)

Notes

For applicants aged 66 or older. Requires NZD 750,000 (~US$450,000) invested in acceptable New Zealand investments for at least 2 years, plus NZD 500,000 in settlement/living funds and an annual income of NZD 60,000. Granted for up to 2 years and renewable while the investment is maintained. IMPORTANT: it is a temporary visitor visa — it does NOT lead to permanent residence or citizenship, unlike the Active Investor Plus or Business Investor routes. Best understood as a long-stay lifestyle option for self-funded retirees.

About New Zealand

Healthcare

★★★★★

Safety

★★★★★

Cost of living

High

Climate

Temperate