Active Investor Plus (AIP) Visa

New Zealand · for applicants from Nigeria

Verified · 22 June 2026

Residence by investment for high-net-worth individuals. Two categories: Growth (min NZD $5m, higher-risk active investment) and Balanced (min NZD $10m, more diversified). Low physical-presence requirement. No English requirement. Funds must be lawfully acquired and held for the required period.

Rules last verified: 22 June 2026 · by Elizabeth O

At a glance

Embassy processing

~35 working days to approval in principle

Our turnaround

5–7 working days

Done-for-you Standard

Government fees

~£7,900

≈ ₦14,449,100

Why applications get refused

Source of funds not established

Lawful origin of the investment funds not proven.

Fix: Provide a complete, documented source-of-wealth trail.

Investment not in eligible assets

Funds placed in non-qualifying assets.

Fix: Invest only in eligible Growth/Balanced asset classes.

Document checklist

Required

Valid passport

When: "all"

Evidence of funds & lawful source of wealth

When: "all"

Investment plan / NZTE-relevant evidence

When: "all"

Medical & police certificates

When: "all"

Application timeline

1. Prepare your application

Gather documents, draft supporting letters, complete forms

1–3 weeks

2. Rekoja review (if Done-for-you)

Specialist checks your file before you submit

5–7 working days

3. Submit online or at visa centre

Biometrics appointment may be required

1 day

4. Embassy decision

Standard processing. Priority options may be available.

~35 working days to approval in principle

All-in government fees

These are the fees you pay to the government, not Rekoja's service fee. Shown at the indicative exchange rate.

Mandatory

Active Investor Plus resident visa

£7,900

14,449,100

Total government fees

7,900

≈ ₦14,449,100

Proof of funds (must hold, not pay)

Investment (Growth category min)

£5,000,000

9,145,000,000

Indicative. 1 GBP = 1829 NGN · 2026-08-03. Government fees change. Confirm on the official website before paying.

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Real outcomes

100% approved

Based on 12 reported outcomes across all Rekoja cases. This is a look back at past cases, not a prediction. The embassy decides; past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

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