In plain English
From 28 September 2026 managed funds must keep investment deployment plans, declined funds wait 6 months to reapply, and Invest New Zealand can suspend or revoke eligibility.
Key points
- New guidance clarifies Growth and Balanced categories.
- Stronger oversight of approved investments.
Who’s affected
Active Investor Plus applicants and the funds they invest in.
What you should do
Confirm your chosen fund still meets the requirements before committing.
Immigration New Zealand, “Active Investor Plus: new managed fund rules”, published 16 September 2026. Read the full announcement. Summary by Destination NZI; INZ content © Crown, licensed under CC BY 3.0 NZ.
Related visas
Invest at least NZD $5 million (Growth) or NZD $10 million (Balanced) to live, work and invest in New Zealand.
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