What changed, and what it means

What changed

New Zealand changed its Active Investor Plus (AIP) Visa programme. These changes started on 13 August 2026. They make rules clearer for investors. Key changes include: * Borrowed funds must come from the same country as the assets they support. * You must prove that you legally got and transferred all money you plan to invest. * You must prove that gifted money was a real gift, with no conditions, and followed the laws of the country where it was given. * For managed funds, you now need a legally binding agreement. You no longer need a non-revocable agreement. * Children born after an investor visa was approved can be added to their parent's later Resident Visa applications. This applies under certain rules. * Discretionary Investment Management Services (DIMS) will not be approved investments for applications made on or after 4 December 2025. However, DIMS investments already made or approved in principle before 5 December 2025, are still allowed.