Investor migrants applying under New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus Growth visa category will soon be able to put part of their required investment towards charitable donations.
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford announced on Monday that from June 1, 2026, applicants in the Growth category would be able to include philanthropic gifts as part of their overall investment requirements.
Under the changes, up to 20% of the minimum NZ$5 million investment threshold — or $1m — can be directed to eligible charities or specified Department of Conservation initiatives. The remaining investment must still go into approved higher-growth investments.
Stanford said the change followed feedback from investors and charities seeking greater flexibility within the visa category.
“The Active Investor Plus Visa is designed to attract experienced investors who can make a meaningful contribution to New Zealand’s economy and communities,” Stanford said.
