New Zealand relaxes its ‘golden’ visa rules, sees 72% surge in US applications

Today, there are more countries attracting the attention of Americans with “golden” visa offers, while successful ones offer even more opportunities.

New Zealand recently relaxed its rules to attract high-income individuals to its “golden” visa programs. The changes include removing the English language requirement and easing the amount of time people have to spend there.

The country is currently rolling out a Business Investor Work Visa program that offers individuals the opportunity to live and work in New Zealand by investing and running a business there, offering the potential for permanent residence.

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Applications from US citizens for the country’s Active Investor Plus Visa have increased by 72% since July, according to New Zealand’s immigration data.

Mischa Mannix-Opie, director of customer experience at Greener Pastures New Zealand, said: residence by investment and lifestyle consulting firm told Fox News Digital that it is seeing a significant amount of demand for “golden” visas from Americans.

“The Business Investor Work Visa has been announced, which we expect to attract interest as it represents another opportunity for people wishing to obtain a residence permit in New Zealand,” Mannix-Opie said.

“The changing political environment in the United States affects many things high net worth individuals “We are re-evaluating their long-term plans,” he added.

Mannix-Opie also said, “New Zealand offers a safe, stable alternative with an outstanding quality of life, stunning natural landscapes and culture that make it an ideal place to start a new chapter and provide them and their families with options for the future.” he said.

“New Zealand offers a safe, stable alternative with an outstanding quality of life.”

Stuart Nash, New Zealand’s former economic development minister and co-founder of Nash Kelly Global, previously told Fox News Digital that visas are becoming more popular.

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“There’s a war going on in Europe, there’s the tinderbox in the Middle East,” he said. “There is a change in the US administration that is causing more polarization than we have seen in a long time.”

According to reports, applications from US citizens for the New Zealand Active Investor Plus Visa have increased by 72% since July. (iStock)

“There are a lot of Americans who want to settle in New Zealand, which we see as an oasis at the bottom of the world,” he added.

He also said, “There is no need to give up your US citizenship.” “You can become a permanent resident for life and live the New Zealand dream.”

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Nash noted New Zealand’s “stable banking system” and lack of capital gains, wealth and death taxes.

“In this time of global uncertainty, geography is as important as anything. You hop on a plane and you’re 1,200 miles away from trouble spots,” Nash said.

“You can get permanent residence for life and live the New Zealand dream,” said a former minister for economic development. (iStock)

“In the past, people were looking for a tax haven, now they are looking for a safe haven.”[selves] and their families.”

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Nash said the country’s low population is a unique advantage.

“We have great scenery, sailing, golf and some pretty nice people,” Nash said.

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“There is absolutely no need to give up your US citizenship. You can become a permanent resident for life and live the New Zealand dream,” he added.