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Active Investor Plus Balanced Category
Detailed planning guide for New Zealand Active Investor Plus Balanced category, including eligible assets, residence-day calculations, and compliance milestones.
Route planning and eligibility review
Document preparation and legal checks
Lodgement and follow-up communication
Appeals and complex-case handling
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Pathway Options
Explore Active Investor Plus Balanced Category pathways
Compare streams, review scope, and open each route for detailed eligibility guidance.
Balanced Category
Minimum NZD 10 million over 60 months, with category-specific residence obligations and eligible diversified investment classes.
Explore pathwayGrowth Category
Additional qualifying Growth investments may reduce required in-country days under current policy settings.
Explore pathwayAIP Overview
Pathway eligibility and evidence requirements vary by profile. Get route-specific advice before applying.
Explore pathwayEligibility Snapshot
Initial eligibility checkpoints for Active Investor Plus Balanced Category
We verify the core criteria first so your application strategy is based on practical, evidence-backed options.
Capital plan supports at least NZD 10 million qualifying investment structure
Intended asset mix aligns with currently acceptable Balanced-category classes
Residence-day obligations and potential reduction rules are understood
Source-of-funds, transferability, and compliance records are complete
How we assess
1:1
Profile Review
48h
Initial Direction
Clear
Action Plan
Criteria differ by stream and profile.
Document Planning
Core evidence checklist
Strong documentation is the difference between delays and confident outcomes. Build your file in the right order.
Comprehensive source-of-funds and wealth history records
Investment allocation strategy and timing plan
Transfer/banking pathway evidence
Identity, character, and supporting declarations
Delivery Process
How this pathway is delivered
A structured workflow keeps requirements, timelines, and communication consistent from consultation to decision.
01
Category Design
Build Balanced-compliant allocation strategy with risk and liquidity planning.
Next
02
Compliance Modeling
Map residence-day obligations and reduction scenarios where applicable.
Next
03
Application Execution
Submit evidence-led application and respond quickly to INZ requests.
Next
04
Ongoing Monitoring
Track obligations through the full 5-year investment period.
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Common questions about Active Investor Plus Balanced Category
What is the minimum investment for AIP Balanced?
Current settings reference at least NZD 10 million under Balanced category requirements.
Can residence-day requirements be reduced?
Under current settings, day reductions may apply where additional qualifying Growth-category investment is made.
Why choose Balanced instead of Growth?
Balanced may suit applicants seeking broader eligible asset classes with a different capital and timeline profile.
Need a Balanced-category compliance plan?
Book a consultation for Balanced route validation, investment composition strategy, and evidence sequencing.
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