{"id":115885,"date":"2025-07-28T16:34:22","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T08:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/?p=115885"},"modified":"2026-01-09T15:55:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T07:55:54","slug":"golden-visa-lures-hong-kong-buyers-to-new-zealand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/golden-visa-lures-hong-kong-buyers-to-new-zealand\/","title":{"rendered":"Golden Visa Lures Hong Kong Buyers to New Zealand | Juwai IQI"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p>New Zealand&rsquo;s golden visa is back, and this time, it&rsquo;s turning heads across <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/hong-kong-residential-sales-market-dynamics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-text-link-color\">Hong Kong<\/mark><\/a> <\/strong>and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/why-chinese-are-buying-more-luxury-homes-in-malaysia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">mainland China<\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wealthy investors are moving fast, and all signs point to a fresh wave of demand heating up the <strong>country&rsquo;s luxury property market<\/strong>. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong>fewer restrictions<\/strong>, <strong>faster approvals<\/strong>, and a <strong>lifestyle that sells itself<\/strong>, New Zealand has just become one of the most desirable playgrounds for Asia&rsquo;s high-net-worth elite&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After undergoing significant reform in <strong>April 2025<\/strong>, the <strong>Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa<\/strong> has seen a strong response. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In less than three months, the programme received nearly <strong>200 applications<\/strong>, more than the total number submitted during the previous two and a half years under the old system.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/iqiglobal-web-revamp.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/wp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/28162229\/nz-img-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-115898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iqiglobal-web-revamp.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/wp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/28162229\/nz-img-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/iqiglobal-web-revamp.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/wp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/28162229\/nz-img-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/iqiglobal-web-revamp.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/wp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/28162229\/nz-img-1-370x185.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The <strong>AIP visa<\/strong> offers two investment pathways: a high-growth option requiring a minimum<strong> NZ$5 million (US$3 million)<\/strong> investment over three years, and a balanced pathway requiring around<strong> NZ$6 <\/strong>to <strong>NZ$10 million<\/strong> over five years. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike the previous scheme, this version comes with fewer hurdles: there are no English-language requirements, and physical presence in the country is minimal, just<strong> 21 to 105 days <\/strong>over the investment period depending on the pathway.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although direct property purchases do not count toward the investment threshold, successful applicants are <strong>permitted to purchase homes<\/strong> after obtaining their visa. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This distinction matters, especially as foreign buyers begin to eye New Zealand&rsquo;s <strong>limited luxury housing<\/strong> stock.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kashif Ansari, <strong>co-founder and group CEO of Juwai IQI<\/strong>, believes the golden visa will make a tangible impact on the property sector.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/iqiglobal-web-revamp.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Kashif-280x280-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-93536\" style=\"width:263px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Kashif-280x280-1.webp 280w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Kashif-280x280-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Kashif-280x280-1-120x120.webp 120w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Kashif-280x280-1-160x160.webp 160w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Kashif-280x280-1-80x80.webp 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Almost any number of new high-net-worth individuals buying homes in New Zealand will have a significant impact on the country&rsquo;s relatively small land and luxury home markets,&rdquo; &nbsp;<\/p>\n<cite>Kashif Ansari, <strong>co-founder and group CEO of Juwai IQI<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&ldquo;They will be buying houses in <strong>premium suburbs<\/strong> and land for <strong>large estates<\/strong>,&rdquo; he adds. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His comments underscore the broader ripple effect the visa programme could have &ndash; not just in financial services and business investment, but in <strong>high-end residential real estate<\/strong>, where supply remains constrained and pricing already competitive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New Zealand&rsquo;s government, still navigating its way out of a recession, is betting on <strong>wealthy migrants<\/strong> to fuel economic recovery. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Officials have not only <strong>simplified the visa&rsquo;s application<\/strong> and investment process but also created a dedicated agency to assist overseas fund managers. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The aim is clear: attract<strong> fresh capital<\/strong>, <strong>new jobs<\/strong>, <strong>global networks<\/strong>, and <strong>long-term residents<\/strong> who will contribute to innovation and income growth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared to countries like <a href=\"https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/juwai-iqi-spain-with-three-new-offices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-text-link-color\">Spain<\/mark><\/a>, Ireland, and <a href=\"https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/australias-housing-market-fifth-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-text-link-color\">Australia<\/mark><\/a>, which have either scrapped or tightened their own golden visa schemes, New Zealand&rsquo;s approach stands out as <strong>investor friendly<\/strong>. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that matters, especially to high-net-worth individuals from Hong Kong and China who are seeking <strong>political stability<\/strong>, <strong>wealth preservation<\/strong>, and <strong>residency pathways<\/strong> in safe, liveable countries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/hong-kong-property-market-growth-trends-key-moves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-text-link-color\">Hong Kong<\/mark><\/a> applicants currently make up the <strong>third-largest group<\/strong> under the new programme, just behind the US and mainland China. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many, the appeal goes beyond <strong>investment returns<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&ldquo;These investors are not just thinking about business,&rdquo; continued&nbsp;Ansari. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/iqiglobal-web-revamp.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Kashif-280x280-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-93536\" style=\"width:267px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Kashif-280x280-1.webp 280w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Kashif-280x280-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Kashif-280x280-1-120x120.webp 120w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Kashif-280x280-1-160x160.webp 160w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Kashif-280x280-1-80x80.webp 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>They&rsquo;re also looking for a secure lifestyle, a long-term base for their families, and the opportunity to build multi-generational estates.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<cite>Kashif Ansari, <strong>co-founder and group CEO of Juwai IQI<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With interest in the scheme growing and property supply <strong>remaining tight<\/strong>, analysts expect New Zealand&rsquo;s <strong>high-end housing market<\/strong> to heat up over the coming year. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the overall volume of foreign buyers may remain relatively small, their purchasing power is likely to have an outsized<strong> effect in a market <\/strong>defined by limited land and premium demand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether the golden visa will reshape the landscape of New Zealand&rsquo;s luxury real estate remains to be seen, but for now, the early momentum suggests a <strong>rising tide of wealth<\/strong> is on its way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Juwai IQI was 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