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New Zealand Temporary Retirement Visitor Visa

9 facts quoted from the official source

If you are aged 66 or older and have NZD $750,000 to invest in New Zealand, this visa lets you stay in New Zealand for up to 2 years.

Savings required
NZD 750,000
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
partner
from the official record
Requirements
3
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Age requirement66 or older
  • Financial resourceshave at least NZD $750,000 to invest in New Zealandchecked 2026-07-27
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health-insurance requirementYou must maintain acceptable travel and/or health insurance while in New Zealand.
Also stated by the source
  • Dependent-family rightsinclude your partner in your application
  • Work rightsstay in New Zealand for 2 years; study for up to 3 months in any 12-month period; include your partner in your application; travel in and out of New Zealand.
Family

Who you can bring

partner
  • Dependent-family rightsinclude your partner in your application
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeFrom NZD $7891checked 2026-07-27
Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingUp to 2 years
  • Renewal or extensionIf you want to stay longer, you can apply for another Temporary Retirement Visitor Visa if:
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to New Zealand?
The official source states: If you are aged 66 or older and have NZD $750,000 to invest in New Zealand, this visa lets you stay in New Zealand for up to 2 years.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: have at least NZD $750,000 to invest in New Zealand The lowest published threshold is NZD 750,000 (savings).
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: partner.
04Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: You must maintain acceptable travel and/or health insurance while in New Zealand.

Every answer is quoted from the official immigration.govt.nz page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 9 points against the official source; 9 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immigration.govt.nzLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this New Zealand government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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