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New Zealand's Investor Visa Opens to Donations
25 May
Summary
- New Zealand allows philanthropic donations for golden visa investment.
- This change applies to the popular Growth category visa.
- The updated program starts on June 1, attracting billions in investment.

Effective June 1, New Zealand will permit wealthy migrants to count philanthropic donations toward the investment criteria for its most popular golden visa category. This adjustment is part of an effort to broaden the appeal and investment inflow of the program.
The Growth category of the visa will now accept contributions to charitable causes as a qualifying investment. This initiative has already attracted billions of dollars in pledged investments and is expected to see further growth.
This policy change aims to attract more foreign capital by offering flexible investment options. It signifies New Zealand's continued commitment to welcoming significant investment through its visa programs.