New Zealand to ease golden visa investment criteria to allow philanthropy

🌐 The Japan Times (NZ) —

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New Zealand plans to ease criteria for its golden visa residency program to allow philanthropic contributions as a qualifying investment. This move follows strong demand for the revamped visa rules introduced in April 2025.

Demand for New Zealand's golden visa — which offers residency in exchange for investments — has been strong since the government revamped the rules in April 2025.

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