"New Zealand's government revised its investment rules for golden visas in early 2025, resulting in a significant surge in interest from Americans, who currently account for 40% of all golden visa applications. Now, the government is relaxing its rules even further, allowing New Zealand golden visa holders to be exempt from the ban on buying property in the country-a move that is expected to attract even more interest."
"The big draw is the lifestyle, its low population density, its safety, with very low crime rates, and the fact that the country speaks English and has a base in the English legal system. In 2025, Henley and Partners ranked New Zealand's golden visa in the top ten in terms of how much it protects investors and the ease of starting and doing business there."
The government has created an exemption that allows golden visa holders to buy property despite the foreign buyer ban. Americans account for 40% of golden visa applications following 2025 investment-rule revisions. New Zealand’s lifestyle, low population density, safety, English language and legal system are major draws. Henley and Partners ranked the golden visa in the top ten for investor protection and business ease in 2025. New Zealand placed ninth on U.S. News’ 2024 best countries list, scored highly for adventure and quality of life, and averages a life satisfaction of 7.3 versus the OECD 6.7. Costs for rent, restaurants and groceries tend to be lower than in the U.S.
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