Americans Rushing to New Zealand's Golden Visa | Phoenix News

New Zealand’s golden visa program is exploding—especially with wealthy Americans flocking in after rule relaxations. Over 700 applicants in just 14 months, up from nearly zero in the prior three years, with Americans making up over a third since April 2025. The government slashed the minimum investment from $15M to $5M (growth tier) or $10M (balanced tier), dropped the English test, and reduced required physical presence. Now even bonds and property qualify—making it easier than ever for the ultra-wealthy to live, work, and invest indefinitely in a country with just over 5 million people. California elites are leading the charge. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/967ee31948f0cf9c