在放松规则和重大投资承诺的驱动下, 有创纪录的美国人正在申请新西兰的新投资者签证。 A record number of Americans are applying for New Zealand’s new investor visa, driven by relaxed rules and significant investment commitments.

创纪录的美国人申请新西兰的改版投资者签证,自2025年4月政策变化生效以来,近40%的573个申请来自美国. A record number of Americans are applying for New Zealand’s revamped investor visa, with nearly 40% of 573 applications coming from the U.S. since policy changes took effect in April 2025. 该方案现在要求三年内投资500万新西兰元(约300万新西兰元),五年内投资1 000万新西兰元,取消英语要求,削减要求实际存在三周。 The program now requires a NZ$5 million (about $3 million) investment over three years or NZ$10 million over five years, removes English requirements, and cuts required physical presence to three weeks. 申请人可以绕过外国买方禁令,购买500万新西兰元以上的房屋。 Applicants can buy homes over NZ$5 million, bypassing the foreign buyer ban. 政府报告承诺投资33.9亿新西兰元,截至2026年2月有182份批准书。 The government reports NZ$3.39 billion in committed investment, with 182 approvals as of February 2026. 虽然有些人以美国的政治关切为动机, 但该方案引发了有关住房可负担性和外国所有权的辩论。 While some cite political concerns in the U.S. as motivation, the program has sparked debate over housing affordability and foreign ownership.