Answers to common questions about Safehaven

frequently asked questions

Why New Zealand?

When?

NZ Safe Haven can have things up and running for you in as little as two weeks.

Prices annually for a home away from home start from around the price of a midrange SUV.

The South Island of New Zealand has two international airports that can be reached with a single stopover from many major cities including Los Angeles International Airport LAX.

New Zealand has a Western high quality healthcare system which is a publicly funded, largely government-subsidised system offering free or low-cost healthcare to citizens, residents, and visa holders.

New Zealand has a well regarded Western education system which is publicly funded from ages 5 to 18. The South Island also has two highly ranked Universities/Colleges:Otago University - ranked #214 globally - in the top 1.9% Canterbury University - ranked #261 globally

The South Island of New Zealand is widely regarded as a mecca for outdoor activities:Hunting, Fishing , Skiing, Mountain Biking , Surfing.

The South Island of New Zealand has a temperate climate with variations due to coastal and mountainous terrain. Snow is very uncommon to ground level in towns and cities and temperatures rarely get over 90℉ / 32℃.

Yes - please get in touch if you have a bespoke request. We will do our best to accommodate.

How To: Visas/Pathway to residency

visitor visa

US citizens can apply for a visitor visa that allows multiple entries over a four-year period. This visa allows you to stay for up to six months in each 12-month period. This doesn’t need to be all in one go – you can stay in New Zealand for a few months, leave for a while and then come back for another period later that year, as long as you aren’t staying more than six months in total in any 12-month period. The same Visa is available to citizens of the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, and many European countries.

Active Investor Plus Visa

Eligibility for this visa is based on a points system which takes into account income, education, and time spent working in New Zealand. If you work in an occupation on the “green list” of jobs in high demand, you may be able to gain residence immediately or after two years in the role.
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Skilled Migrant Visa

Eligibility for this visa is based on a points system which takes into account income, education, and time spent working in New Zealand. If you work in an occupation on the “green list” of jobs in high demand, you may be able to gain residence immediately or after two years in the role.
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