Head to head
New Zealand vs United States
Three key differences
- Different status types: New Zealand grants long-term residence, United States grants permanent residence — usually not the same decision.
- Indicative total: United States runs $2,192,840 below New Zealand.
- Upper timeline: New Zealand is 36 months shorter than United States.
Field
New Zealand
United States
Status type
Long-term residence
Permanent residence
Min. investment
$3,000,000
$800,000
Government & due diligence
$4,000
$11,160
Service fee
$500–$8,000, by program
$500–$8,000, by program
Indicative total (1 applicant)
$3,004,000
$811,160
Timeline
6–12 mo
24–48 mo
Residency
7 d/yr
180 d/yr
Visit required
Yes
Yes
Eligible family
配偶 + 24岁以下子女
配偶 + 21岁以下未婚子女
Dual citizenship
N/A
N/A
Years to citizenship
—
5 yrs
Worldwide taxation
No
Yes
Quota & backlog
None
Backlog
● Numerically favourable on that line. A number, not a recommendation — no program wins every line.
Figures reflect prevailing industry terms, compiled 2026-08-11. Rules and fees change without notice; official announcements and a case-by-case assessment govern. Totals exclude the service fee, which runs $500–$8,000 by program.