I am curious about investing in business to get a resident permit, but the law says the money has to be maintained for a certain amount of years, depending on the amount. What happens if I pull my investment out of a business after moving to the country? Will I be deported?
If you withdraw the investment from NZ, you will not meet the requirements and will not be able to get another visa. You are not likely to be liable for deportation, but after the period for which the initial resident visa is issued, it will not be extended.
You will need to retain your investment for a minimum of three years or four years, depending which investor category you are approved under. This will be the condition of your resident visa. Once the investment period expires and you have had the visa conditions removed, you will be able to get your permanent residency and are free to withdraw your funds. There is a range of acceptable investment in this category. You should consult professionals, i.e., licensed immigration advisers/lawyers, accountants, business consultants, etc. before you commit the funds.
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