On November 13, the country declared the start of compulsory interviews for individuals applying for passport.
This update will take effect commencing from December 15, 2023. The interviews will be done during Due Diligence. Everyone over the age of 16 is to go through the interview process, as stated by the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU). The cost amounts to $1,500 for one application.
Applicants are due to submit identity documents and show up for an interview. They will be scheduled in advance and conducted online via Zoom or similar platform.
As for the language of interview, it will be English. But, in case an interviewee does not speak English, he will be offered a native language.
New Zealand has announced a significant update to its business immigration strategy, launching the new Business Investor Visa (BIV) in November 2025. This program replaces the previous Entrepreneur Work Visa and is designed to attract experienced investors to inject capital into established New Zealand businesses.
Effective August 1st, the program offers second citizenship in 6 weeks via Dubai-based PPP. From $90k donation + $5k fee (single applicant).
Starting August 20, certain visa applicants must post bonds up to $15,000. The program explicitly targets Citizenship-by-Investment holders over vetting concerns. Initially affects Malawi/Zambia nationals, but CBI countries face potential inclusion with 15 days' notice. 30-day stay limit applies.
