Introduced by Prime Minister Charlot Salwai, the Development Support Programme is hoped to increase revenue to support development projects in the country.
Applications for citizenship will cost US$130,000 for a family of four, with an additional $5,000 for every other dependent child or $10,000 for non-dependents.
There is also a $2,000 administration fee.
The change came into effect this month.
Source:
Radio New Zealand