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New Zealand study visa

2 current source-backed study pathways. Verify the responsible authority before applying.

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This page contains 2 current routes for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.

Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-14

Current route records

RouteConditionsEffective or checkedOfficial source
Fee Paying Student VisaA student with an offer from an approved New Zealand education provider may qualify if they can cover tuition and living costs or have a sponsor, hold acceptable insurance and study full time; work may be allowed up to 25 hours weekly.2026-07-14Official source
Fee Paying Student VisaA student with an offer from an approved New Zealand education provider may qualify if they can cover tuition and living costs or have a sponsor, hold acceptable insurance and study full time; work may be allowed up to 25 hours weekly.2026-07-14Official source

Fees, processing times and requirements

Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.

RouteFactValueOfficial source
Fee Paying Student VisaApplication fee (paying student)850 NZDOfficial source
Fee Paying Student VisaApplication fee (total, paying student)850 NZDOfficial source
Fee Paying Student VisaProcessing time (standard, authority estimate)7 weeksOfficial source
Fee Paying Student VisaFirst permit valid for48 monthsOfficial source
Fee Paying Student VisaFamily can come alongyesOfficial source
Fee Paying Student VisaMoney to show20,000 NZDOfficial source
Fee Paying Student VisaWork allowed while studying (term time)25 hours/weekOfficial source
Fee Paying Student VisaWhere to applyonlineOfficial source
Fee Paying Student VisaApplication fee (paying student)850 NZDOfficial source
Fee Paying Student VisaApplication fee (total, paying student)850 NZDOfficial source
Fee Paying Student VisaProcessing time (standard, authority estimate)7 weeksOfficial source
Fee Paying Student VisaFirst permit valid for48 monthsOfficial source
Fee Paying Student VisaFamily can come alongyesOfficial source
Fee Paying Student VisaMoney to show20,000 NZDOfficial source
Fee Paying Student VisaWork allowed while studying (term time)25 hours/weekOfficial source
Fee Paying Student VisaWhere to applyonlineOfficial source

Can you work on this route?

Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.

RoutePublished work answerOfficial source
Fee Paying Student VisaThe official page states the work conditions for this route.Official source

Official sources

  1. Official route conditionswww.immigration.govt.nz · Checked 2026-07-14
  2. Fee Paying Student Visawww.immigration.govt.nz · Checked 2026-07-14