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NZ Pathway Student Visa

You can study up to 3 courses, 1 after the other, on this visa. You must have a Pathway Student Visa offer of place and the funds to pay for your tuition fees and living costs.

 

Length of stay:
Up to 5 years


To apply you must:

  • be offered a valid study pathway by a pathway education provider or providers.

  • have an offer of place from an approved education provider.

  • have enough money to pay your tuition fees, or have a scholarship.

  • have enough money to live on, or be sponsored.

  • have full medical and travel insurance.

  • meet the other requirements of this visa.


This visa lets you:

  • study up to 3 courses, 1 after the other, on a single visa.

  • complete your qualification plan.

  • work part-time up to 20 hours a week while studying, and full-time in holidays, depending on your course.

Who can apply:
To apply for this visa you must:

  • be offered a valid study pathway by a pathway education provider or providers.

  • be offered a place on a course by an approved education provider.

  • have enough money to pay your tuition fees.

  • be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and live with that person while studying if aged 9 or younger and not living in an approved school hostel.

  • provide evidence that practical work experience is part of your course, where required.

  • provide information about your holidays and your course, and have written permission, if you plan to work.

  • show that you are passing your course and meeting attendance requirements, if you already have a student visa.

  • be in good health.

  • be of good character.

  • have a genuine reason for coming to New Zealand.

  • have enough money to pay your living expenses during you stay, or have an acceptable sponsor.

  • have full medical and travel insurance for the length of your stay.

  • have plans to leave New Zealand at the end of your stay.

  • Cost: NZD $750


    Processing time: 80% within 4.5 weeks

Interested in a New Zealand Pathway Student Visa? Book a consultation with our experts for personalised assistance.

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