Fee Paying Student Visa in New Zealand

Fee Paying Student Visa · New Zealand visa route

study · last reviewed 2026-06 · all New Zealand routes

A study-based route requiring admission to an eligible education provider.

Route overview

Typical timeline / duration: Study full-time up to 4 years on Fee Paying Student Visa.

Offer of place/enrolment with approved education provider; pay or show ability to pay tuition; meet health/character and application requirements.
For tertiary/English/non-compulsory study: NZD 20,000 per year or NZD 1,667 per month if shorter than one year; compulsory education: NZD 17,000 per year or NZD 1,417 per month.
Work rights depend on visa conditions and programme; not unrestricted.

Official source: New Zealand official source

Australia Student visa (subclass 500) Open this route → South Korea D-2 Student Visa / D-4 Language Trainee Visa Open this route → France Long-stay student visa / VLS-TS étudiant Open this route → Greece National visa / residence permit for study Open this route →

Visa rules change frequently. This page is a research guide, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the official source before applying.