Fee Paying Student Visa
People who want to study at a New Zealand education provider and pay their own fees.
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New Zealand: visa types
Each visa type with who it's for and the official page. These routes are not yet checked against your profile: there are no figures here yet, so always read the official page.
Information, not immigration advice. Official sources: Immigration New Zealand.
Links checked 1 Nov 2026
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Study
Work after study
Post Study Work Visa
People who have finished a qualification in New Zealand and want to stay and work afterwards.
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Accredited Employer Work Visa
People with a job offer from a New Zealand employer that is accredited by Immigration New Zealand.
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Green List pathway to residence
A residence pathway for people working in roles on New Zealand's Green List. The official page explains which roles.
Not yet checked against your profileOfficial page · immigration.govt.nzSkilled residence pathways
Resident visas based on your skills, for people who want to live in New Zealand permanently.
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Working holiday visas
Young people from countries with a working holiday scheme who want to holiday and work in New Zealand.
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Visas for investing and doing business
People who want to invest or do business in New Zealand, including the Active Investor Plus resident visa.
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Group Visitor Visa
Groups visiting New Zealand together. The official page explains who it is for.
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People visiting New Zealand for a short stay.
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