Fee Paying Student Visa
Who it's for: People who want to study at a New Zealand education provider and pay their own fees.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 1 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Study place needed: Yes
- Language: No language test stated
- Money to show: NZ$20,000
- Main fee: NZ$850
- Family can join: Yes
- Decision time: 7 weeks
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | NZ$850 | — | immigration.govt.nzOfficial · 1 Nov 2026 |
| Money to show | NZ$20,000 | — | immigration.govt.nzOfficial · 1 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
6 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Study place neededYesOfficial wording
“You must have an offer of place from an approved education provider.”
LanguageNo language test statedOfficial wording
“Evidence of English language test results are not mandatory but can help us assess your genuine intention to study.”
Money to showNZ$20,000Official wording
“NZD $20,000 for each year if you are studying for 1 year or more”
Main feeNZ$850Official wording
“Cost From NZD $850”
Family can joinYesOfficial wording
“You cannot include your partner or dependent children in your visa application, but they can apply for visas based on their relationship to you.”
Decision time7 weeksOfficial wording
“Processing time 80% within 7 weeks”
We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Age limit; Salary threshold; Can lead to permanent residence; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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