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Partner of a Student Work Visa

Who it's for: Partners of students on an eligible higher-level qualification who want to work in New Zealand.

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 4 Nov 2026

Requirements at a glance

  • Job offer needed: No
  • Age limit: From 18
  • Money to show: NZ$4,200
  • Main fee: NZ$1,630
  • Family can join: No
  • Decision time: 6 weeks
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Figures and costs

Approximate, at rates of 27 Oct 2026. Banks use different rates.
Figures for the Partner of a Student Work Visa
ItemAmountIn your currencySource
Main feeNZ$1,630—immigration.govt.nzOfficial · 4 Nov 2026
Money to showNZ$4,200—immigration.govt.nzOfficial · 4 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.

  • Job offer neededNoOfficial wording
    “You do not need to have a New Zealand job offer to apply.”
  • Age limitFrom 18Official wording
    “both be at least 18”
  • Money to showNZ$4,200Official wording
    “You must have at least NZD $4,200 for your stay.”
  • Main feeNZ$1,630Official wording
    “Cost From NZD $1630”
  • Family can joinNoOfficial wording
    “You cannot include dependent children in your visa application, but after you get a work visa, you can support them to get a visa to join you.”
  • Decision time6 weeksOfficial wording
    “Processing time 80% within 6 weeks”

We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; 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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