Pathway Student Visa
Who it's for: People with a Pathway Student Visa offer of place who want to study up to 3 courses, one after the other.
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 3 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Job offer needed: No
- Study place needed: Yes
- Main fee: NZ$750
- Family can join: No
- Decision time: 7 weeks
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | NZ$750 | — | immigration.govt.nzOfficial · 3 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
5 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Job offer neededNoOfficial wording
“work part-time up to 25 hours a week while studying, and full-time in holidays, depending on your course”
Study place neededYesOfficial wording
“have a pathway offer of place from a pathway education provider or providers”
Main feeNZ$750Official wording
“Cost From NZD $750”
Family can joinNoOfficial 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: Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; 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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