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New Zealand Student Visas
Processing times from Immigration New Zealand, updated weekly.
Processing Range (p50–p80)
6 days to 6.5 months
15
Visa Types
04-20
Updated
Processing Time by Visa Type
| Visa | 50th %ile | 80th %ile |
|---|---|---|
| Child of a Student Visitor Visa | 5 weeks | 7 weeks |
| Dependent Child Student Visa | 5 weeks | 7 weeks |
| English Language Student Visa | 3 weeks | 8 weeks |
| Exchange Student Visa | 4 days | 1 weeks |
| Fee Paying Student Visa | 3 weeks | 8 weeks |
| Foreign Government Supported Student Visa | 4 months | 5 months |
| German Law Student Visitor Visa | 2.5 weeks | 5 weeks |
| NZ Government Scholarship Student Visa | 4 months | 5 months |
| Partner of a Student Visitor Visa | 6 weeks | 9 weeks |
| Partner of a Student Work Visa | 5 weeks | 7 weeks |
| Partner of an NZ Scholarship Student Work Visa | 5 weeks | 7 weeks |
| Pathway Student Visa | 3 weeks | 8 weeks |
| Primary Sector Trainees Work Visa | 3 weeks | 7.5 weeks |
| Student and Trainee Work Visa | 3 weeks | 7.5 weeks |
| Vocational Trainee Student Visa | 4 months | 5 months |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does New Zealand Student Visas take?
Current processing time for New Zealand Student Visas is 6 days to 6.5 months, based on the latest data from Immigration New Zealand.
When was New Zealand Student Visas processing time data last updated?
The data was last updated on 2026-04-20, sourced from Immigration New Zealand.
What factors affect New Zealand Student Visas processing time?
Processing times vary based on application volume, case complexity, security checks, and the completeness of submitted documentation. Times shown are estimates and individual cases may differ.
Source: WaitVisa.com — Immigration New Zealand, updated 2026-04-20