29/10/2026
🚨 NEW ZEALAND STUDENT VISA UPDATE 🇳🇿
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) announced 4 changes to student visas on 27 October 2026. Here's what you need to know:
1⃣ Work rights: Research Master's students are now capped at 25 hours/week during study (previously unlimited). Full-time work is still allowed in scheduled holidays. PhD students keep unlimited hours.
2⃣ English ability: Your English level is now an explicit factor in the visa decision. Officers may ask for IELTS, PTE or TOEFL results.
3⃣ Provider checks: INZ can pause visa processing for education providers under investigation, even before a final finding.
4⃣ More time after your course: The buffer after course completion is extended from 1 month to 2 months.
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