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Dependent Child Student Visa processing time

As at 16 October 2026, 50% of recent Dependent Child Student Visa applications were processed within 5 weeks and 80% within 8 weeks, per Immigration New Zealand's published figures.

Figures as at 16 October 2026, captured daily.

Trend

Daily captures of INZ's published figures, in calendar days.

50% within5 weeks35 days on 16 Oct, 21 on 29 Jun
80% within8 weeks51 days on 16 Oct, 44 on 29 Jun
Longest 80% in the period70 days7 Aug to 13 Aug
As at16 Oct2026, 105 daily captures

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Captured50% within80% within
3 July 202621 days44 days
10 July 202621 days44 days
17 July 202622 days50 days
24 July 202622 days50 days
31 July 202622 days50 days
7 August 202636 days70 days
14 August 202622 days50 days
21 August 202622 days50 days
28 August 202622 days50 days
4 September 202632 days65 days
11 September 202632 days65 days
18 September 202632 days65 days
25 September 202632 days65 days
2 October 202632 days65 days
9 October 202635 days51 days
16 October 202635 days51 days

Captured daily from 29 June 2026 to 16 October 2026. No capture on 5 days in the period.

About this visa

Apply for this visa to bring your dependent children to study at primary or secondary school in New Zealand. You must have an appropriate work or student visa.

Frequently asked questions

As at 16 October 2026, Immigration New Zealand reports that 50% of recent Dependent Child Student Visa applications were completed within 5 weeks and 80% within 8 weeks. Individual applications can take longer, particularly if INZ requests further information.

The published figures are percentiles of recently decided applications, not a promise. Applications that are incomplete, need verification, or raise health, character or genuineness questions routinely exceed them. If your application is far outside the 80% figure, you can contact INZ or engage a licensed immigration adviser or immigration lawyer to follow up.

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