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Partner of an NZ Scholarship Student Work Visa processing time

As at 16 October 2026, 50% of recent Partner of an NZ Scholarship Student Work Visa applications were processed within 3 weeks and 80% within 6 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% within3 weeks17 days on 16 Oct, 18 on 29 Jun
80% within6 weeks39 days on 16 Oct, 42 on 29 Jun
Longest 80% in the period43 daysfirst on 14 Jul, last on 3 Sep
As at16 Oct2026, 105 daily captures

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Captured50% within80% within
3 July 202618 days42 days
10 July 202618 days42 days
17 July 202617 days43 days
24 July 202617 days43 days
31 July 202617 days43 days
7 August 202615 days36 days
14 August 202617 days43 days
21 August 202617 days43 days
28 August 202617 days43 days
4 September 202615 days35 days
11 September 202615 days35 days
18 September 202615 days35 days
25 September 202615 days35 days
2 October 202615 days35 days
9 October 202617 days39 days
16 October 202617 days39 days

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

About this visa

This visa allows you to work in New Zealand while your partner is here on an MFAT-funded NZ Scholarship.

Frequently asked questions

As at 16 October 2026, Immigration New Zealand reports that 50% of recent Partner of an NZ Scholarship Student Work Visa applications were completed within 3 weeks and 80% within 6 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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