New Zealand will introduce changes to its Pathway Student Visa (PSV) from July 20, giving international students greater flexibility in planning their studies and expanding the range of eligible study pathways, Immigration NewZealand (INZ) announced on Thursday.
The updated rules will allow students, particularly those in secondary school, to keep their study options open for longer without having to finalise every step of their academic journey at the time of applying for the visa. The changes are part of the government's broader ‘International Education Going for Growth’ initiative aimed at making New Zealand a more attractive destination for overseas students.