If I do a master's in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and then do a spouse visa master's, can I do both within the same visa period in New Zealand/UAE?
It depends on the country’s visa rules.
- New Zealand: You may be able to study multiple programs on a single Pathway Student Visa (up to 5 years), as long as each course is full-time and from an approved provider. Your spouse can usually apply for a Partner of a Student Work Visa if you are studying a master’s (Level 9 or 10), allowing them to work full-time. Visa durations and eligibility are subject to change.
- UAE: Student visas are typically valid for one year and renewed annually. Your spouse would need a separate employment visa to work; dependent work rights are not automatic.
Visa policies change, so discuss your specific study plans with your LeapScholar counsellor for the latest guidance.
Can your spouse come with you to NZ?
Which NZ courses still allow dependents, and what you will need to show.
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