- Official fees
- NZ$2,149plus 1 that vary
- Steps
- 3from degree to licence
- Language
- English: IELTS Academic or OET at the Board's scores
- Planning time
- About 6–12 months on the general pathway
Our estimate, not official
Where did you qualify?
The general pathway is your route.
Unless you trained or are registered in Ireland, you use the general pathway.
Trained or registered in the UK, Ireland or Canada? The express pathway costs NZ$1,067. Australian registrants use mutual recognition (NZ$460).
Step by step
Each fee links to the page we took it from.
- 1
Pass an accepted English test
paid to IELTS or OETIELTS Academic or OET at the Board's scores. Source
- 2
Apply on the general pathway
NZ$1,735Send your qualification, transcripts and curriculum, certificates of good standing and police certificates. Source
- 3
Practising certificate
NZ$414Needed before you start work. Source
Not included: courses, translations, travel, visas and living costs.
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Recruiter, school or consultant for physiotherapists in New Zealand? List your agency.
Sources
- Physiotherapy (Fees) Notice (No 2) 2026, in force 1 April 2026 (incl. GST)
- Physiotherapy Board: international general pathway
- Physiotherapy Board: international express pathway
Last checked 29 October 2026. Fees and rules change – always confirm with the regulator before you pay. PassPeers is independent and not affiliated with any regulator or exam provider.
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