New Zealand Study Visa- Eligibility and Requirements.
In this article, you will learn about New Zealand Study Visa- Eligibility and Requirements. If you are visiting New Zealand to study for more than three months, you will need a student visa. A student visa permits you to study full-time in New Zealand for a limited period of time. A student visa may have requirements you must meet which may include:
- The name of the program you are permitted to study
- The name of the educational provider
- The New Zealand location of the issuer, and
- The requirement to hold acceptable insurance
Working after study
If you’d like to work here after acquiring your qualification to get some handy experience, you need to know about our requirements to work after study. It’s good to have these in mind when choosing what course to go for so you attain a qualification that’s required and valued by New Zealand employers.
Cost of Visa
A student visa costs you 295 NZD + Rs. 690 (approximately). The INZ, New Delhi, does not take cash or credit cards – only payment mode is through a bank cheque or a draft.
Documents Required
Following documents will be needed for Application Purposes:
- Valid passport – Your passport must be lawful for at least three months beyond your period of stay in New Zealand
- Completed Student Visa Application Form (INZ 1012)
- Application fee payment receipt, as you are required to pay 295 NZD + Rs. 690 (approximately) before your interview.
- An offer of a place – You need to have an offer of a place from a New Zealand institute/university. The forms are usually provided after the tuition fees have been received.
- Letter from your current institution approving status as a study abroad student
- Health insurance receipt.
- You may be required to present Health and Character certificates to prove that your intention of staying in New Zealand is authentic.
- Two passport-sized photographs required.
Important Note: Additional documentation may be required. During the personal interview, additional documents may be asked by the interviewer. These documents may be needed as an evidence of academic or financial status.
- Transcripts, diplomas, degrees, or certificates from Universities you showed up.
- Scores from tests that your college required, such as TOEFL(Test Of English As A Foreign Language), GRE(Graduate Record Examinations) or GMAT(Graduate Management Admission Test).
- How you will take care of all educational, living and travel costs.
How to Apply
Here is how to fill your application online using Immigration Online. Gather all your documents – Scan and get ready all your main and supporting documents in PDF format. Make sure you have scanned and attached a photo of yourself. Read about the photograph specifications required by the embassy.
| The average time taken by the New Zealand High Commission for the visa process could be anywhere between 8 to 12 weeks depending on the individual’s background. Hence every student need to apply for their visas at least three months before to their course commencement. Complete your online application – You need to create an account online and fill in the form. |
