Often referred to as the youngest country, in recent years New Zealand has emerged as an educational hub. Offering an extremely high standard of education and a good quality of life, in the surrounds of breathtaking scenery and at a reasonable price, it's no wonder that more and more international students are opting to study in beautiful New Zealand.
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If you are studying in New Zealand for over three months you will need a student visa, unless you are a citizen (or hold a residence visa) of either New Zealand or Australia.
How to apply
You will need to fill out an application form and send this, along with all the required documents, to your nearest immigration office or embassy. You can find details of the offices on the Immigration New Zealand contact page. The application form can be requested from your local office, or be downloaded and printed from the website here.
What documentation will you need?
As well as an application form and the correct fee, for most applications you will also need to provide the following documents:
Additional documentation needed may include:
Application fees
The application fee you will need to pay depends on your country of residence and where you are living. New Zealand has some agreements with other countries that mean you may not need to pay an application fee. To find out how much your application fee will be, use the Immigration New Zealand’s Fees Finder.
Short course/part-time
If you are coming to New Zealand to study for up to three months on a course that has been exempted or approved by the NZQA, you can study on a visitor visa. For more information, click here.
Normally, you must be studying full-time to qualify for a student visa. However, if you wish to study part-time, you may be able to qualify for a student visa under certain conditions. See the Immigration New Zealand website.
Dependants
If your partner or children want to come to New Zealand with you they will need to apply for their own relevant visa - usually a visitor visa, or a student visa (if they are also studying).
Time allowed
A student visa only allows you to stay in New Zealand for a limited time (normally a maximum of four years). If you are a full-fee paying student you may be granted a visa for the period for which you have paid your fees, unless you are on a ‘Length of Course’ visa. If you are a scholarship student you may be granted a visa for the period of your award. If you wish to work in New Zealand when you finish studying, see our Working page for details.
Last updated: 8 September 2011
