The following documents must be enclosed with the application form:
- A written offer of a place, accepting the student to study in an educational institution
- A receipt for payment of course fees (The students are not required to produce the receipt before their application has been approved) or A New Zealand Government Scholarship.
- A complete and signed 'Application for Student Visa' form, with a passport size photograph. The students will be required to pay a non-refundable student visa application fee.
- A guarantee of accommodation – a written assurance from an educational institution or other person that suitable residential accommodation is available for the student in New Zealand.
- The student's passport or certificate of identity, which must be valid for the period of time for the student to apply for education.
- Evidence of funds availability for the maintenance throughout the stay. One of the four is accepted as evidence.
- Evidence that the student meet the English Language requirements (IELTS test scores etc).
- A completed 'Sponsoring a Student' form, in which the sponsor gives a financial undertaking that he or she can transfer to New Zealand $ 700 NZD, a year. This amount is considered minimum for a year's living expenses.
- A letter from the educational institution confirming that the student's living expenses have already been paid as part of the fees.
- A bank document showing that funds of the required amount will be available to the student in New Zealand ($1000 for each month for a student of their stay for a short term study, $ 7000 a year for long term study).
- An award of a full New Zealand scholarship
- Completed New Zealand Immigration Service medical and chest X-ray certificates
- Character clearances, which must be two original character references (if under 17 years of age), or a local police clearance (if 17and over). The students will be advised of the procedure for obtaining these by the New Zealand government office.
EVIDENCE OF FUNDS TO SUPPORT THEMSELVES
To gain a Student Visa or a Permit, the applicant students should be able to meet their living costs during their stay in New Zealand.
Evidence may include:
If the student takes a course lasting less than 9 months then they will need to show that they have access to:
If the student takes a course that is longer than nine months then they will need to show that they have access to:
Evidence of funds can be:
HEALTH REQUIREMENT
When a student applies for a Visa or a permit then it should be assured that the students and any family members accompanying them are healthy. This is a primary requirement just to safeguard the well being of New Zealanders and to avoid placing a burden on the country's health and social services. They also want to ensure that people entering New Zealand are fit for the purpose they have come here.
Generally, the New Zealand Immigration Service will decline the student's application for a Visa or a permit if:
TUITION FEES IN NEW ZEALAND
Type of tuition fees ($NZD)
COST OF LIVING FUNDS
The total cost depends on the expenses of the students. However, a student should be able to live in New Zealand for a total cost of living between $8,000 NZD - $10,000 NZD a year including accommodation, transport, food, clothing, bills and entertainment.
GST TAX
GST stands for Goods & Services Tax. All the goods and services in New Zealand including tuition fees have GST Tax of 12.5% included in the cost. There are some items that do not have GST and these include bank fees and residential rental payments.
AGE LIMIT TO STUDY IN NEW ZEALAND
There is no age limit to study in New Zealand however the New Zealand Immigration Service needs to be satisfied that the applicant is a genuine student when they process the student visa application.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand have 8 Universities, 25 Polytechnic and/or Institutes of Technology and approximately at about 440 secondary schools.
WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND
The students who are able to work under their visa will probably work in jobs like tutors at their institutions or working in restaurants or other service industries. The normal hourly wage rate will be approximately from $8.00 NZD - $15.00 NZD per hour and the tax will be deducted from the wages before the payment is received. On these amounts the tax will normally work out at about 20 cents per one NZD and it can be claimed as a full tax refund at the end of the financial year in April.
ACCOMODATION ARRANGEMENTS
A written guarantee of accommodation is required before a student visa can be granted. Some institutions may be able to arrange residential accommodation for students who are not staying with their relatives or friends. However, the students may wish to arrange the accommodation by themselves. The student should indicate whether they want or do not want any assistance in finding accommodation when they apply to the institution.
To gain a Student Visa or a Permit, the applicant students should be able to meet their living costs during their stay in New Zealand.
Evidence may include:
- Sufficient funds held in New Zealand by students or on their behalf or
- An undertaking by another person to cover their accommodation and living costs. This will be seen before the student leave for New Zealand or
- An undertaking by a New Zealand sponsor to cover the student's accommodation and living costs or
- Financial assistance available to the student under aid programs operated in New Zealand by a government agency.
If the student takes a course lasting less than 9 months then they will need to show that they have access to:
- $1000 NZD for every month stay or
- $400 NZD for every month, if the accommodation is already paid for the student. They will need to show that they have paid or
- A letter from the institution that the student's accommodation and other living expenses are included in the package and they have already paid.
If the student takes a course that is longer than nine months then they will need to show that they have access to:
- $10,000 NZD per year to cover their costs during their stay in New Zealand or
- If the student is a citizen of Samoa or Tonga, a written guarantee from a relative who is a New Zealand citizen or resident that they will cover the student's living costs.
Evidence of funds can be:
- Cash
- Travellers Cheques
- Bank Drafts
- A recognized credit card with sufficient available credit.
HEALTH REQUIREMENT
When a student applies for a Visa or a permit then it should be assured that the students and any family members accompanying them are healthy. This is a primary requirement just to safeguard the well being of New Zealanders and to avoid placing a burden on the country's health and social services. They also want to ensure that people entering New Zealand are fit for the purpose they have come here.
Generally, the New Zealand Immigration Service will decline the student's application for a Visa or a permit if:
- There is any likelihood and they'll need dialysis treatment
- They have active Tuberculosis (TB) – if they are on anti-TB
- Treatment there may be a delay on making a decision about their visa or
- Permit until the student had six months of treatment
- The student have required hospital or residential care for a mental disorder or intellectual disability for more than 90 days in the last two years
- A student has a physical incapacity that requires full time care
TUITION FEES IN NEW ZEALAND
Type of tuition fees ($NZD)
- English Language Courses approximately ranges between $320 NZD - $400 NZD per week
- Secondary School normal tuition fees are approximately from $8,000 NZD - $10,500 NZD per year for most schools but some private schools are much more expensive.
- Polytechnic Courses these ranges from $10,000 NZD - $15,000 NZD per year depending on the course or degree
- University Degrees are approximately from $10,500 NZD - $16,000 NZD per year for most under-graduate degrees
- Post-graduate Degrees approximately ranges from $15,000 NZD per year and MBA degrees are even expensive and may range approximately $22,000 NZD.
COST OF LIVING FUNDS
The total cost depends on the expenses of the students. However, a student should be able to live in New Zealand for a total cost of living between $8,000 NZD - $10,000 NZD a year including accommodation, transport, food, clothing, bills and entertainment.
GST TAX
GST stands for Goods & Services Tax. All the goods and services in New Zealand including tuition fees have GST Tax of 12.5% included in the cost. There are some items that do not have GST and these include bank fees and residential rental payments.
AGE LIMIT TO STUDY IN NEW ZEALAND
There is no age limit to study in New Zealand however the New Zealand Immigration Service needs to be satisfied that the applicant is a genuine student when they process the student visa application.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand have 8 Universities, 25 Polytechnic and/or Institutes of Technology and approximately at about 440 secondary schools.
WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND
The students who are able to work under their visa will probably work in jobs like tutors at their institutions or working in restaurants or other service industries. The normal hourly wage rate will be approximately from $8.00 NZD - $15.00 NZD per hour and the tax will be deducted from the wages before the payment is received. On these amounts the tax will normally work out at about 20 cents per one NZD and it can be claimed as a full tax refund at the end of the financial year in April.
ACCOMODATION ARRANGEMENTS
A written guarantee of accommodation is required before a student visa can be granted. Some institutions may be able to arrange residential accommodation for students who are not staying with their relatives or friends. However, the students may wish to arrange the accommodation by themselves. The student should indicate whether they want or do not want any assistance in finding accommodation when they apply to the institution.
APPLYING FOR VISA
STUDENT VISA OR PERMIT
As per the details available on the official sites, most people can be considered for a visa or permit to study in New Zealand, provided they meet all the requirements. But, to protect the interests of New Zealanders (Kiwis) they don't issue visa to people involved in certain activities.
PROCESS TO GET A STUDENT VISA OR PERMIT
They have a clear application process for students to follow. The applicant students have to show them that they have paid the student fees. There will also be a Student Visa or Permit fees i.e., Visa fees.
STEPS TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM
STEP – I: Print and complete the Application Form to Study in New Zealand (INZ 1012). There is a guide for Study in New Zealand (INZ 1013), which will assist the applicant students when applying. If the form and guide cannot be printed they are available at the nearest New Zealand Immigration offices.
STEP – II: Make sure that everything that is required is submitted, including the fees details along with the completed (and signed) application form. The applicant students will also need to provide all the information listed at the front of the application form and the exact amount of fees. If the required information is not provided or submitted then the application cannot be accepted for further processing.
STEP – III: Make sure that the students meet their health and character requirements. They also have to provide how long they will be staying in New Zealand.
STEP – IV: Studying in New Zealand for about six months to two years? Then the applicants also need to provide a completed Temporary Entry X-ray Certificate (INZ 1096) to show that they have been screened and tested for tuberculosis (TB). If studying is more than two years then the applicants need to complete a medical examination and a medical and an X-ray certificate.
DOCUMENTS:
1. Required by all entering New Zealand
2. Sufficient money for self-support
3. A Passport valid for three months beyond the scheduled date of departure from New Zealand
4. Completed application form
5. A recent passport-size photograph
6. Evidence of financial support or sponsorship
Student Visa: Confirmation of placement at an approved educational institution.
Time for issuing Visa: Visitor Visas – 3 weeks; Student Visas – Generally it takes from 4 – 8 weeks. But it depends on the New Zealand embassy where the applicant student is applying from.
Validity: The maximum period of time most visitors can remain in New Zealand is 9 months within a 18 month period.
Visitors not requiring visas are initially allowed a stay for up to 3 months, after which they can apply in New Zealand for an extension of up to 9 months.
STUDENT VISA OR PERMIT
As per the details available on the official sites, most people can be considered for a visa or permit to study in New Zealand, provided they meet all the requirements. But, to protect the interests of New Zealanders (Kiwis) they don't issue visa to people involved in certain activities.
PROCESS TO GET A STUDENT VISA OR PERMIT
They have a clear application process for students to follow. The applicant students have to show them that they have paid the student fees. There will also be a Student Visa or Permit fees i.e., Visa fees.
STEPS TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM
STEP – I: Print and complete the Application Form to Study in New Zealand (INZ 1012). There is a guide for Study in New Zealand (INZ 1013), which will assist the applicant students when applying. If the form and guide cannot be printed they are available at the nearest New Zealand Immigration offices.
STEP – II: Make sure that everything that is required is submitted, including the fees details along with the completed (and signed) application form. The applicant students will also need to provide all the information listed at the front of the application form and the exact amount of fees. If the required information is not provided or submitted then the application cannot be accepted for further processing.
STEP – III: Make sure that the students meet their health and character requirements. They also have to provide how long they will be staying in New Zealand.
STEP – IV: Studying in New Zealand for about six months to two years? Then the applicants also need to provide a completed Temporary Entry X-ray Certificate (INZ 1096) to show that they have been screened and tested for tuberculosis (TB). If studying is more than two years then the applicants need to complete a medical examination and a medical and an X-ray certificate.
DOCUMENTS:
1. Required by all entering New Zealand
2. Sufficient money for self-support
3. A Passport valid for three months beyond the scheduled date of departure from New Zealand
4. Completed application form
5. A recent passport-size photograph
6. Evidence of financial support or sponsorship
Student Visa: Confirmation of placement at an approved educational institution.
Time for issuing Visa: Visitor Visas – 3 weeks; Student Visas – Generally it takes from 4 – 8 weeks. But it depends on the New Zealand embassy where the applicant student is applying from.
Validity: The maximum period of time most visitors can remain in New Zealand is 9 months within a 18 month period.
Visitors not requiring visas are initially allowed a stay for up to 3 months, after which they can apply in New Zealand for an extension of up to 9 months.
New Zealand has a reputation for being a welcoming and safe destination.
New Zealanders are renowned for their hospitality, friendliness and
amicability. Students from throughout the world will find a high level
of respect for their individual cultural differences throughout New
Zealand.
