Student Visa

• An offer of place from an educational institution approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority
• A written guarantee from an institution or person that suitable accommodation is available to you in New Zealand (if you’re under 18 years)
• Evidence of sufficient funds to live on while you are studying
• A return air ticket to your country, or evidence of sufficient funds to buy one.

If you’re spending six months or more in New Zealand you may need to be screened for tuberculosis.

If you’re over 17 and intending to be in New Zealand for over two years, you’ll need to provide a police certificate to show that you are of good character.

If you’re studying a short course that’s less than three months, you don’t need a student visa: just a visitor visa.

If you have been offered a place in an approved exchange scheme you can apply for a student visa for the duration of your exchange, provided you meet our health and character requirements, and are a genuine exchange participant. If you’re coming on a working holiday scheme you can do one or more courses of study, as long as their total duration is no more than six months.