New Zealand Visa
Immigration and Visa Information
New Zealand has many agreements with other countries, which allow a person to
come to New Zealand for 90 days without a visa. During that time, you can study
or be a tourist. Please consult your nearest New Zealand Embassy or High
Commission for information on visa requirements. The school or institution you
choose can also help you with visa information. However, the standard
requirements are:
Complete the Application for Student Visa Form :
These are available at the New Zealand Embassy or High Commission and your local
travel/education agencies. With the 'Application for Student Visa' you will need
to include: A recent passport-size photograph.
Payment of a non-refundable visa application fee :
An 'Offer of Place' from a New Zealand education school or institution which
states that you have been accepted by the school, the name of the course, the
minimum time to complete the course, whether a course fee is required to be paid
or the student is exempt from the fee (e.g. scholarship students). The New
Zealand institution, which has confirmed your enrolment, will send this 'Offer
of Place' to you. Evidence of payment of course tuition fee or evidence of
exemption from fee.
Note: Students are no longer required to produce evidence of payment of course
fees before their applications are approved in principle.
A guarantee of accommodation :
A written assurance from a New Zealand education institution or other persons
that suitable accommodation is available to you in New Zealand. Most New Zealand
institutions will assist you with accommodation.
Evidence of sufficient funds to cover your living expenses and return travel
back to your home country. You will need to provide medical clearance and
character references ONLY for courses, which are longer than 24 months. Contact
the New Zealand Embassy or High Commission for further information on this.
Students will only be issued with a student visa if they have enrolled in an
approved course at an institution or establishment, which is accredited to offer
it. If your application for a student visa is approved you will need a passport
which will be valid for 3 months beyond your initial date of departure from New
Zealand.