Visa Process:
New Zealand is renowned for its world-class education system, offering high-quality teaching and research facilities across a diverse range of academic disciplines. With its stunning natural beauty, vibrant culture, and welcoming locals, it offers a unique and enriching study abroad experience that is hard to match anywhere else in the world. Studying in New Zealand provides students with opportunities to gain practical skills and work experience, thanks to the country's strong links with industry and its focus on hands-on, experiential learning.
The New Zealand Government provides an opportunity for all Indian students to study in the country but as a prerequisite, you’ll have to obtain a student visa first. The visa you need will depend on the type of study you want to pursue, and how long you intend to stay in New Zealand.
If you are over 18 years and plan to study in New Zealand for more than six months, here’s an overview of the types of student visas available for you:
|
S.No. |
Types of student visa |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Fee-Paying Student Visa |
Study full-time for up to four years and be able to work part-time |
|
2 |
Exchange Student Visa |
Study full-time for up to four years for an approved student exchange program |
|
3 |
Foreign Government Supported Student Visa |
Study full-time for up to four years on a foreign government loan or scholarship |
|
4 |
Pathway Student Visa |
Study up to five years for 3 consecutive courses on a single student visa and be able to work part-time |
|
5 |
Post-Study Work visa |
After completing your course at a Kiwi university, you may apply for a post-study work visa. This visa lasts for 1, 2 or 3 years, depending on the level of your qualification. |
As an Indian student, you would most commonly require a Fee-Paying Student visa.
While studying in New Zealand, it’s important to maintain your Fee-Paying student status. This status relates to the purpose or reason why you came to New Zealand.
To apply for a student visa to New Zealand, you will generally need:
An offer from the Kiwi universities. Also, if you are applying for pathways courses, you need to provide a Pathway student visa cover letter approved by the Pathway education provider.
Evidence of paying the tuition fee.
Proof of the income and the source of income.
Photocopy of the Identity pages of the recent passport.
Character certificate validated by the police
Health certificate to show you are healthy
Some additional documentation may include:
Qualification certificates, academic, transcripts
Proof of employment history
Proof that you have enough funds to support yourself
Information about your financial guarantor (Identity and relationship)
English language proficiency test (such as IELTS) scores
Aadhar or Pan card
You may also have to show evidence that you have sufficient funds to cover your living expenses throughout your stay. You will need to show you have NZ$ 20,000 for a full year of study or NZ$ 1,250 per month.
This may include:
A scholarship program
Bank statements
Financial undertaking by a sponsor to cover accommodation and living costs
Evidence that you are leaving New Zealand after the completion of your course. This can be in the form of flight tickets, however, it is optional
A police certificate if you are aged 17 years or over and plan to study for more than 24 months. A police certificate is a document which that is used as evidence of good character
An X-ray certificate - you will need to have a chest x-ray if you are staying in New Zealand for more than six months, or if you’re a citizen of a country with a relatively high incidence of tuberculosis, or if you’ve spent more than three months in the last five years in a country with a relatively high incidence of tuberculosis
Full medical examination
You may also have to appear for a personal interview at the New Zealand embassy or consulate.
You’ll have to apply for your student visa application online using the New Zealand Immigration website. You can apply up to 120 days before your intended date of program’s start date. Remember, your application date is the date when your application fee is paid.
English language requirements:
To gain your New Zealand student visa, you’ll have to provide evidence of proficiency in the English language. This usually means passing a secure English language test to be able to prove your communication and correspondence skills.
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s most popular high-stakes English language proficiency test for study, work, and migration, with more than three million tests taken in the past year. The IELTS results are recognised by more than 10,000 11,000 organisations, including educational institutions, employers, professional associations, and governments, in 140 countries around the world.
The minimum IELTS score required for your New Zealand student visa is 5.5 band in each module.
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