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NEW ZEALAND STUDY VISA​
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.
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.
New Zealand Student Visa Requirements​
To qualify for a student visa, you’ll need:
- To be accepted for a course at an education institute approved by the Ministry of Education or the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).
- Money for your tuition fees or proof that you have a scholarship that pays your fees.
- Proof you have enough money to live on while you’re in New Zealand.
- A ticket for New Zealand or evidence that you have enough money to buy one.
Documents to apply for a New Zealand student visa
Candidates looking to apply for their New Zealand Student Visa must have the following documents as part of their visa application process:Â
- Complete Student Visa Application Form (INZ 1012)
- Application fee payment receiptÂ
- An offer of a place – You need to have an offer of a place from a New Zealand institute/university. The forms are usually issued after the tuition fees have been received
- Letter from your current institution confirming your status as a study abroad student
- Health insurance receipt
- You may be required to show Health and Character certificates, to prove that your intention of staying in New Zealand is genuine
- Two passport-sized photographs
Note: Additional documentation may be required. During the personal interview, additional documents may be requested by the interviewer. These may be documents to prove evidence of academic or financial status.
- Valid passport – Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your period of stay in New Zealand
- Transcripts, diplomas, degrees, or certificates from schools you attended
- Scores from tests that your college required, such as TOEFL, GRE, or GMAT scores
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