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Studying in New Zealand
What
Is A Student Visa?
What
Is A Student Permit?
Who
Needs A Student Visa?
Who
Needs A Student Permit?
What
Courses May I Study?
Can
I Study Part Time?
Students
Undertaking Employment
Student
Exchange Schemes
Special
Categories Of Student Visa And Permit
Who
Does Not Need A Permit Or Visa To Study In New Zealand?
How
Do I Apply For A Student Visa Or Permit?
Do
I Need A Medical Certificate?
Do
I Need A Police Certificate?
Medical
Insurance
Can
I Be Refused A Visa Or Permit?
Can
my Visa or Permit be Revoked ?
Where
Can I Get More Information And Advice?
What Is A Student Visa?
A Student Visa is:- an endorsement you need in your passport to facilitate your travel to New Zealand for the purpose of study; and
- an endorsement you need in your passport if you are in New Zealand and wish to travel overseas and return to New Zealand for the purpose of study; and
- an endorsement showing you have permission to travel to New Zealand and may be granted a Student Permit when you arrive; and
- able to be issued for a single (one journey) or multiple (more than one journey) entry.
What Is A Student Permit?
A Student Permit is:- an endorsement in your passport which allows you to study in New Zealand. It will state the expiry date and give the conditions of your permit.
- your course of study; and
- the educational institution; and
- the location of the institution in New Zealand; and
- any other restrictions (such as not being allowed to work).
Who Needs A Student Visa?
You will need to apply for a Student Visa if:- you are outside of New Zealand, and are coming to New Zealand to study full time for longer than three months (Your spouse or partner and children who wish to accompany you may apply for a Visitor or Student Visa).
Who Needs A Student Permit?
You may apply for a Student Permit if:- you are a visitor or a worker in New Zealand and wish to study full time; or
- you need to extend your Student Permit for further study or training; or
- your spouse is in New Zealand on another type of temporary permit i.e., Work Permit; or
- you are a child and wish to study while your family is in New Zealand.
What Courses May I Study?
Your course of study and educational institution must be approved for foreign students.The educational institution will advise you if their courses are approved.
If you have any queries you will need to contact the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).
Can I Study Part Time?
If you are a visitor or worker in New Zealand and wish to study part time, you may apply for a Variation of Conditions to study.You will need to show evidence that you:
- are enrolled in the course; and
- have paid the fees for non New Zealand students; and
- have paid the Variation of Conditions fee.
Students Undertaking Employment
You may apply for authority to work under the following circumstances:- to fulfil course requirements; or
- up to 15 hours per week for tertiary students
undertaking a long term course of study; or
- during the Christmas and New Year holiday period; or
- on completing your course of study; or
- as a postgraduate student.
Student Exchange Schemes
You may apply for a Student Visa to study in New Zealand as part of an approved exchange scheme.These may be Government to Government, established formal exchanges or private exchanges for one off situations only.
Please contact the New Zealand Immigration Service for details of current exchange schemes available.
Should you or your organisation wish to establish an exchange scheme please contact New Zealand Immigration Service to find out what information is required for your proposal to be considered. This information is also available in the Operational Manual.
Who Does Not Need A Permit Or Visa To Study In New Zealand?
You do not need a visa or permit to study in New Zealand if you are:- a New Zealand citizen or a New Zealand Resident Permit holder; or
- an Australian citizen or an Australian resident who holds a current Australian resident return visa; or
- one of a group of people who are exempt from the requirement to hold a permit to be in New Zealand; or
- studying a course of no more than three months (while on a valid visitor permit); or
- a holder of a Limited Purpose Permit granted for the express purpose of attending a course of study or training; or
- a holder of another type of temporary permit of which you have varied the conditions of your permit to allow you to undertake your course of study or training.
How Do I Apply For A Student Visa Or Permit?
Student Visa and Permit requirements are found on the Application to Study in New Zealand form.Do I Need A Medical Certificate
You must be of an acceptable standard of health. This is to ensure that you are:- not likely to be a danger to public health; and
- not likely to be a burden on the health services; and
- fit for the purposes of entry.
If there is an indication of any medical condition which could mean you may not meet the provisions above, you may be required to provide a medical and x-ray certificate if the intention is to stay in New Zealand less than 24 months.
In some countries, the New Zealand Immigration Service selects medical panels of registered medical practitioners and/or radiologists. If you are resident in one of these countries, a panel member must complete your medical and x-ray certificate forms.
You may either refer to the list of countries using panel doctors or consult the nearest branch of the New Zealand Immigration Service for details of the appropriate panel doctor for your area.
Do I Need A Police Certificate?
If you are 17 years of age and over and intend to stay in New Zealand for a total of more than two years, you must provide a police certificate to show you are of good character. In order to prove you are of good character, you must supply the following:- a police certificate from your country of citizenship; and
- police certificates from any country you have lived for five years or more since reaching the age of 17 years.
Information on how to obtain a police certificate from most countries is in the Obtaining A Police Certificate booklet.
Medical Insurance
Most students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand unless they are a:- resident or citizen of Australia; or
- national of the United Kingdom in New Zealand; or
- holder of a temporary permit that is valid for two years or more.
We strongly recommend that you have medical insurance for the duration of your stay in New Zealand.
Can I Be Refused A Visa Or Permit?
You can be refused a visa or permit if:- you do not meet the entry requirements; or
- you are not a genuine applicant for a study visa or permit; or
- you are a person to whom Section 7 of the Immigration Act 1987 applies and you do not have an exemption.
Can my Visa or Permit be Revoked ?
Student permits are issued to enable a person to undertake a particular course of study at a specified institution. Failure to do this may constitute a breach of the permit conditions, in which case the permit may be revoked. Educational institutions wishing to report students who have breached these conditions can do so using the forms provided.
Where Can I Get More Information And Advice?
You can get more information from:- New Zealand Immigration Service Application Forms
- National Contact Centre
- New Zealand Diplomatic and Consular Offices
- New Zealand Immigration Service Branch Offices
- New Zealand Immigration Service Operational Manual