New Zealand Student Visa Guidelines
To study in NewZealand, you have to apply for a student visa. You can apply for a New ZealandStudent Visa after receiving a formal offer of place from the institution.
Application feesfor New Zealand Student Visa is Rs. 7,900/-
Document Checklistto lodge a student visa application
- Student Visa Application Form and Supplementary information form
- Passport (Passport should be valid for completion date + 3 months)
- Photograph (Passport sized photograph affixed to application form)
- Demand Draft for Visa Application Fee
- Covering Letter[1]
- Offer of Place
- Guarantee of Accommodation
- Financial Documents – Funds to cover:
- Tuition for First 12 months of study
- Living Expenses for 1 year (NZ$10,000 per annum)
- Plan of payment with evidence of access to funds to meet the tuition for remaining period of study and living expenses
- Academic Documents
- IELTS Score Card
- Evidence of Employment (if applicable)
- Health Requirements[2]
- Police Clearance Certificate[3]
Note:
- Covering letter should include your background covering the evidence offunds, your English language ability (IELTS Score) and Statement of Purposehand-written by you. Statement of Purpose should address questions like why youare applying for the visa, why you wish to do the course and how the coursewould help you in future.
- HealthRequirements:
- If you have an offer of place for a course with duration between 6 to 12 months, you must undergo a TB screening X-ray and submit Temporary Entry X-ray Certificate form (NZIS 1096) along with associated medical reports and X-ray.
- If you have an offer of place for a course with duration more than 12 months, you must undergo a full medical and x-ray examination and submit Medical and Temporary Entry X-ray Certificate form (NZIS 1007) along with any associated medical and laboratory reports.
3. All studentsabove 17 years of age and intending to stay in New Zealand for more than 2years must provide a Police Clearance Certificate. For Indian students, Police ClearanceCertificate has to be obtained from the Regional Passport Office or Office ofDeputy Commissioner of Police.