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New Zealand Visa Requirements

New Zealand Visa Requirements

New Zealand visa types are contingent on the type of study that the student is interested in and the duration it will take. With the right visa, entry into the country is seamless and hassle-free.

To apply for a student visa you would need the following documents;

  • A passport or travel document (must be valid for at least 6 months after entry)
  • An offer of acceptance from a recognized institution in New Zealand which states clearly the name of the program, the cost of the program and the duration of the program
  • Academic documents like transcripts, degree certificate, senior school leaving certificate, diplomas and other certifications
  • Properly filled visa application form
  • Visa application fee (presently stands at $275 NZD)
  • Tuition fee payment receipt
  • Proof of financial support (must entail the living costs and study costs for the duration of the program; $15,000 NZD per year and $1,500 NZD per month; in the form of statements of bank account, scholarship offers, etc.

Other required documents might include;

  • Proof that the student plans to leave the country after they complete their program (Flight tickets) but is not always necessary.
  • Police and character report
  • X-ray examination (for students from countries with tuberculosis epidemic)
  • Medical report from a health establishment that the New Zealand embassy assigns

All documents are presented either in person or by proxy to a New Zealand embassy or consulate in the applicant’s home country and in some cases, there is a need for a face to face interview.

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