Know About New Zealand Student Visa Process in 2024

The process of a New Zealand student visa is specially designed for full-time students who want to pursue their studies in New Zealand for a maximum period of four years. In order to be eligible for the New Zealand student visa process the candidates should have sufficient funds to enroll in the courses. Once the students are granted the student visa for New Zealand the candidates can engage in part-time work for 20 hours per week and reside independently. Go through the below guide to learn more about New Zealand student visas.

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Document Requirements for New Zealand Student Visa

Check below the list of important documents to get a New Zealand student visa:

• Identity proof
• Health and character certificate
• Letter of appointment from an educational institution 
• Proof of sufficient financial funds 
• Travel and health insurance 
• Should satisfy all the academic requirements 
• Proof of travel (flight ticket)
• Work permit (if applicable)
• Class attendance and evidence of passing the course

Steps to Apply for New Zealand Student Visa (Online)

Check below to know about the New Zealand student visa in online mode:

• Complete the online application form and press the button to pay the application fees
• Upload the required documents 
• In order to complete the application process application fees are required to be paid using Visa, MasterCard, Union Pay Credit card, or debit card. 
• After completing the above steps the candidates are required to submit the online application form

Steps to Apply for New Zealand Student Visa Process (Offline)

Check below to learn about the New Zealand student visa in offline mode:

• Fill out the offline application form and specify the name on the back of the photograph
• Candidates are required to book an appointment at the visa application office 
• The required documents must be submitted to the visa application office. Candidates must visit at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time for the appointment
• Fees are required to be paid using Visa, MasterCard, or cash. If the candidate does not have sufficient funds to pay the fees the application will not be accepted
• After submitting the visa application process the candidates can track the status of their application logging in through their account

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Application Fees of New Zealand Student Visa Process

Check below the application fees required to be paid to complete the New Zealand student visa process:

Particulars	Application Fee	Visa Application Center Fee	Courier Fee
Online Application	NZD430	–	–
Paper Application	NZD 440 —  NZD485	NZD46 —  NZD 77	NZD 13 — NZD 100

Eligibility Criteria for New Zealand Student Visa

Check below the listed criteria to be eligible to get the New Zealand student visa process:

• Candidates should have applied for permission border while entering New Zealand
• Individuals must ensure to have a travel ticket 
• Candidates should have sufficient funds to support themselves in the New Zealand
• Individuals must have medical and travel insurance during their entire stay
• Candidates can work part time and full time during their entire stay
• Candidates must ensure to leave New Zealand before their visa expires

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Processing Time for New Zealand Student Visa

Check below the processing time for the New Zealand student visa process:

Number of Applications	Processing Time
50% applications	13 days
75% applications	24 days
More than 90% applications	46 days

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