{"id":59171,"date":"2024-08-12T13:16:05","date_gmt":"2024-08-12T07:46:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/learn\/?p=59171"},"modified":"2024-08-12T13:16:05","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T07:46:05","slug":"study-abroad-new-zealand-has-announced-changes-to-student-visa-fees-and-immigration-policies-from-1st-october-news-2024-08","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/learn\/study-abroad-new-zealand-has-announced-changes-to-student-visa-fees-and-immigration-policies-from-1st-october-news-2024-08\/","title":{"rendered":"Study Abroad: New Zealand has Announced Changes to Student Visa Fees and Immigration Policies from 1st October"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The government of New Zealand has announced an increase in the fees set to take effect from 1st October, 2024. These changes will effect almost all categories of visa as the government is aiming to align charges with the actual costs of processing visa applications. Despite this hike, New Zealand continues to support its pacific neighbours by continuing to offer subsidised fees for applicants from pacific countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-blush-light-purple-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>Know How International Students in Canada can Change their DLI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the most important changes is the increase in student visa fees. Applicants from regions including most of the world outside Pacific and a few other specific regions will see a student visa fee rise from NZD 300 to NZD 485. However, the post study work visa fees will decrease from NZD 490 to NZD 320. The student visa levy will rise from NZD 95 to NZD 265. On the other hand, the post study work visa levy will see a huge rise from NZD 210 to NZD 1350.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Study Abroad: New Zealand has Announced Changes to Student Visa Fees and Immigration Policies from 1st October\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXey1xCLxhaM6WMvgRdXsbVkC0-ra94oDmxA8dvqZ9SKopNUP-V8nXXQ-qwz3iRlQE9qwTMGOivvPo2GRl9U_K49mmxWoS-yDeeK-DgsSXFsaesXd26QZXpWF4puWwg28FucG3eKw3v321Cqq0mJZxDV1qhB?key=tX2ZOa-iYgE2D0G4bxxf_A\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-blush-light-purple-gradient-background has-background\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/learn\/study-abroad-immigration-rules-for-international-students-in-new-zealand-to-study-work-and-settle-in-the-country-news-2024-08\/\"><strong>&nbsp;Immigration Rules for International Students in New Zealand to Study, Work, and Settle in the Country<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary temporary work visa in New Zealand known as Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) will also experience some changes. The AEWV fee will be reduced slightly from NZD 540 to NZD 480. In addition to this, the immigration levy for this visa will increase from NZD 210 to NZD 1060. This visa is crucial to ensure that New Zealanders are prioritised for jobs while allowing employers to hire skilled migrants where genuine labour shortages exist. One of the key changes is the introduction of an English language requirement for migrants applying for low skilled roles classified under ANZSCO (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more <a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/learn\/category\/news-updates\/visa-and-immigration-news\/\"><strong>visa and immigration news<\/strong><\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/learn\/category\/news-updates\/\"> <strong>daily news updates<\/strong><\/a> follow Leverage Edu and start your<a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/\"> <strong>study abroad<\/strong><\/a> journey today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The government of New Zealand has announced an increase in the fees set to take effect from 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