Prior to flying to New Zealand, you can apply for a student visa on the New Zealand Immigration website or in person at the New Zealand Embassy. To submit an application in person within your home country, you must first contact the New Zealand consulate or embassy in your area to get an application form and/or an appointment.
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Do I need a student visa to study in New Zealand?
In order to study full time in New Zealand for a period of more than three months, you must get a student visa. Before you begin your application, you must first plan your course of study, determine how you will sustain yourself in New Zealand, and determine the papers you will need to submit with your application. You can submit your application online or through a paper form.
How do I renew my student visa for New Zealand?
You can submit your application online or through a paper form. Remember to submit your application at least 8 weeks before you want to travel to New Zealand. The majority of students are required to renew their student visas on an annual basis. You can complete this task yourself online or, in the case of some educational institutions, on campus.
How to become an international student in New Zealand?
International students who are 9 years old or younger must either reside with a parent or legal guardian, or live in a school hostel that has been authorized by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). Fact sheet about visas: a guardian of a student visiting on a visitor visa
How do I apply for a New Zealand tourist visa?
For an application form or an appointment to submit a personal application within your country, you will need to contact the New Zealand consulate or embassy that is the closest to you in order to receive one. You must submit your application at least six weeks before your planned trip to New Zealand.
