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NEW ZEALAND

Required Documents For Student Visa (NEW ZEALAND)

To apply for a New Zealand student visa, you’ll need to prepare a variety of documents. Below is a comprehensive checklist to help you ensure you have everything required for your application:

  1. Acceptance Letter
    • Offer of Place: A letter from a New Zealand education provider confirming your acceptance into a course of study.
  1. Passport
    • Valid Passport: Ensure it is valid for at least three months beyond your intended departure date from New Zealand.
  1. Visa Application Form
    • Completed Application Form: Fill out the Student Visa Application Form (INZ 1012) if applying on paper, or complete the online application on the Immigration New Zealand website.
  1. Visa Application Fee
    • Payment Receipt: Proof of payment of the visa application fee.
  1. Proof of Financial Support
    • Bank Statements: Evidence showing sufficient funds to cover tuition fees, living expenses (NZD 15,000 per year), and return travel.
    • Sponsorship Letter: If someone else is providing financial support, a letter from your sponsor detailing their support.
    • Scholarship/Loan Documents: If applicable, provide scholarship or education loan approval letters.
  1. Medical and Travel Insurance
    • Insurance Certificate: Proof of having adequate medical and travel insurance for the duration of your stay in New Zealand.
  1. Academic Documents
    • Transcripts and Certificates: Certified copies of your academic qualifications, such as high school diplomas or degree certificates.
  1. English Language Proficiency
    • Test Results: IELTS, TOEFL, or other accepted English language test results.
  1. Health Examination
    • Medical Certificates: A completed health examination form if your stay is longer than six months (INZ 1007).
    • Chest X-ray Certificate: If applicable, for stays over six months and if you are from a country with a high incidence of tuberculosis (INZ 1096).
  1. Police Clearance Certificate
    • Police Certificate: To prove you have no criminal record if you are over 17 years old and intending to stay for more than 24 months.
  1. Passport-Sized Photographs
    • Photographs: Recent passport-sized photographs meeting New Zealand visa photo requirements.
  1. Additional Documents (if applicable)
    • Parental Consent: If you are under 18, provide parental consent and evidence of your relationship with your parents or guardians.
    • Evidence of Previous Work Experience: If applicable, provide letters from employers detailing your previous work experience.
    • Proof of Relationship: If you are bringing dependents, provide proof of your relationship (e.g., marriage certificate, birth certificate).

Process For Applying Student Visa (NEW ZEALAND)

Step 1: Apply to a New Zealand Education Provider

  1. Receive an Offer of Place: Apply to a New Zealand education provider and receive an offer of place once you are accepted.

Step 2: Gather Required Documents

  1. Collect all necessary documents as per the checklist above.

Step 3: Apply Online or on Paper

  1. Online Application: Create an account on the Immigration New Zealand website and complete the online application form.
  2. Paper Application: Fill out the Student Visa Application Form (INZ 1012) and gather all required documents.

Step 4: Submit Your Application

  1. Online Submission: Upload all required documents and submit your application through your online account.
  2. Paper Submission: Send your completed application form and all required documents to the nearest Visa Application Centre (VAC).

Step 5: Attend Biometrics Appointment (if required)

  1. Biometrics: Schedule and attend a biometrics appointment to provide your fingerprints and photograph, if required.

Step 6: Health Examination

  1. Undergo a health examination: Schedule and attend a medical examination with an authorized panel physician, if required.

Step 7: Wait for Processing

  1. Processing Time: Check the current processing times on the Immigration New Zealand website.
  2. Monitor your application status: Track your application status online or through your Visa Application Centre.

Step 8: Receive Visa Decision

  1. Visa Grant Notification: If your application is approved, you will receive a visa grant notification with your visa details and conditions.

Step 9: Prepare for Travel

  1. Make travel arrangements: Book your flight to New Zealand and ensure you carry all necessary documents, including your visa grant notification, offer of place, passport, and insurance details.

Step 10: Arrive in New Zealand

  1. Present your documents to border officials: Show your visa grant notification and offer of place upon arrival in New Zealand.

Step 11: Enroll in Your Course

  1. Complete enrollment: Attend your educational institution and complete the enrollment process.

By following these steps and preparing the required documents, Indian students can successfully apply for and obtain a New Zealand student visa to begin their studies in New Zealand.