New Zealand Student Visa Process

Financials

To meet New Zealand student visa requirements, you must demonstrate sufficient funds, including:

• • Financial Undertaking Form/s (if multiple guarantors)
• • Affidavits of Support from Guarantors
• • Authorization letter/s for document verification
• • Evidence of upfront funds for the first year (NZ$ 15,000)

Accepted evidence of funds includes:

• • Education loan sanction letter
• • Latest bank statements (past 6 months)
• • Fixed deposits, post office accounts, NSC
• • Acceptable payment plans (e.g. EPF or GPF accumulated over a year)

Funds Transfer Scheme

New Zealand offers a unique fund transfer option, allowing students to transfer living expenses for 12 months to a local bank account. This option is ideal for students whose funds are at least six months old.

Admission & Visa Process

1. Choose an academic program and review entry criteria.
2. Complete the application form with required documents.
3. Expect a response within 1–2 weeks.
4. Receive an Offer of Place and Tax Invoice.
5. Apply for a student visa with Immigration New Zealand.
6. Attend a telephonic interview after visa lodgment.
7. Upon visa approval, pay the course fees in full.
8. Receive your student visa.

Documents Checklist

• • Completed Student Visa Application Form (INZ 1012)
• • Visa application fee
• • Valid passport
• • Passport-sized photographs
• • Educational certificates
• • IELTS certificate
• • Medical or chest X-ray certificates
• • Covering letter
• • Letter of acceptance from institution
• • Tuition fee payment receipt
• • Police certificate
• • Proof of funds (NZ$15,000 per year)
• • Accommodation evidence
• • Outward travel evidence or additional funds
• • Employment proof (if applicable)
• • Letter of recommendation (if applicable)