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New Zealand Student Visa: An All-Inclusive Guide for 2025

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When someone says ‘New Zealand’? You immediately think ‘serenity.’ After all, New Zealand has the cleanest lakes in the world! Now take the serenity and the immense opportunities in New Zealand and put them together. Does that sound like a long-term plan to you?

Read this article to find out more interesting benefits of migrating to New Zealand.

 
 
 
 
 

What is the New Zealand Student Visa?

The New Zealand student visa is something you mandatorily need if you’re planning to study in New Zealand for a long term or at least 3 months.

Top New Zealand Universities 2021

World University Rank 2021New Zealand Rank 2021UniversityCity
1471University of AucklandAuckland
201–2502University of OtagoOtago
251–3003Auckland University of TechnologyAuckland
401–5004University of CanterburyChristchurch
501–6005Victoria University of WellingtonWellington
501–6005University of WaikatoHamilton
601–8007Lincoln UniversityCanterbury
601–8007Massey UniversityPalmerston North

 

Among the many courses and degrees, New Zealand is prominent for providing an excellent range of study courses in Computer Science, Information Technology, and Animation.

 

What are the Eligibility Requirements for a New Zealand Student Visa?

  • English Test
  • For UG degree
  • For PG degree

For English Language Proficiency (Either of the 3):

  •  IELTS: A minimum language score of 5.5 in IELTS is mandatory for students opting for the graduation and 6.0 for Master’s courses *
  • TOEFL:  A minimum language score of 80 in IELTS is mandatory for students opting for the graduation and 90 for Master’s courses*
  • PTE: In PTE Academic, most of the universities prefer to have a minimum score of 50 for under-graduation and a score of 64 for Masters Courses*

*The score requirements can vary as per the standards needed by the universities.

What are the Documents Required for a New Zealand Student Visa?

  • Core
  • Financial
  • Others

The foremost requirement in getting your Student Visa for New Zealand is having your documents ready for verification.

Here’s a list of documents that you’ll need mandatorily: 

  • Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) certificate
  • Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) statement
  • Your English Proficiency test results
  • Proof of visa fees payment
  • Health insurance (Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC))
  • Verification of your criminal records
  • Financial Requirements proving a sum of up to AU$18,610 per year

What Fees are Required for the NZ Study Programs?

For processing your New Zealand study visa from India, you have to pay an NZD 330 as your application cost. This cost includes the processing of your application, an immigration levy charge, international visitor conservation, and tourism levy charge.

The cost is pretty much the same in every visa office in India.

Average Tuition Fees in Australia

Study ProgramAverage Tuition Fees (AUD$)
Undergraduate Bachelor Degree$15,000 – $35,000 yearly
Postgraduate Master’s Degree$20,000 – $40,000 yearly
Doctoral Degree$14,000 – $37,000 yearly

 

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Other Important FAQs

1. What are the Types of New Zealand Visa?

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New Zealand is known for its unique education system. With diverse study opportunities and world-class universities, New Zealand is a hub for foreign students’ education.

Here are the top reasons for choosing New Zealand for your studies:

  • New Zealand has very few entry requirements
  • There is very less chance of visa rejection
  • Students can work while studying
  • Easy visa process 
  • Can obtain a permanent residency
  • Research-based course structures
  • Many scholarship programs
  • Safe and secure environment
  • Increased quality of life

Yes, you can work in New Zealand while studying.

If you are planning to work part-time,

Part-Time Work Eligibility: 

  • Work for up to 20 hours in a week

If you’re planning to work full-time,

Full-Time Work Eligibility: 

  • Only allowed during holidays, Christmas and New Year
  • You need to be a full-time student for at least 2 years
  • Your job needs to be under the Skilled Migrant category

The maximum validity of the visa is five years.

Yes, you can stay in New Zealand after your study by applying for a work visa. You need to get a permit to work in New Zealand for at least 3 years after completing your education. You also need an acceptable qualification to get your work-visa for New Zealand. Considering your level of education and the university from where you have studied, a post-study work visa will be issued to you. It can last for 1, 2, or 3 years. 

There are two visa types for working after study in NZ: 

  • Post Study Work Visa (Open)
  • Post Study Work Visa (employer-assisted).

After working for a sufficient period, you can even obtain a chance to become a Permanent Resident in New Zealand. Getting a New Zealand PR Visa will be easier if your job is listed under the skilled jobs that are in shortage.

If you have a student visa, your dependent children can come to New Zealand as visitors. They can stay here for the same length of time as your visa allows.

You can apply for a visa to work in New Zealand for up to 3 years after you finish your study if you have an acceptable qualification. A Post-study work visa lasts for 1, 2 or 3 years depending on the level of your qualification and where you studied.

  • Should be below 55 years
  • Health and character certified
  • Must have a job offer letter from a company located in New Zealand
  • At least 3 year work experience 
  • Get a resident visa at least 2 years before you apply for permanent residency
  • Must have lived in New Zealand under a resident visa for 2 years.
  • Must have fulfilled the necessary conditions of your resident visa
  • You can work too
  • You will be studying in a top international university
  • You are eligible to get permanent residency
  • You will enjoy a serene landscape all round the year
  • You will have an enhanced quality of life
  • Globally accredited qualifications
  • Rights for overseas students
  • Travel to and from the country
  • Work while studying (depending on your visa type)