Visa Description

If you are going to New Zealand to study for more than three months, you will need a student visa. A student visa allows you to study full-time in New Zealand for a limited period of time. A student visa may have conditions you must meet – for example, it may include:

• The name of the program you are allowed to study
• The name of the educational provider
• The New Zealand location of the provider, and
• The requirement to hold acceptable insurance

Cost of Visa

A student visa will cost you Rs 12,000 (approximately). The INZ, New Delhi, does not accept cash or credit cards – you will have to pay through a bank cheque or a draft.

Documents Required

Following documents will be required for the application purposes:

• Valid passport – Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your period of stay in New Zealand
• Completed Student Visa Application Form (INZ 1012)
• Application fee payment receipt, as you are required to pay Rs 11,100 before your interview
• An offer of place – You need to have an offer of a place from a New Zealand institute/university. The forms are usually issued after the tuition fees have been received
• Letter from your current institution confirming status as a study abroad student
• Health insurance receipt
• You may be required to show Health and Character certificates, to prove that your intention of staying in New Zealand is genuine
• Two passport-sized photographs

Note: Additional documentation may be required. During the personal interview, additional documents may be requested by the interviewer. These may be documents to prove evidence of academic or financial status.

• Transcripts, diplomas, degrees, or certificates from schools you attended
• Scores from tests that your college required, such as TOEFL, GRE, or GMAT
• How you will pay all educational, living and travel costs

How to apply

Here is how to complete your application online using Immigration Online.

Gather your documents – Scan and prepare all your main and supporting documents in PDF format. Ensure you have scanned and attached a photo of yourself. Read about the photograph specifications required by the embassy.

The average time taken by the New Zealand High Commission for the visa procedure is anywhere between 8 to 12 weeks depending on the individual’s background. So the students need to apply for their visas at least three months prior to their course commencement.Complete your online application – You need to create an account online and fill in the form.

Dependents

In most cases, the spouse and dependent children of a student will be granted a visitor visa for the same duration as their partner or parents' stay. Spouses of the student on Work Visa can work full time in NZ. However, the dependents of students on visitor visa have no work rights.

You must be in a genuine and stable relationship with your partner and you must hold a New Zealand student visa to study for:

• A level seven (or higher) qualification on the New Zealand Qualification Framework in an area of absolute skill shortage as specified in the Long Term Skill Shortage List, or
• A postgraduate qualification

Additional Information

As an international student, you must complete your course within the minimum course duration listed on your acceptance letter. If you do not yet have a job offer, you may apply for a Post-study work visa. Visas granted are valid for up to 12 months and allow you to work in a temporary job while you look for a job in your field.

You can work part-time for up to 20 hours per week if your program of study meets one of these criteria:

• It is at least two years in duration
• It leads to a New Zealand qualification that qualifies for points towards an application for a Skilled Migrant visa.
• It is a tertiary institution, and the main purpose is to develop English language skills – you must also have an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall band score of 5.0 or above in the general or academic modules.

You may work full-time during all vacations if you are enrolled in a full-time program of study of at least one academic year’s duration. If your full-time program of study has a duration of at least eight months, and is a minimum of two semesters, but is less than 120 credits, you can work full-time over the Christmas and New Year holiday period.

If you are enrolled in Masters by research or doctoral degree programs awarded by a New Zealand tertiary institution, there are no restrictions on the hours you can work.

Where to apply

Immigration New Zealand (INZ), New Delhi Centre
Telephone: +91 11 4259 6300
Fax: +91 11 4761 2990
Email: nzisnewdelhi@dol.govt.nz

New Zealand High Commission
Sir Edmund Hillary Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi 110 021
Telephone: 0091-11-4688 3170
Fax: 0091-11-4688 3165
Email: nzhc@airtelmail.in

New Zealand Consulate General

Mumbai, India

Street Address: Level 2, 3rd North Avenue, Maker Maxity, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai 400 051, India
Telephone: +91-11-42596300 or email 
Fax: +91 22 6770 9003
Email: inzmumbai@ttsvisas.com

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