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New Zealand Student Visa

Got a New Zealand study plan? Want to make it happen? You could be eligible for a Student Visa. This webinar will help you understand the application process and what to expect.

Our free Student Visa Webinar will Cover:

The Application Process

Tips for Success

Supporting Family Visas

Post-Study Work Visa Pathways

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How our consultation helps your application get approved

As Immigration Lawyers and Licensed Advisers, we will help you make a strong case to Immigration New Zealand (INZ) that meets all of their requirements and ticks every box.

This can include (as required on a case-by-case basis):

Pitfalls & Considerations

Advice on writing and receiving support letters

Obtaining necessary documentation

Assessing the final application and submitting it to INZ

Dealing with any issues raised by INZ

Managing your application right through to conclusion

Helping you review a rejected application and the reasons why

Maintaining contact with your application

Our Student Visa Experts

Aaron Martin

Principal Lawyer (NZIL)

Amandeep (Aman) Kaur

Provisional Licensed Adviser (NZIR)

Daniel Kim

Immigration Lawyer (NZIL)

Maggie Zhu

Licensed Adviser (NZIR)

Winnie Wang

Immigration Adviser (NZIR)

Frequently Asked Student Visa Questions

What documents do I need for a New Zealand Student Visa application?

This will depend on the course you are taking and its duration, the funds you have, and your circumstances. It is important to get advice to ensure the documents are correct. It is not a single standard for all cases.

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How long does it take to get a Student Visa?

Anywhere from 4 weeks to 3 months.

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What is the cost of a Student Visa?

The current visa application fee is $430. This will increase to $750 from 01 Oct 2024.

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Why was my Student Visa declined?

Student Visas get declined for various reasons: funds, genuine study intention, bona fide, character, health concerns etc. If you'd like to re-apply, meeting with an immigration specialist to work through the rejection reasons is a great idea.

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How do I apply for a Student Visa in New Zealand?

Applications need to be made using Immigration New Zealand’s online system, which is not always user friendly but allows collaborative preparation of applications for the tech savvy who want to be hands on in the preparation of the application with their immigration professionals.

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How long can you stay in New Zealand with a Student Visa?

The duration of your visa depends on the courses you're studying.

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Can a Student Visa lead to permanent residency in New Zealand?

Yes it can, but it requires a careful choice of course to ensure you get work rights that will enable you to get the job offer needed so you can make a residence application.

The grant of residence is not automatic because you have studied in New Zealand – a job offer is going to be crucial to that. That is why we recommend getting advice about your student visa application at the very start right down to whether the programme is going to assist you in your future visa applications.

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