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🇳🇿 New Zealand · Study

Fee Paying Student Visa

Study full-time in New Zealand with limited work rights.

Who it’s for

International students with an offer of place.

Key requirements

  • Offer of place
  • Tuition paid or proof of funds
  • Living funds
  • Health insurance

Step by step

  1. 1
    Accept the offer and apply online
    Include proof of funds and insurance.

Document checklist

Start the application to track these, set due dates and attach files.

  • Valid passport
    Bio page scan. Check it is valid for the whole planned stay (6+ months beyond travel is safest).
  • Letter of acceptance / Confirmation of Enrolment
    From a designated / registered institution (CAS for the UK, CoE for Australia).
  • Proof of funds
    Official bank letters/statements showing the required amount, held for the required period.
  • Proof of tuition paymentIf applicable
    Receipt for the first year’s tuition or deposit.
  • Health / travel insurance
    Coverage meeting the visa requirement for the whole stay.
  • Language test result
    An approved test for this visa, taken within the validity period (Canada: 2 years; Australia: 3 years).
  • Immigration medical exam
    With a panel physician approved by the destination. Do it only when asked or allowed.
  • Government fees paid
    Keep the receipt. Check the current fee on the official site before paying.