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What
Is a Student Visa? |
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A Student Visa is: |
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an endorsement you need in your passport to facilitate
your travel to New Zealand for the purpose
of study; and |
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an endorsement you need in your passport if you
are in New Zealand and wish to travel overseas
and return to New Zealand for the purpose
of study; and |
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an endorsement showing you have permission to travel
to New Zealand and may be granted a Student
Permit when you arrive; and |
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able to be issued for a single (one journey) or
multiple (more than one journey) entry.
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What
Is a Student Permit?
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A Student Permit is: |
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an endorsement in your passport which allows you
to study in New Zealand. It will state the
expiry date and give the conditions of your
permit. |
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The
conditions of your Student Permit will include details
about: |
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your course of study; and |
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the educational institution; and |
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the location of the institution in New Zealand;
and
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any other restrictions (such as not being allowed
to work). |
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Who
Needs a Student Visa? |
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You will need to apply for a Student Visa if: |
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you are outside of New Zealand, and are coming
to New Zealand to study full time for longer
than three months (Your spouse or partner
and children who wish to accompany you may
apply for a Visitor or Student Visa).
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Potential
students entering as visitors to New Zealand from
visa
free countries may apply for a Student
Permit once an educational institute has accepted
them.
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Who
Needs a Student Permit? |
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You may apply for a Student Permit if:
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you are a visitor or a worker in New Zealand and
wish to study full time; or |
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you need to extend your Student Permit for further
study or training; or |
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your spouse is in New Zealand on another type of
temporary permit i.e., Work Permit; or |
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you are a child and wish to study while your family
is in New Zealand. |
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What
Courses Can I Study? |
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Your course of study and educational institution must be approved for foreign
students.The educational institution will advise
you if their courses are approved. If you have any
queries you will need to contact the New Zealand Qualifications
Authority (NZQA). |
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Can
I Study Part-Time? |
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If
you are a visitor or worker in New Zealand and wish
to study part time, you may apply for a Variation
of Conditions to study.
You will need to show evidence that you: |
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are enrolled in the course; and |
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have paid the fees for non New Zealand students;
and |
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have paid the Variation of Conditions fee. |
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Can
I work? |
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You may apply for authority
to work under the following circumstances: |
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to fulfil course requirements; or |
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up to 15 hours per week for tertiary students undertaking
a long term course of study; or |
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during the Christmas and New Year holiday period;
or |
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on completing your course of study; or |
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as a postgraduate student. |
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How
Do I Apply for a Student Visa or Permit?
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Student Visa and Permit requirements
are found on the Application
to Study in New Zealand form. |
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Do
I Need a Medical Certificate? |
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You must be of an acceptable standard of health. This is to
ensure that you are: |
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not likely to be a danger to public health; and
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not likely to be a burden on the health services;
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fit for the purposes of entry. |
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If
you intend to study a course which is 24 months
or longer you will need to provide a medical
and x-ray certificate. Your medical and
x-ray certificate must not be more than three months
old at the time your application is lodged. |
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If
there is an indication of any medical condition
which could mean you may not meet the provisions
above, you may be required to provide a medical
and x-ray certificate if the intention is to stay
in New Zealand less than 24 months. |
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In
some countries, the New Zealand Immigration Service
selects medical panels of registered medical practitioners
and/or radiologists. If you are resident in one
of these countries, a panel member must complete
your medical and x-ray certificate forms. |
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You
may either refer to the list of countries using panel doctors or consult the
nearest branch
of the New Zealand Immigration Service for details
of the appropriate panel doctor for your area. |
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Do
I Need a Police Certificate? |
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If you are 17 years of age and over and intend to stay in New
Zealand for a total of more than two years, you
must provide a police certificate to show you are
of good character. In order to prove you are of
good character, you must supply the following: |
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a police certificate from your country of citizenship;
and |
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police certificates from any country you have lived
for five years or more since reaching the
age of 17 years. |
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Your
police certificate must not be more than six months
old at the time your application is lodged. Information
on how to obtain a police certificate from most
countries is in the Obtaining A Police Certificate booklet. |
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Medical
Insurance |
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Most
students are not entitled to publicly funded health
services while in New Zealand unless they are a:
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resident or citizen of Australia; or |
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national of the United Kingdom in New Zealand;
or |
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holder of a temporary permit that is valid for
two years or more. |
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If
you do not belong to one of these special categories
and you receive medical treatment during your visit,
you will be liable for the full costs of that treatment.
We strongly recommend that you have medical insurance
for the duration of your stay in New Zealand. |
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Where
Can I Get More Information and Advice? |
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You can get more information from: |
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