Visas

How to apply for a visa to study in New Zealand

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Important advice from Immigration New Zealand

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What type of visa do you need to study in New Zealand?

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Student visa – study for more than 3 months

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Visitor visa (visa-required countries) – study a short course for up to 3 months

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Visa-waiver countries – study a short course for up to 3 months

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Working holiday visa – study a short course for up to 6 months

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Pathway visa – study up to 3 pre-approved programmes

Student visa requirements

You’ll usually need to provide the following with your student visa application (documents should be translated into English):

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