Study In New Zealand
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Types of Student VISA to Study in New Zealand
| Sr. No. | Student Visa Type | Duration and Other Information |
| 1 | Fee Paying Student Visa | This visa is valid for your entire study period. The visa duration is 4 years and you can work part-time for 20 hours a week and work full-time during holidays. |
| 2 | Visitor Visa | This visa is required for attending short courses up to 3 months. The visa duration is only 9 months. |
| 3 | Vocational Trainee Student Visa |
This visa is issued to trainees who have received a New Zealand Short-Term Training Scholarship by Manaki New Zeland Scholarships. This stands valid for the length of study at Manukau Polytechnic for nautical students or for the length of 12 months for those who are taking a course. |
| 4 | Working Holiday Visa | This visa is issued to young people between 18 to 30 years of age. This visa allows them to take up a course of short duration up to 6 months. |
| 5 | Foreign Government Supported Student Visa | This visa is issued to students who have a foreign scholarship or loan and they can stay in the country for up to 4 years. |
| 6 | Pathway Student Visa | This visa allows students to study up to 3 courses, one after another. It is issued for a maximum duration of 5 years. |
| 7 | Exchange Student Visa | This visa allows you to study full-time as a part of the school-to-school exchange program. You can work full-time or part-time up to 20 hours a week. The Exchange Student Visa is issued for a maximum duration of 4 years, depending on the length of the exchange. |
How to Apply for New Zealand Student VISA
Step by step process to make an online application for New Zealand Student VISA is as mentioned below:
- Visit the New Zealand Immigration website.
- Select the type of VISA, duration of studies, and click on view VISA details and apply.
- Check the criteria and click on Apply Now.
Set up your account. - Make your student VISA application.
- Add all necessary information, including your name, contact details, and passport.
- Upload all necessary documents and complete the application.
- After this, students will be directed toward a declaration page; they need to agree to the declaration and complete the application process.
- Get ready for the interview process, which may be conducted via video calls or telephone with immigration department officials from New Zealand. You may be prompted to travel to your local embassy to do this. So, it is always recommended to prepare in advance so that you do not miss important VISA interview deadlines.
