How to Apply for a Student Permit Visa for New Zealand

Posted on October 3rd, 2008.

Foreign students who are planning to study in New Zealand must meet certain requirements and rules. The first thing that a foreign student needs to have is a student permit visa, especially if you plan to study in
New Zealand for more than 3 months. You can obtain the student permit visa at the New Zealand Immigration Services (NZIS), the agency that is
responsible in handing out visas to those who wish to study or work in New
Zealand.

How to apply for a student permit visa for New Zealand:

1) To find out if you meet the requirements to be able to study in New Zealand, visit http://www.immigration.govt.nz .

2) If you meet the requirements mentioned, you need to complete the Student Visa/Permit Application Form (INZ 1012).The website of the Immigration Services in New Zealand will provide you with an application form in a PDF format, you could just print this and complete this form. If you are unable to print the form from the website, simply go to the Immigration New Zealand office nearest you.

3) After completing the application form, you are also required to submit
the needed information listed at the back of the application form as well as the required fees.

4) You should also be able to meet the health requirements. The health
requirements will depend on how long you will be studying in New Zealand.

5) After meeting the health requirements, character requirements are also
needed. This means that you have to provide a police clearance or
certificate from your country of citizenship or from the country where you
have lived for five or more years after you reached the age of 17.

6) Your application must be approved before you are able to travel to New Zealand. However if you are already in New Zealand just submit your application to:

Immigration New Zealand
P. O. Box 1049
Palmerson North 4440

For further information about obtaining a student permit visa to New Zealand
please visit http://www.immigration.govt.nz.

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