Visas

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

Student visa – study for more than 3 months

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

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

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

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):

Visas to bring your family to New Zealand with you

Post-study work visas

New Zealand Traveller Declaration

How soon are you planning to begin your studies?

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