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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