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English Language Student Visa
New Zealand
80% within 8 weeks
Not published
Up to 4 years, linked to the approved English-language course
Requirements
- Offer of place for a full-time English-language course from an approved education provider
- Evidence of tuition payment, scholarship or acceptable financial support
- Living funds of NZD 20,000 for each year or NZD 1,667 for each month when the course is shorter than 1 year
- Full medical and travel insurance for the stay
- Health, character, passport and genuine-study evidence required by Immigration New Zealand
- Part-time work up to 25 hours a week and full-time holiday work only when the visa conditions specifically allow it
Process overview
- 1
Confirm the visa and current rules
Before applyingUse the linked Immigration New Zealand page to check the qualification, nationality, age, job, funds and health conditions that apply.
- 2
Prepare supporting evidence
Application stageCollect the passport, offer of place, qualification, funds, insurance, job offer, employer, training or residence evidence required for the route.
- 3
Submit online
Application stageMost of these visas are submitted through Immigration Online. Employer-linked routes also require the employer's accreditation, job check or application link.
- 4
Complete the decision and visa conditions
80% within 8 weeksRespond to any evidence request and check the final eVisa conditions before studying, working, changing employer or travelling.
Cost breakdown
- Online visa cost fromNZ$850.00
The official route page lists the application cost from NZD 850; course fees, insurance, medical checks and living costs are separate. Immigration fees and the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy can depend on the visa and passport; confirm the current total before applying.
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