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Who requires a visa?
Depending on the
length of study, as well as nationality, either a visitor or
student visa may be required.
Citizens of the following countries may not require a visa if:
- staying 90 days or less
- studying one course
For longer stays, a student visa and/or a student
permit may be required.
Andorra, Ireland, Portugal, Argentina, Israel, Qatar, Austria, Italy,
San Marino, Bahrain, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, Korea (South),
Singapore, Brazil, Kiribati, Slovenia, Brunei, Kuwait, South Africa,
Canada, Liechtenstein, Spain, Chile, Luxembourg, Sweden, Denmark,
Malaysia, Switzerland, Finland, Malta, Tuvalu, France, Mexico, United
Arab Emirates (UAE), Germany, Monaco, Uruguay, Greece, Nauru, USA,
Hong Kong, Norway, Vatican City, Hungary, Netherlands, Zimbabwe,
Iceland, Oman
British citizens and other British passports holders who have evidence
of the right to live permanently in the United Kingdom, may be granted
a Visitor's Permit valid for 6 months on arrival.
Nationals of countries not listed above may need to apply for a
visa to enter New Zealand.
What documents will be required?
Required by all entering New Zealand:
a valid ticket to exit New Zealand
sufficient money for self-support
a passport valid for 3 months beyond the scheduled date of departure
from New Zealand
In addition, those applying for a visitor's visa may also need to
supply the following:
Completed application form
A recent passport-size photograph
Evidence of financial-support or sponsorship
Evidence of onward travel
Work visa:
Valid offer of employment in writing from a New Zealand
employer with a full job description and, in many cases, confirmation
that that position cannot be filled by a New Zealander.
Student visa:
Confirmation of placement at an approved educational
institution.
Time required to issue visa:
Visitor visa: 3 weeks
Study Visas: Normally valid for the duration of the study period
What is the cost of a visa?
£35; fee may be waived, depending on nationality
How long is the visa valid for?
The maximum
period of time most visitors can remain in New Zealand is 9
months within an 18-month period.
Visitors not requiring visas are initially allowed a
stay for up to 3 months, after which they can apply in New
Zealand for an extension of up to 9 months
Other information:
All nationals
listed above must have sufficient funds to cover the duration of stay.
This may be NZ$1000 for each person for every month or
NZ$400 if the accommodation is already paid for.
Students Undertaking Employment
You
may apply for authority to work under the following circumstances:
-
to fulfill course
requirements; or
-
up to 15 hours per
week for tertiary students undertaking a long term course of study;
or
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during the
Christmas and New Year holiday period; or
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on completing your
course of study; or
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as a postgraduate
student.
Do I Need A Medical Certificate
You
must be of an acceptable standard of health. This is to ensure that
you are:
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not likely to be a
danger to public health; and
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not likely to be a
burden on the health services; and
-
fit for the
purposes of entry.
If you intend to study a
course which is 24 months or longer you will need to provide a
medical and x-ray certificate.
Your medical and x-ray certificate must not be more than three months
old at the time your application is lodged.
If there is an indication of any medical condition which could mean
you may not meet the provisions above, you may be required to provide
a medical and x-ray certificate if the intention is to stay in New
Zealand less than 24 months.
In some countries, the New Zealand Immigration Service selects medical
panels of registered medical practitioners and/or radiologists. If you
are resident in one of these countries, a panel member must complete
your medical and x-ray certificate forms.
You may either refer to the
list of countries using panel doctors
or consult the nearest branch of the
New Zealand Immigration Service for details of the appropriate panel
doctor for your area.
Do I Need A Police Certificate?
If
you are 17 years of age and over and intend to stay in New Zealand for
a total of more than two years, you must provide a police certificate
to show you are of good character. In order to prove you are of good
character, you must supply the following:
Your police certificate
must not be more than six months old at the time your application is
lodged.
Information on how to obtain a police certificate from most countries
is in the Obtaining A Police Certificate
booklet.
Medical Insurance
Most
students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in
New Zealand unless they are a:
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resident or citizen
of Australia; or
-
national of the
United Kingdom in New Zealand; or
-
holder of a
temporary permit that is valid for two years or more.
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For advice on eligibility and/or
entitlements, please refer to the
Ministry of Health web site.
If
you do not belong to one of these special categories and you receive
medical treatment during your visit, you will be liable for the full
costs of that treatment.
We strongly recommend that you have medical insurance for the duration
of your stay in New Zealand.
Can I
Be Refused A Visa Or Permit?
You
can be refused a visa or permit if:
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you do not meet the
entry requirements; or
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you are not a
genuine applicant for a study visa or permit; or
-
you are a person to whom Section 7 of
the
Immigration Act 1987
applies and you do not have an exemption.
Can my Visa or Permit be Revoked ?
Student permits are issued to enable a person to undertake a
particular course of study at a specified institution. Failure to do
this may constitute a breach of the permit conditions, in which case
the permit may be revoked. Educational institutions wishing to report
students who have breached these conditions can do so.
Embassy contact information:
Please contact the
nearest embassy of New Zealand for information on
what documentation you may require to enter New Zealand. |
