The New Zealand Student Visa is a student visa that you need if you plan to study in New Zealand for an extended period. In order to apply, you must first have been accepted to an approved degree program in New Zealand. The visa is issued for the entire duration of the training and allows multiple entries during the validity period.
At Alla Visum, you can get help with your application for the New Zealand Student Visa. We help you check the data, reduce the risk of errors and ensure that your application is handled correctly before travel. You can easily start the application online, fill out the form, upload documents, and get help throughout the process.
About Student Visa to New Zealand
The New Zealand Student Visa, officially called the New Zealand Student Visa, is a student visa for people who have been admitted to an approved course of study in New Zealand. The visa is required for international students who plan to study in the country for an extended period.
The visa is a traditional visa and is used for studies at universities, colleges, language schools, and other approved educational institutions in New Zealand. The application must be submitted and approved before the trip to New Zealand begins.
Student Visas are issued for the entire duration of the program. The visa can be valid for a few months, a year, or several years depending on the length of the training, and the maximum validity is normally up to four years. The visa is issued for multiple entries, which means that you can leave and return to New Zealand during the validity period. You may stay in the country for the entire approved study period.
You will need the following documents to apply:
- Completed visa application
- Copy of passport information page
- The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the date of entry
- Visa photo
- Acceptance Letter from an Approved Education Provider in New Zealand
- Documents showing that you have sufficient financial means to support yourself during your studies
- Documents showing that the tuition fee has been or will be paid
- Health insurance may be required depending on education and duration of study
New Zealand may change visa rules and document requirements at short notice. It is therefore important to check the current rules before submitting the application.
New Zealand Student Visa Rules
Important rules to know:
- The visa is intended for people who have been admitted to an approved course of study in New Zealand
- The visa is issued for the entire duration of the training
- The validity period can be a few months, a year or several years, depending on the education
- The maximum validity period is up to 4 years
- The visa is usually issued as Multiple Entry
- You may stay in New Zealand for the duration of the approved study period
- You can work up to 20 hours per week during the semesters if your visa allows it
- You can work full-time during certain holiday periods if your visa allows it
- The visa is intended for study and not for permanent work in New Zealand
- The final decision is always made by New Zealand immigration authorities
Extension can often be applied for at Immigration New Zealand if studies continue and the decision is made by them
Are you a Swedish citizen?
If you are a Swedish citizen and plan to study in New Zealand for an extended period, you will need a student visa. The student visa allows you to study legally in the country and may also grant you the right to work under certain conditions.
Embassy of Sweden in New Zealand
The embassy of Sweden in Wellington represents Sweden in New Zealand and assists Swedish citizens with consular matters such as passports, emergencies and other citizenship matters. If you need help during your stay in New Zealand, you can contact the embassy of Sweden in Wellington.
Embassy of New Zealand in Sweden
New Zealand does not have an embassy in Sweden. The Embassy of New Zealand in The Hague, the Netherlands, is responsible for diplomatic matters concerning Sweden. If you need to apply for a New Zealand ETA or have questions about entry requirements to New Zealand, we recommend that you contact All Visas. We will help you check which documents are required, fill in the application correctly and ensure that all documents meet the requirements of the authorities before submitting the application.
What happens next
- 1.Complete your order by making the payment.
- 2.Each traveler receives an email with a link to fill in their application form and upload the required documents.
- 3.We review your application and contact you if any details or documents need to be completed.
- 4.When your application is ready, we send your visa by email or post, according to the delivery option you chose.
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FAQ Student Visa to New Zealand
The New Zealand Student Visa is a student visa that entitles you to study in New Zealand during an approved course of study.
People who plan to study in New Zealand for an extended period need a student visa.
The visa is issued for the entire duration of the training and can be valid from a few months up to about four years depending on the training.
You may stay in New Zealand for the duration of the approved study period indicated on your visa.
The visa is usually issued as Multiple Entry, which means that you can travel in and out of New Zealand for the duration of the visa.
Many students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week during semesters and full-time during certain holiday periods, depending on visa conditions.
You will need a valid passport, a letter of acceptance from an approved education provider, documents showing that you can support yourself, and other documents required by Immigration New Zealand.
The price starts from 8 000kr per application and varies depending on the level of service (Standard, Express or Premium) as well as any additional services. You will see the final price on our website before completing your order.
The processing time depends on the Embassy's current workload. We prioritize premium and express applications. Standard processing takes about ten weeks.
You can submit your application as soon as you have gathered all the necessary documents. We will check when it is time to submit the application to the embassy based on your planned travel date. The processing time depends on the Embassy's current workload. We prioritize premium and express applications.
At Alla Visum, we help you through the entire application process. We review your documents, help you complete the application correctly, and ensure that all documents meet the embassy's requirements before submitting the application. If the embassy or the authorities request additional documents, we will contact you and help you produce the right documents. We also follow up on your application and keep in touch with the embassy during the processing. Our goal is to make the process as simple and smooth as possible, while reducing the risk of delays and unnecessary rejections.
Yes. You must have been accepted into an approved degree program before you can apply for a student visa.
If you want to stay in New Zealand after completing your studies, you may need to apply for another visa that suits the purpose of your continued stay.
The student visa may grant limited rights to work during the study period. If the purpose of the stay is primarily work, a work visa may be needed.
The New Zealand Student Visa is the most common visa type for international students who are going to study in New Zealand for an extended period.
If the purpose of the trip is business rather than study, a different visa type may be more suitable.
If the purpose of the trip is primarily to visit family or friends, a visitor visa may be a better option.
Yes. If your studies continue after the visa expires, you can apply for a new student visa or an extension with Immigration New Zealand. The final decision is always made by Immigration New Zealand.
What happens next
- 1.Complete your order by making the payment.
- 2.Each traveler receives an email with a link to fill in their application form and upload the required documents.
- 3.We review your application and contact you if any details or documents need to be completed.
- 4.When your application is ready, we send your visa by email or post, according to the delivery option you chose.
Student Visa
Valid for
90 days
Number of entries
Single entry
Max stay
Depending on visa conditions
Requirements for Student Visa to New Zealand
- Copy of passport information page
- Visa photo
- Proof of funding
- Admission decision