Student visa up to 3 months of study (language courses, etc.)

1. A valid international passport (original) or other travel document for each applicant included in the application. The validity of the passport must be at least 3 months from the date of departure from the territory of New Zealand;
2. A completed INZ1017 application form for a Visa issued with a signature and the date of completion of each applicant, as well as a form with additional information;
3. 2 photos of size 4.5×3.5 from each applicant (on the reverse side the name and surname of the applicant is written);
4. Proof of funds (one of the documents):
   1. Certificate of employment or contract;
   2. Recent bank statement;
   3. A document from a bank that confirms the availability of funds on a credit card, if the card is indicated as proof of the availability of funds;
   4. Sponsorship form INZ1025 (filled out and signed by a sponsor who lives in New Zealand)
5. Receipt of payment of visa fees;
6. Return ticket or guarantee of departure from the territory of New Zealand in accordance with the sponsorship form.
7. Medical form. Issued no earlier than 3 months before applying for a visa. Filled, signed and stamped by a doctor designated by the immigration authorities of New Zealand:
   1. If the applicant \ ‘s applicants plan to stay in New Zealand for more than 6 months – the form INZ1096 is provided (for each applicant over the age of 11 years old);
   2. If the applicant \ ‘s applicants plan to be in New Zealand for more than 12 months – the form NZ1007 and INZ1096 are provided.
8. If the applicant / applicants who have reached the age of 17 plan to stay in New Zealand for more than 2 years, they must provide a certificate of good conduct in the territory of the country of residence, as well as the same certificate where they lived for 5 years since they reached age of 17. The certificate must be issued no earlier than 6 months from the date of submission of documents for the visa;
9. An invitation from the educational institution of New Zealand. The invitation for foreign students must meet the requirements of NZQA, contain the name of the course and the minimum period of study that is necessary for its completion. Important! Payment of tuition, as well as an air ticket is not a 100% guarantee for issuing a visa! We do not recommend paying until a visa is approved in principle (Approved in Principle).
10. Check list for documents on visitor visa (short course of study up to 3 months);
11. Information that indicates the previous experience of learning English to demonstrate the level of interest in learning English and compliance with the requirements of the New Zealand curriculum, which is conducted in English (IELTS certificate, TOEFL).

• Applicants who are under the age of 18 and who wish to visit the territory of New Zealand without being accompanied by their parents or accompanied by one parent must have a written permission notarized by one or both parents or a guardian’s permission;
• Certificate of birth of children (if included in the application) and guardianship documents;
• A copy of the student card, a certificate from the school (students, schoolchildren);
• Double-sided photocopy of the national passport (pages with stamps and records);
• Double-sided photocopy of passport (pages with stamps and records);
• Certificate of marriage, divorce (if any);
• Proof of civil marriage (if any);
• Other information confirming the purpose of the trip to New Zealand and the incentive to return home.

The term of consideration of the application is on average 2 weeks, but, depending on the circumstances, may be extended.

The visa officer reserves the right to request photographs, documents, as well as other information that will facilitate the decision and invite the applicant for an interview.