Student Visa

Working while studying & after you graduate

New Zealand is home to eight universities of the highest quality. All are ranked in the top 3% (500) universities in the world. New Zealand’s universities are also highly ranked by subject. They are ranked within the top 50 universities in the world in 22 different subjects, and in the top 100 in 39 (out of a possible 46) subjects.

Studying at a university develops both professional skills and important life skills such as analysis, critical thinking, communication and innovation. You will take these through your whole career, not just your first job

Your time in New Zealand on a student visa must be for study. You may be allowed to work part-time but there are rules you need to know. If you wish to stay in New Zealand and work after you have finished you graduate, you will need the right visa to do so. 

Visa For Partners Of Students

Partners of students can work while their partner studies by obtaining an open work visa.

The student partner needs to be undertaking full time postgraduate study or working towards a qualification on the Long Term Skill Shortage List.

Visit visas are available for partners of student visas who does not meet the above requirements.


High School Student Visa

 Why a High School in New Zealand?

  • New Zealand High Schools rank among the top nations in terms of education in the western hemisphere.

  • All high schools in New Zealand that offer international student programs are recognized internationally. These specially qualified high schools in New Zealand are subject to special requirements and have a care team exclusively for students from abroad.

  • New Zealand High Schools offer many activities, sports, subjects and outdoor adventures to choose from

  • High School New Zealand students are offered quality assurance in the form of pastoral care as embedded by the Code of Practice, supported by the NZ Government

Guardian Visitor visa

Applying this visa if you are a parent or legal guardian of a child (17 years old or under) who is in New Zealand and currently holding a student visa.

With this type of visa you can live and taking care of your child.

The length of your visa will be the same as the child's student visa.

You cannot work or study in New Zealand under this visa, but you may be able to apply for a variation of conditions to allow you to either work (limited from Monday to Friday; from 9:30 am to 2:30pm) Or study for a part time. 

 

New Zealand Family Visa 

Family Residence In New Zealand

Partner: Husband, wife, de-facto or civil union partner of a New Zealand citizen or resident.

Dependent Child: Dependent child with a parent who is a New Zealand citizen or resident.

Parent: Parent of a child who is a New Zealand citizen or resident. 

Parent Retirement Category: Parents with a child who is a New Zealand citizen or resident and you are able to invest NZ$1 million in New Zealand for four years. 


Family Temporary Entry In New Zealand

This category is for people who intend to stay temporarily with a family member who is a New Zealand citizen or resident.

Family Temporary Entry can be used for people visiting, working in, or studying in New Zealand.




Visitor Visas

Borders are now fully open to visitors from all around the world. This type of visa allows you to travel to New Zealand to explore this beautiful country or take a study course with a duration of 3 months or less. 

In order to obtain the visa, you must meet the following requirements :

  • Must be in good health and good character

  • Must have a good intention/purpose for traveling to New Zealand

  • Having enough funds to maintain in New Zealand

  • Any commitments in your own country 

There are different visitor visa categories you may wish to apply for and these are the following:

  • General visitor;

  • Visiting family or friends;

  • Business visitor;

  • Parents and grandparents of New Zealand residents or citizens; Partners/children of work visa, student or residence visa holders;

  • Guardian visas for parent or guardian of an international student aged 17 years and below; or

  • Visiting New Zealand for medical treatments or consultation

Depending on your circumstance, we will identify and assist you in getting a visa that suits you best.