Types of Student Visas in New Zealand
1. Fee Paying Student Visa
Allows students to pursue full-time education in New Zealand.
Covers study in schools, higher education institutions, and English language courses.
Permits part-time work (up to 20 hours per week) and full-time work during academic breaks.
Requires an offer of place from an approved education provider and sufficient funds for tuition fees and living expenses.
Length of stay up to 4 years.
Allows students to bring their partner or/and children in given courses.
2. Pathway Student Visa
Enables students to undertake up to three consecutive courses in New Zealand on a single visa.
Requires an offer from a Pathway Education Provider and sufficient funds for tuition fees for each course.
Only specific institutions offer this type of visa program.
The courses should be one after another with minimal gaps between them.
Length of stay up to 5 years.
3. Exchange Student Visa
Designed for students participating in approved student exchange schemes.
Permits part-time work (up to 20 hours per week) and full-time work during academic breaks.
These students don’t have to pay tuition fees as they are considered as domestic students.
Requires an offer through a recognised student exchange program.
Students do not need to show proof of funds.
Partnered schools or universities should be part of approved exchange schemes.
The visa duration aligns with the exchange program, typically for a year.
Length of stay up to 4 years.
4. MFAT-Funded NZ Scholarship Student Visa
Allows students to pursue full-time studies in New Zealand under a scholarship funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) or Education New Zealand (ENZ).
Requires an offer of place from an approved educational institution and evidence that the scholarship covers tuition fees and living expenses.
Allows to Work part-time up to 20 hours a week while studying and full-time in the holidays, depending on your New Zealand Scholarship student scheme.
Length of stay up to 4 years.
5. Foreign Government-supported Student Visa
For students sponsored by their home government.
Requires a confirmed scholarship or financial undertaking from a foreign government.
The duration generally depends on the length of the supported program.
By understanding the different types of student visas available, international students can choose the one that best suits their educational goals and circumstances in New Zealand. However, Link Education and Visa Services, one of the best consultancies in Pokhara, Nepal, has been assisting students mainly in obtaining the Fee Paying Student Visa. This category is the most common among students from Nepal, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Link Education and Visa Services has a team of experienced professionals who guide students through the entire visa application process, ensuring that all requirements are met and the application is submitted correctly.
By Senior Counsellor
Rupesh k khanal
#Appendix:
-Visa that allows you to study
- www.immigration.govt.nz
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