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4. Apply for your student visa

22 November 2023

If you're studying in New Zealand as an international student you need a valid student visa. Find out how and when to apply.

HOW TO APPLY
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Apply for your student visa

You will need a student visa for the full period of study outlined in your Offer of Place.

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You will normally need to provide the following documents with your student visa application:

  • An Offer of Place from ΢ҕl for full-time study (this will be in your Document Library in)
  • Evidence that you havepaid your tuition fees in full (e.g. a receipt)
  • Your passport and acceptable passport-style photos
  • Proof of funds ($20,000 per year) to cover your living expenses
  • A copy of your air ticket home, or proof that you have enough money to buy one
  • (If you're under 18, an accommodation guarantee)
  • Your visa application fee

You may also be asked to provide a chest x-ray or medical certificate.

More visa information.

TIP: if you're coming to ΢ҕl from a NZ secondary school, ask your school forproof of attendance before it closes for the summer breakto includewith your student visa application.

TIP:If you are a continuing ΢ҕl student and have a student visa due to expire in three months or less, you should prepare your visa application documentation and submit your visa applicationat leastone month before your visa expiry date.

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