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Student Portrait

Student Visa for
New Zealand 

Planning to study English in Queenstown or Christchurch?
If your course is longer than 12 weeks, you will need a New Zealand student visa. This page will guide you through the process, step by step.

Official Information

All the information on this page is based on official New Zealand government guidelines.
For more detailed and up-to-date information, visit the official immigration website: www.immigration.govt.nz

Plan Your Application in Advance

We recommend starting your student visa application at least 12 weeks before your course begins at LSNZ.
This ensures you have enough time to prepare your documents and avoid any unexpected delays.

Work With a Licensed Immigration Adviser

To protect our students and ensure their visa applications are not declined, we strongly recommend that all student visa applications are submitted with the support of a licensed immigration adviser.
At LSNZ, we proudly work in partnership with Gina & Partners, a trusted New Zealand-based company, licensed and highly experienced in student visa applications.
 

For visa support, please contact: visas@ginapartners.com

Essential Documents for Your Application

Before applying, make sure you have all the necessary documents, including:

   •    Offer of place from LSNZ
   •    Proof of good health and character
   •    Evidence of sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay

Visa Application Timeframe

Please allow at least 12 weeks for your visa to be processed. 
There is no fixed deadline to apply, but planning ahead helps to avoid delays.

When You Do Not Need a Student Visa

You do not need a student visa if you:

   •    Are a New Zealand or Australian citizen.
   •    Are studying a short course (less than 3 months) and already hold a visitor, work, or student visa.

Basic Document Checklist for Your Visa

  • Completed visa questionnaire (provided by Gina & Partners)

  • Recent passport-sized photo

  • Copy of your passport (valid for at least 6 months)

  • Cover letter

  • Evidence of strong ties to your home country

  • Bank statement (translated into English) showing available funds of at least NZ$1,667 per month of your intended stay, or proof of prepaid accommodation

  • Proof of funds to cover your return airfare

  • Bank transaction history for the last 3 months

  • LSNZ payment receipt

  • LSNZ Offer of Place

  • INZ1226 form

  • Signed copy of Gina & Partners’ Terms of Engagement

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