Requirements

Student requirements
To be eligible to come to New Zealand as a student there are a number of conditions you need to meet before you get here and others you must meet during your stay.
Before you get here…
To enter New Zealand you need:
• to have an offer of a place from a New Zealand education provider such as a school, polytechnic or university
• evidence that you’ve arranged accommodation through the education provider or through another person
• a guardian who is eligible to accompany you, if required
• to be in good health and of good character.
• If your stay is longer than six months, in some cases you may need to complete a TB clearance. And if it's longer than two years, you'll have to provide medical and police certificates
a passport that’s valid for at least three months past the date you are to leave New Zealand
• proof that you plan to leave New Zealand once you’ve completed your study

proof that:
• you’ve paid any course fees that you’re required to pay or
• you’re exempt from paying fees or
• you have a scholarship or an award that covers your fee
proof that you have enough money to support yourself during your stay
• to have the right visa for your visit.

While you’re here…
If you’re granted a Student Permit you need to meet certain conditions during your stay:
• attend the place of study noted in your permit. However you can apply to us to change your course or the institution. Want to know more?
• live with your guardian, if required
• make progress in your study – pass your course
• you may only undertake work allowed by your Student Permit
• keep within New Zealand’s laws
• Stay in New Zealand for the time allowed by your permit.
If you break any of these conditions the New Zealand Immigration Service may revoke your permit!