Your NZ Student Visa Application, Done Right the First Time

You need an offer of place from an NZQA-approved education provider, proof of sufficient funds (NZD 20,000 per year for living costs), a valid passport, medical and police certificates, and evidence of genuine study intentions. Our IAA-licensed advisers prepare and review your full application before it is submitted to Immigration New Zealand so nothing is missing and nothing is misrepresented.

Tuition fees typically range from NZD 20,000 to NZD 35,000 per year depending on the course level and institution. Immigration New Zealand requires proof of NZD 20,000 per year for living costs. Total first-year costs (tuition + living + flights + insurance) are usually between NZD 40,000 and NZD 55,000. We help you identify courses that fit your budget and maximise your post-study employment options.

Yes. Student visa holders enrolled in a full-time course at Level 3 or above can work up to 25 hours per week during the academic term and full-time during scheduled holidays. PhD and research Master's students can work without any hour restrictions. This part-time income helps offset living costs while you build New Zealand work experience.

Yes. Completing a Level 7+ qualification in New Zealand opens a direct pathway to residence. After graduating, you can apply for a Post-Study Work Visa (up to 3 years), then gain skilled employment and apply for residence through the Skilled Migrant Category (6-point system) or directly through the Green List if your occupation qualifies for straight-to-residence. We map your exact pathway from day one.

Offshore student visa applications typically take 4–8 weeks when submitted with complete documentation. Onshore applications (extending or changing to a student visa inside New Zealand) are generally processed within 20 working days. Peak season (October–February) can add 2–4 weeks. We recommend applying at least 3 months before your course start date. Our advisers verify every document before submission to avoid unnecessary delays.

Yes. Your first consultation with an IAA-licensed adviser is completely free, confidential, and obligation-free. We assess your eligibility, match you with the right institution and course, and outline a personalised study-to-residence pathway in just one session. You can book by phone, email, WhatsApp, or using the form on our website.

It depends on your qualification level. Partners of students enrolled in a Level 8 or higher (postgraduate) programme are generally eligible for a partner open work visa. Partners of Level 7 students may qualify if the qualification is in a Green List occupation. Our advisers assess your specific situation and confirm partner visa eligibility as part of your initial consultation.

A declined visa does not mean the end of your New Zealand plans. Our IAA-licensed advisers review the refusal notice, identify the exact grounds for decline, and advise whether to reapply with stronger supporting evidence, request a reconsideration, or appeal to the Immigration and Protection Tribunal. Because we only submit applications we are confident in, rejections are rare, but when they happen, we handle the recovery process with you.

Yes. After completing a qualifying New Zealand qualification, you can apply for a Post-Study Work Visa: up to 3 years for Level 7+ degree holders, up to 2 years for Level 4–6 qualifications. This open work visa lets you work for any employer, gain skilled experience, and build the employment history needed for residence through the Skilled Migrant Category or the Green List. We plan this pathway with you before you even enrol.