Popular visas for New Zealand
New Zealand Student Visa
You’ll need a student visa if you’re planning to study in New Zealand full time and the course is for longer than three months.
Student visa requirements include:
an offer of place from an educational institution approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority
a written guarantee from an institution or person that suitable accommodation is available to you in New Zealand (if you’re under 18 years)
evidence of sufficient funds to live on while you are studying
a return air ticket to your country, or evidence of sufficient funds to buy one.
Working after study in New Zealand :-
If you’d like to work in New Zealand after gaining your qualification to get some experience, you need to know about our requirements to work after study. It’s good to have these in mind when deciding what course to enroll in so you gain a qualification that’s needed and valued by New Zealand employers.
Visas for school children in New Zealand :-
Dependent children of temporary work visa holders also need a student visa. This entitles them to attend New Zealand primary and secondary schools as domestic students (meaning they are not required to pay international student tuition fees). To avoid delays, we strongly recommend that you apply for this visa from your home country. Without a student visa, they can only attend school for two weeks as a domestic student or for three months as a fee-paying international student.
Skills in demand for New Zealand
New Zealand has always welcomed people with skills. But some skills are particularly sought after. These feature on official lists of ‘Essential Skills in Demand’ (ESID), which are updated regularly.
If your job is on one of these skills shortages lists it means the Government accepts that there aren’t enough New Zealanders qualified for the role so employers need to recruit from overseas. Assuming you have the right qualifications and experience, that will make getting a visa easier.
