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New Zealand Student Visa — Document Checklist

For international students enrolling in a New Zealand course longer than 3 months.

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Offer of Place

Offer of Place from a New Zealand institutionREQUIRED
Must be from a Private Training Establishment (PTE) or NZQA-accredited institution
Enrolment confirmation letterREQUIRED
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Identity

Valid passportREQUIRED
Must be valid for 3+ months beyond your intended departure from NZ
Birth certificateREQUIRED
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Financial Evidence

Bank statements (last 3 months)REQUIRED
Must show NZD $15,000 per year for living costs + full tuition fees
Scholarship/sponsor letter
If funded by a scholarship or sponsor
Return ticket or funds for return travelREQUIRED
Must demonstrate you can leave NZ when your visa expires
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English Language

IELTS, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, or Cambridge resultsREQUIRED
Not required if from an English-speaking country or your course is exempt
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Academic Records

Academic transcriptsREQUIRED
Prior degree/diploma certificates
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Health & Character

Chest X-ray or medical certificateREQUIRED
Required if you are from a TB-risk country or your course is 24+ months
Medical/health insuranceREQUIRED
Strongly recommended; some institutions require it
Police clearance certificate
Required if you have ever been convicted of an offence, or if applying for 24+ months
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Photos & Additional

Passport-sized photos (35mm × 45mm)REQUIRED
Parent/guardian consent (if under 17)REQUIRED
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