To apply for a New Zealand Student Visa,
applicants must meet specific requirements and provide various documents.
Here’s a detailed overview of the requirements and necessary documentation:

Eligibility Requirements

1. Genuine
   Intent: Applicants must genuinely plan to study in New Zealand and
   meet the conditions of their visa.
2. Good
   Character: You must be of good character, which may require a police
   certificate if you plan to stay longer than two years.
3. Good
   Health: A medical examination may be required, including a chest X-ray
   if staying for more than six months or if from a country with a high
   incidence of tuberculosis.
4. Offer
   of Place: You must have an offer of place from an approved education
   provider in New Zealand.
5. Sufficient
   Funds: Evidence of sufficient funds to cover tuition fees, living
   expenses, and travel costs is required. Applicants typically need
   NZD 20,000 for living expenses for one year or NZD 1,250 per
   month.
6. Travel
   and Medical Insurance: Full travel and medical insurance must be
   maintained during your stay.
7. Academic
   Requirements: Proof that you meet the academic requirements for your
   chosen course.
8. Permission
   to Work: If you are 16 or 17 years old, you must have permission to
   work.

Required Documents

1. Identity
   Documents:
• A
  valid passport (original or certified copy).
• Passport-sized
  photographs (one for online applications, two for paper applications).
2. Proof
   of Enrollment:
• Offer
  of place from an approved education provider.
• Evidence
  of payment of tuition fees.
3. Financial
   Evidence:
• Bank
  statements or financial guarantees to demonstrate sufficient funds for
  tuition and living expenses.
4. Health
   Documentation:
• Medical
  examination report and chest X-ray (if applicable).
5. Character
   Evidence:
• Police
  certificate if required (for those over 17 staying longer than 24
  months).
6. Additional
   Documentation:
• Information
  about your course and holidays.
• Evidence
  of academic qualifications (transcripts, diplomas).
• Proof
  of employment history (if applicable).
• Evidence
  of onward travel (optional).
7. Parental
   Consent:
• If
  you are under 18, you may need a letter of consent from a parent or
  guardian.

Application Process

• Applications
  can be submitted online or on paper, but they must be made from outside
  New Zealand.
• The
  processing time typically ranges from 4 to 10 weeks.

This visa allows students to study full-time in New Zealand
for up to four years, and part-time work is permitted under certain conditions.
Always check the latest requirements on the official New Zealand immigration
website before applying, as regulations may change.