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Make sure you apply at least 8 weeks before you plan to come to New Zealand.</p> </div> <p><div class="page-feature"> <div class="timeline row"> <ol> <li class="timeline-item col-md-12"> <div class="step-content col-md-12 col-xs-12"> <span class="step-counter"> <span class="sr-only" aria-hidden="true">Step </span>1 </span> <h2>Gather your supporting documents</h2><p>You’re likely to get a quicker decision if you supply all the information Immigration New Zealand (INZ) needs when you apply.</p><p><a href="browse/immigration-and-visas/get-a-new-zealand-student-visa/before-you-apply-for-a-student-visa/">Before you apply for a student visa</a></p><p>If you apply online you’ll need to scan your documents before you upload them.</p> </div> </li> <li class="timeline-item col-md-12"> <div class="step-content col-md-12 col-xs-12"> <span class="step-counter"> <span class="sr-only" aria-hidden="true">Step </span>2 </span> <h2>Find out what it costs</h2><p>The application fees you pay depend on how you apply and where you’re applying from.</p><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20240510064253/https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/tools-and-information/tools/office-and-fees-finder">Fees, decision times and where to apply — INZ</a></p><div class="callout-note callout--no-title" role="note"><strong>Note:</strong> You will not get a refund of your fees if your application is turned down.</div> </div> </li> <li class="timeline-item col-md-12"> <div class="step-content col-md-12 col-xs-12"> <span class="step-counter"> <span class="sr-only" aria-hidden="true">Step </span>3 </span> <h2>Apply online</h2><p>Most people find it easier to apply online.</p><p>When you make an online application you have to set up a New Zealand Government RealMe account.</p><p><a href="browse/nz-passports-and-citizenship/proving-and-protecting-your-identity/what-is-realme/">What is RealMe?</a></p><p>Before you start your application, have all your supporting documents ready to upload.</p><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20240510064253/https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/">New Zealand Visas (Apply Online) — INZ</a></p><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20240510064253/https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/our-online-systems/applying-for-a-visa-online">Applying for a visa online — INZ</a></p><h2>Apply using a printed form</h2><p>You can also apply using a printed form, but it takes longer to process your application. You need to use the printed form if, for example, you don’t have regular access to a computer<span class="redactor-invisible-space">.</span></p><p>Download the Student Visa Application form (INZ 1012) and guidance to help you complete it.</p><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20240510064253/https://www.immigration.govt.nz/documents/forms-and-guides/inz1012.pdf">INZ 1012 Student Visa Application (PDF 450KB) — INZ</a></p><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20240510064253/https://www.immigration.govt.nz/documents/forms-and-guides/inz1013.pdf">INZ 1013 Student Visa Guide (PDF 533KB) — INZ</a></p><p></p> </div> </li> <li class="timeline-item col-md-12"> <div class="step-content col-md-12 col-xs-12"> <span class="step-counter"> <span class="sr-only" aria-hidden="true">Step </span>4 </span> <h2>Submit your application</h2><p>Even if you apply online, you may need to send your passport to INZ — they’ll let you know if you do. It will be posted back to you once your application is finalised.</p><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20240510064253/https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/our-online-systems/applying-for-a-visa-online/sending-your-passport">Providing your passport for online applications — INZ</a></p><p>If you apply using the printed application form, check where you need to send it and your supporting documents.</p><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20240510064253/https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/tools-and-information/tools/office-and-fees-finder">Fees, decision times and where to apply — INZ</a></p> </div> </li> <li class="timeline-item col-md-12"> <div class="step-content col-md-12 col-xs-12"> <span class="step-counter"> <span class="sr-only" aria-hidden="true">Step </span>5 </span> <h2>Wait for a decision</h2><p>Most applications are processed in a month. If INZ needs more information they’ll contact you to ask for it. </p><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20240510064253/https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/waiting-for-a-visa/how-long-it-takes-to-process-your-visa-application">How long it takes to process an application — INZ</a></p><p>You can check the progress of your application.</p><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20240510064253/https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/waiting-for-a-visa/checking-your-visa-application-status">Checking your visa application status — INZ</a></p> </div> </li> <li class="timeline-item col-md-12"> <div class="step-content col-md-12 col-xs-12"> <span class="step-counter"> <span class="sr-only" aria-hidden="true">Step </span>6 </span> <h2>When you get your visa</h2><p>If you apply online, you’ll usually get an eVisa.</p><p>Print it out or keep it on your mobile phone so, if you need to, you can show it at the border when you arrive. You can ask INZ to put a label in your passport, but you have to pay for this service.</p><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20240510064253/https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/our-online-systems/applying-for-a-visa-online/immigration-online/evisas">About eVisas — INZ</a></p> </div> </li> </ol> </div> </div> </p><h2 id="172" tabindex="-1">Before you travel to New Zealand</h2><p>Get help to plan your trip and find out more about life as a student in New Zealand.</p><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20240510064253/http://nzready.immigration.govt.nz/">Get ready for NZ — NZ Ready</a></p><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20240510064253/https://www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/study-in-new-zealand">Study in NZ — Live and Work in New Zealand</a></p> <div class="block-bottom "> <h2 class="sr-only">Utility links and page information</h2> <div class="ContactPageFeature page-feature hidden-md hidden-lg"> <aside> <div class="responsible-agencies"> <h2 class="imitate-h4"> Contact </h2> <ul class="links-list"> <li> <a href="/web/20240510064253/https://www.govt.nz/organisations/immigration-new-zealand/" class="ga-track-engage-govt-dir">Immigration New Zealand</a> </li> </ul> </div> </aside> </div> <div class="PrintPageFeature page-feature"> <div class="print-container"> <button type="button" id="print-page-button" hidden> Print </button> </div> </div> <div class="SharePageFeature page-feature"> <div class="social"> <p class="social__heading">Share by</p> <ul class="social__list"> <li class="social__list__item"><a class="social__list__link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20240510064253/mailto:/?subject=I%20wanted%20to%20share%20this%20page%20with%20you%20from%20www.govt.nz%20&body=Apply for a student visa%20%0D%0Ahttps://www.govt.nz/browse/immigration-and-visas/get-a-new-zealand-student-visa/applying-for-a-student-visa/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Email</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="FeedbackPageFeature page-feature"> <noscript> <div class="inline-feedback-form"> <div class="error-container"> <p> JavaScript is currently turned off in your browser — this means you cannot submit the feedback form. 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