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3 requirements can stop your application even with an offer in hand. New Zealand has government steps that sit outside any university’s own criteria. See what they are →
- pre_application Blocks your application
Offer of place from an approved provider
You must hold a valid offer of place from an education provider approved by Immigration New Zealand before applying for the visa.
- When
- before_application
immigration.govt.nz · 2026-08-17 · Immigration New Zealand
Valid offer of place from an approved education provider
- financial_proof Blocks your application
Fee Paying Student Visa financial requirement
Tertiary students studying a year or more must show NZD 20,000 per year, separate from tuition fees and return airfare.
- Costs
- NZD 20,000
- When
- with_application
immigration.govt.nz · 2026-08-17 · Immigration New Zealand
NZD $20,000 for each year if you are studying for 1 year or more; NZD $1,667 for each month if your study is shorter than 1 year; NZD $17,000 for each year or NZD $1,417 for each month [compulsory education Years 1-13]
- health Blocks your application
Travel and health insurance
Students must hold travel and health insurance for the full period from course start until visa expiry. PhD students are exempt.
- When
- with_application
immigration.govt.nz · 2026-08-17 · Immigration New Zealand
You must agree to have insurance for travel and any health care you need, from the start of your course until your visa expires. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) students do not need to have insurance.