What is the process to apply for New Zealand student visa from India?

What is the process to apply for New Zealand student visa from India?

This blog article is written by Parwinder Kaur LIA (Licensed Immigration Adviser) licensed since 2010 at West Highlander Immigration Chandigarh India. This explains the exact process of applying for New Zealand student visa from India as per Immigration New Zealand (INZ). There are many steps involved in the process, the details of which are mentioned below

What is the information in this blog?

This blog contains following information

  • Different steps in the process to apply for Study in New Zealand as per INZ
  • Choosing relevant course for Study in New Zealand
  • Choosing University/ college for Study in New Zealand
  • Tuition fee for New Zealand colleges and universities
  • Tuition fee payment requirement for international students in New Zealand
  • Documents required for New Zealand student visa as per INZ

What are the different steps in the process to apply for Study in New Zealand as per INZ?

Step 1 –     Choose a course relevant to your academic profile and work history

Step 2 –     Choose a University or a college for Study in New Zealand
Step 3 –     Study the admission requirements for your course as well as university/college
Step 4 –     Send the complete admission application package to university/ college for offer letter
Step 5 –     Receive offer letter from University/ College in New Zealand
Step 6 –     Prepare New Zealand student visa documentation
Step 7 –     Compile your New Zealand study visa file
Step 8 –      Fill New Zealand student application and attach the required visa documents
Step 9 –      Pay student visa application fees and submit application
Step 10 –    Receive AIP Approval in Principle
Step 11 –    Pay compulsory tuition fee and FTS(funds transferred Scheme) amount if required
Step 12 –    Receive New Zealand student visa

How to choose relevant course for Study in New Zealand?

The course you choose to study in New Zealand must be relevant to your current academics and any work experience you may have. While assessing the application the case officer looks into the reasons for your chosen program in New Zealand. If it does not seem to be a logical progression and does not count towards your career goals or career progression then this may result in refusal owing to bona fides.

How to choose University/ college for Study in New Zealand?

The choice of university or college for your study in New Zealand would largely depend on the kind of experience you would like to have in New Zealand. It would also depend on the budget you have your study abroad. The tuition fee in Universities is higher as compared to colleges in New Zealand. A similar course may have different fee structure. The tentative fee structure example is as below

Program University tuition fee ITP Tuition fee Private college Tuition fee
Bachelors of business NZD 39,000 per year NZD27,000 per year NZD 22,000 per year

What is the tuition fee for New Zealand colleges and universities?

The tuition fee may vary between NZD 25,000 to NZD 48,000 and more per year depending on the course as well the university or college you wish to study. Below table mentions the estimate tuition fee per year

Course Type Annual tuition fee
Bachelors NZD 25,000 / 39,000
Masters NZD 28,000/48,000
PG Diploma NZD 22,000/35,000
Graduate Diploma NZD 22,000/ 30,000

Do I need to pay the university tuition fee before submitting the student visa application with INZ?

There is no need to pay university tuition fee before submitting the visa application. International students applying for student visa offshore may take AIP Route. AIP stands for approval in Principle. This means that you pay your tuition fee once your application is approved in Principle. After receiving AIP the applicants fulfil the AIP requirements and get their student visa.

What are the documents required for New Zealand student visa as per INZ?

You must submit complete student visa documentation as below .Applicants must note that below is not an exhaustive list. The documentation would also depend on your individual circumstances.

  • Your educational qualification
  • You work experience documents if you have worked
  • Your IELTS/ PTE Academic score card
  • Passport copies
  • University college offer letter
  • Proof of funds for tuition fee
  • Proof of funds for cost of living as per INZ
  • Proof of family income
  • Relationship evidence with your sponsor for study in New Zealand
  • PCC( Police Clearance Certificate)
  • Medical from approved INZ Panel physician
  • SOP Statement of purpose explaining your circumstances for New Zealand student visa

Why to Choose West Highlander Immigration as your New Zealand study visa consultant

Some of the very strong reasons to choose West Highlander as your New Zealand student visa consultant

  • They have LIA with license number 201002008 licensed by Immigration Adviser Authority New Zealand as one of the directors of the consultancy.
  • They are one of the best and top Study in New Zealand consultants to apply for your student visas.
  • West Highlander has got more than 20 years of experience in guiding students

Contact

West Highlander Immigration Consultancy Services, SCO 130/131, Level 2, Sector 34 A Chandigarh

Phone 91 1724664673

Mobile No. : 91- 9915999677

Published by

Parwinder Kaur

Director of West Highlander Immigration and a Licensed Immigration Adviser (New Zealand IAA License No. 201002008) with over 20 years of experience helping students and professionals navigate study and immigration pathways to New Zealand, Canada, and Australia.