you need a student visa to study in new zealand

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Your partner and children can come with you and apply for visas based on their relationship to you.

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Your student visa is normally for the same length of time as the study you have paid for. It may be issued for a shorter time if your passport expires before the end date of your study.

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Your ability to speak or write English is not a student visa application requirement. Check with the education provider to see if they are required for an offer of a place on their course.

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If you apply for student visa you may have to pay an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL).

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NOTE!

Due to the high volume of applications, please lodge your visa application at least 3 months before your intended date of travel to New Zealand.

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The online Student Visa application fee is NZD $850 payable on submission of your application. This fee includes an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of NZD $100.