If you are considering study in New Zealand and a little scared about approval on New Zealand Student Visa, this is for you.

If you are planning to study abroad in New Zealand while pursuing a full-time course for more than 3 months, then you’ll require a New Zealand Student Visa. New Zealand is one of the prominent study destinations and the numbers of students who want to study in New Zealand have increased at a higher pace during the last five years. Thanks to the beautiful landscapes, excellent work/life balance and a renowned education system which attract discerning students from India to come and study in New Zealand. There are some formalities you will need to fulfil to get approval on your New Zealand student Visa and you need to carefully fill and submit your details and documents to get your New Zealand Student Visa approved.

Here is a checklist to help you understand the things to keep in mind while applying for New Zealand Study Visa.

• You need to submit an ‘offer of place’ received from the educational institution you are going to study in, which is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
• You require submitting a written guarantee from the college or the person stating that a suitable accommodation will be provided to you during the studies, if you are under 18.
• Visa department asks for, the evidence of funds to ensure your stay in New Zealand.
• A confirmed return ticket or evidence of funds to buy one will also be required by Immigrations and Visa officials.
• Recent medical reports describing your health and fitness for travelling and staying in New Zealand also get submitted. For a stay of more than 6 months, you’ll be screened for Tuberculosis as well.
• Character certificate from police mentioning that you bear a good character is required if you are above 17 and intent to be in New Zealand for over 2 two years.
• A Visitor Visa is sufficient to complete your studies for courses of 3 months or less duration.
• Students getting an offer of place through an approved exchange scheme can apply for a New Zealand study visa for the duration of your exchange. Students require to fulfil the health and character requirements to confirm the genuineness of the exchange participant.
• New Zealand Student Visa is valid for 4 years. If you are going to stay ever more for studies, then you can apply for another one before the expiration of the first one. This time you’re educated enough about the documents and the formalities involved.
• There is no opening and closing dates for New Zealand Visa and can be applied anytime during the year.

To know more information about New Zealand Student Visa, students can dial centralized toll-free 1800-111-119.