Applying for a visa
Before you arrive in New Zealand to begin your studies at The University of Auckland, you will need to make sure you have a current passport and then apply for the correct visa or permit.
This is an endorsement in your passport that allows you to enter New Zealand.
This is an endorsement in your passport that allows you to reside and study in NZ, and will state the expiry date and give the conditions of your permit. Conditions include: course of study, educational institution, location of institution in NZ, any other restrictions.
Applying from overseas
If you are applying for a student visa from overseas, you will need to pay your tuition fees first. Immigration New Zealand needs to see evidence of your receipt of tuition fee payment and Offer of Place letter. Immigration New Zealand provides specific details of all documentation required to be supplied with your application for a student visa on the application form.
You can download the student visa application form from the Immigration New Zealand website.
Applying as an exchange student
Immigration New Zealand has notified us that exchange students must obtain a student visa before entering New Zealand. Even if you are coming from a visa-waived country, they strongly advise that you do not enter New Zealand on a tourist visa with plans to apply for a student permit once here.
After you receive our letter of Offer of Place from your exchange coordinator, apply immediately for your student visa by contacting your nearest New Zealand Embassy or Consulate for procedures and an application form. You must be able to support yourself financially for the duration of your stay in New Zealand.
See full details of visa and permit requirements at the Immigration New Zealand site.
For further information for exchange students, see Prepare for arrival.
Applying within New Zealand
If, under special circumstances, you are already in New Zealand you must apply for your student visa and permit before starting your studies at The University of Auckland. This should be done as soon as possible to fulfil Immigration New Zealand requirements. You will need to make your fees payment at the Cashiers Office in the Clock Tower to obtain a receipt of tuition fee payment. Include your receipt of tuition fee payment and original Offer of Place letter with your student visa application.
You will need to either post your application or place it in the drop-box outside the Immigration New Zealand Office, at the following address:
Immigration New Zealand
Level 4
280 Queen Street
Auckland Central
For more information, see www.immigration.govt.nz
If you require your student visa to be extended, a supporting letter can be obtained from Auckland International prior to the start of semester.
Please bring either:
- a certified copy of your student visa from your passport or
- a copy of your student visa with your passport for Auckland International staff to verify at the start of semester. We require a photocopy of your student visa for our records.
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