Visa - New Zealand visa

Travellers can study on a visitor visa only if they wish to stay in New Zealand for less than 3 months and the main intention for visiting is to have a holiday.

Certain countries are included on a visa-waiver list. Travellers from these countries are entitled to enter New Zealand without obtaining a visa if they are staying less than 3 months. They are also allowed to study within that period.

To view more information and to see if your country is on the visa-waiver list, please visit http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/visit/ 

INZ has offshore offices, listed here: http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/general/aboutnzis/contactus/

If you are not able to visit these offices you can also try the nearest New Zealand embassy to your country. For assistance refer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/1-NZ-representatives-overseas/index.php  

Yes, we need to have a start date in order to process an application. Enough time should be given for your visa to be processed and accommodation secured.

You can’t get a student visa without proof of a start and end date (to determine whether the length of your course is valid for the student visa).

Kaplan International English does not issue your visa and therefore cannot confirm for how long it will be valid. Visas are typically given for the length of your course + up to 4 weeks. However this is dependent on providing the Immigration service with the proper documents. You should confirm this information with your local New Zealand Embassy/Consulate http://www.mfat.govt.nz

If denied your visa, you should ask the Consular Officer for the reason of denial before you leave the Embassy. You have the right to request the denial in writing as well. If no reason or a reason due to your personal submission is stated, Kaplan International English will be unlikely to be able to assist you further. In most cases, the government’s decision is final and there is little Kaplan International English can do to change their decision.

All fees paid will be refunded on receipt of written notification and proof of visa rejection prior to your start date.

New Zealand Bank accounts
A student can provide evidence that they have funds to support their own stay (Equivalent of NZD$1250/month for Student visa applicants and return flight ticket or evidence of funds available to pay for outward travel (additional NZD$1000).

The student will need to provide three months backdated bank statements, showing transactions of deposits and withdrawals. Please note any amounts over NZD$300 cash deposits will need to be explained.
 
Personal Overseas Bank accounts
A student can provide evidence that they have funds to support their own stay.

The student will need to provide three months backdated bank statements, showing transactions of deposits and withdrawals. The bank statement needs to be translated into English. If using multiple accounts, a letter of explanation should also be provided and proof student has access to this account (usually a credit/debit card).

You can change your start date any time before entering N.Z. Simply contact Kaplan International English to confirm your new start date as soon as you know about the change. Please note: If the start date changes it is important the end date does not exceed the expiry date of the student visa, otherwise a new visa will be required.

Kaplan International English will mail you a revised Letter of Acceptance to show new study dates. A failure to notify Kaplan International English about these changes can cause problems for you at the Port of Entry and/or New Zealand Embassy. If you want to begin before your start date, this is acceptable. Simply go to the school and let them know you want to start early.

In general, you must show the Port of Entry Officer the following documents. If these documents are missing or incomplete, you may be detained, questioned or denied entry altogether:

                                    A valid (non-expired) passport

                                    A valid (non-expired) Student Visa (if applicable)

                                    Bank statement

                                    Proof of outbound travel (if arriving on a visitor’s visa)

                                    Documents from Kaplan International English:

- Letter of Acceptance 

- Receipt

For more information checkout the NZIS website: http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/study/imacceptedtellmemore/arrivinginnewzealand/