You can apply for a variation of conditions to your current permit if:
Students Online
If your education provider is certified with Students Online you can make your application at your nearest certified educational institute.
If your educational provider is not certified with Students Online, you'll need to apply for a variation of conditions using the following application steps.
The application steps
Complete the form
Print and complete the Application for Variation of Conditions form (NZIS 1020) PDF. If you cannot print the form, it is available from your nearest Immigration New Zealand branch.
Make sure you submit everything we require, including the fee
Along with your completed and signed variation of conditions form you will need to provide:
- the variation of conditions fee
- evidence that you have been offered a place at a New Zealand education provider
- evidence you have paid*, or are exempt from paying, the course fees
- a completed Financial Undertaking for a Student (INZ 1014) PDF or evidence that you have sufficient funds (student and visitor’s permit holders only)
- a copy of a guarantee of accommodation (student permit holders only).
*If you are applying for a variation of conditions to allow you to study a different course and/or at a different education provider, you may provide this evidence once the application is approved in principle.
Lodge your application
Your application must be sent to your nearest Immigration New Zealand branch.
However, if you are in New Zealand on a work or visitor’s permit and wish to study full time for more than three months, you will need to apply for a student permit. You can do this at any time before your current permit expires.
Remember to allow enough time for a decision to be made on your application before your current permit expires. If your current permit does expire, your application for a further permit does not make your stay in New Zealand lawful or give you the right to remain in New Zealand.
New Zealand law prohibits any person on a temporary permit, including a student permit, from providing commercial sexual services or operating or investing in a business which provides such services.
To help you make sure you have everything you need to apply, please print out our checklist.