Can I undertake a short course of study while visiting NZ?
Good question - and it depends on the length of the course. Take a look here for the options.
Visit
- While I’m in New Zealand as a visitor, can I look for a job?
- I’m visiting New Zealand and I’ve had an accident. Can I get medical treatment?
- Can I change the travel conditions on my visa from single entry to multiple?
- Can I undertake a short course of study while visiting NZ?
- Can I apply as a parent or grandparent for a visa?
- Can I apply for any other visa while on a visitor visa in New Zealand?
- I’m on a guardian visitor visa. Can I work part-time?
- I’m on a guardian visitor visa and need to travel home for an emergency
- I have a 3-month visitor visa. Can I enter New Zealand without a return air ticket?
- How long can I travel or be away overseas?
- Can I do unpaid work while visiting New Zealand?
- Can I get a refund of my application fee?
Option A: Study for less than 3 months
If you want to study part-time you can take 1 or more courses of study that lasts no longer than 3 months in total.
Option B: Apply for a variation of conditions
If you want to study longer than 3 months, or study consecutive courses that last for longer than 3 months in total, apply for a variation of conditions to your existing visa.
Varying the conditions of a visitor visa
Option C: Apply for a student visa
If you want to study full-time in New Zealand, apply for a student visa.