Information about Exchange Student Visa

If you’re outside New Zealand and have been accepted into an approved student exchange scheme, you can study full-time in New Zealand. While you’re here, you can enjoy New Zealand’s high-quality teaching standards and gain internationally recognised qualifications.

Note

Temporary visa applications from outside New Zealand are currently suspended, unless you are exempt.

Reopening the New Zealand border

Overview

Length of stay	Up to 4 years depending on the length of your exchange

All conditions

With this visa you can

Study full-time in New Zealand in a school-to-school exchange, an exchange programme organisation scheme or a tertiary exchange.
Work part-time up to 20 hours a week while studying or full-time in the holidays, depending on your age and how long your study is for.

Things to note

You can only apply if you’re outside of New Zealand.
You don’t have to pay tuition fees, as you’re considered a domestic student.
Student exchange schemes may include school-to-school (or sister school exchanges), exchanges organised by exchange programme organisations and tertiary exchanges.

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