Visas that allow you to study in New Zealand

Visitor Visa

Depending on your plans, you can visit New Zealand for up to 9 months. You can come here to holiday, study for 3 months, or to visit friends and family.

Fee Paying Student Visa

You can apply for a visa to study full-time in New Zealand. You will need to pay the full cost of your courses and enrol with an approved education provider.

Argentina Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Argentine Republic who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Austria Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of Austria who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Belgium Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of Belgium who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Brazil Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Federative Republic of Brazil who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Chile Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Republic of Chile who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

China Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the People's Republic of China who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Croatia Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Republic of Croatia who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Czech Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Czech Republic who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Denmark Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of Denmark who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Estonia Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of Estonia who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Finland Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of Finland who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

France Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of France who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Germany Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Federal Republic of Germany who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Hong Kong SAR Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Hungary Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of Hungary who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Ireland Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Republic of Ireland who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Israel Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the State of Israel who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Italy Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Italian Republic who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Japan Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of Japan who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Korea Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Republic of Korea who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Latvia Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Republic of Latvia who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Lithuania Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Republic of Lithuania who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Luxembourg Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of Luxembourg who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Malaysia Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of Malaysia who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Malta Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of Malta who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Mexico Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the United Mexican States who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Netherlands Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Netherlands who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Norway Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of Norway who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Peru Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Republic of Peru who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Philippines Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for educated young citizens of the Republic of the Philippines who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Poland Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Republic of Poland who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Portugal Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of Portugal who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Singapore Work Exchange Programme Visa

This visa helps young people from Singapore come to New Zealand for some work experience. You can apply if you are a citizen of Singapore. You will need at least NZD $2,250 to live on while you are here.

Slovakia Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Slovak Republic who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Slovenia Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Republic of Slovenia who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Spain Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Kingdom of Spain who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Sweden Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Kingdom of Sweden who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Taiwan Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young people from Taiwan who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Thailand Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Kingdom of Thailand who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Turkey Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for educated young citizens of the Republic of Turkey who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

United Kingdom Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the United Kingdom who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Uruguay Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

USA Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the United States of America who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Vietnam Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for educated young citizens of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Canada Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of Canada who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Guardian of a Student Visitor Visa

Parents and legal guardians can visit New Zealand to live with and care for their children who are studying in New Zealand.

Exchange Student Visa

You can study full-time in New Zealand for up to 4 years in an approved student exchange scheme.

MFAT-funded NZ Scholarship Student Visa

If you are funded by a New Zealand scholarship administered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) or Education New Zealand (ENZ) you can apply to study full time on this visa.

Student and Trainee Work Visa

Students who need to do practical work experience to meet a study requirement, can apply to come to New Zealand to complete it. Medical and dental trainees, religious trainees and apprentice jockeys can also apply to do their training in New Zealand.

Trafficking Child Victim Student Visa

We may grant a visa to a child if they are certified by New Zealand Police as a victim of people trafficking. This visa can help them to leave an exploitative situation and study as a domestic student at primary or secondary school in New Zealand.

Trafficking Child Victim Visitor Visa

A child can be granted this visa if they are certified by New Zealand Police as a victim of people trafficking. This visa can help a child to leave an exploitative situation and stay in New Zealand as a visitor.

Dependent Child Student Visa

The dependent children of certain kinds of work and student visa holders can apply for a student visa to allow them to go to a primary or secondary school in New Zealand.

Vocational Trainee Student Visa

This visa is for trainees who are awarded a New Zealand Short Term Training Scholarship, funded through the New Zealand scholarships that are administered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. To apply, you need a paid place at Manukau Polytechnic, or evidence of your New Zealand Short Term Training Scholarship.

Child of a Refugee Claimant Student Visa

School-aged children of refugee or protection status claimants who want to study at a primary or secondary school in New Zealand may be granted student visas.

Foreign Government Supported Student Visa

If you have a foreign government loan or scholarship, you can study full-time in New Zealand for up to 4 years.

Occupational Registration Visitor Visa

You can apply for this visa if you want to come to New Zealand to obtain New Zealand occupational registration. You can also apply if you are already in New Zealand, have applied for residence, and need more time to obtain your occupational registration.

Pathway Student Visa

You may be able to study up to 3 consecutive courses in New Zealand on a single student visa. You may be able to study for up to 5 years, and work while you are studying.