U6.40 Conditions of student visas (11/02/2021)

1. All visas for school students must state: 'primary or secondary school studies'.
2. If the student has provided acceptable guarantees of funds and onward travel, the visa must state: ‘Evidence of financial support not required’ and ‘return/onward ticket not required’.
3. All student visas must allow multiple journeys.
4. Two currency dates must be specified on student visas:
   1. the date on which the visa expires; and
   2. the date on which the permission to travel expires.
5. A student visa may be granted with conditions allowing the student to work (see U13).
6. If the student is invited to apply for a student visa on the basis of having a critical purpose for travelling to New Zealand under H5.25.15(c), because they belong to a class of individuals that meets the requirements of H5.30.21(c)(iii), then any conditions allowing travel for a critical purpose must be effective no earlier than 1 April 2021.

Note: See also E3.20 for further student visa conditions

Effective 11/02/2021