New Zealand, more fondly referred to as, The Land of the Long White Cloud by the Maori natives, is situated in the South Pacific Ocean. With North Island and South Island comprising the major land area of this beautiful country, the much smaller islands of Antipodes, Auckland, Bounty, Campbell, Chatham and Kermadec are no less scenic.
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New Zealand, more fondly referred to as, The Land of the Long White Cloud by the Maori natives, is situated in the South Pacific Ocean. With North Island and South Island comprising the major land area of this beautiful country, the much smaller islands of Antipodes, Auckland, Bounty, Campbell, Chatham and Kermadec are no less scenic.
Having an area about the size of Colorado (USA), New Zealand enjoys a majestic mountainous landscape alongside some large coastal plains. The north of New Zealand has sub-tropical climate, and as one travels south, the temperature starts decreasing giving the southern regions a much cooler temperate climate.
Climate :
The average maximum temperature ranges between 20?C and 30C during summer and 10C and 15C during winters. Temperate – not too hot, not too cold, not too wet, not too dry
* Moderated by the oceans.
* North Island – winterless sometimes.
* South Island – 4 definite seasons.
Sports & Recreations:
Bungee Jumping, Jet Boating, White Water Rafting, Heli Skiing Snow Boarding, Trail Bike Riding. Rugby Cricket, Yachting, Gardening, Rock/Mountain Climbing, Golf etc.
Population:
* 79.6% are from European Ethnic groups
* 14.5% are Maori
* 5% pacific Island Polynesian
* 2.2% Chinese
* 1.2% Indian
* Total Population 4 Million
Transport:
You will arrive in New Zealand at either Auckland or Christchurch International Airports. There are regular direct flights to most cities from both airports. There are air, rail and bus services to other towns and cities and an inter-island ferry operates between the North and South Islands.
Religion:
Freedom of worship is guaranteed by law in New Zealand. During their time in New Zealand many international students choose to join a students’ association to remain close to their culture and religion.
Documents Required
1. Complete the student VISA Permit form INZ 1012.
2. Proof and source of Financials.
3. VISA Fee INR 6400 payable to Immigration New Zealand, New Delhi
4. To meet Health requirement (approved by Panel Doctors and must not be 3 months old at the time of lodgment) .
1. Studying in New Zealand for between six months and one year?
To provide a completed Temporary Entry X-ray Certificate (NZIS 1096) to screened for tuberculosis (TB).
2. Studying in New Zealand for more than one year?
Students will need to complete a medical examination and a medical and X-ray certificate.
The health check up fee depends upon the doctor but it is approx INR 4100
1. Two recent passport size photographs.
2. Copy of Offer of Place received by the University/ Institute.
3. Passport Copy
4. Statement of Purpose.
5. IELTS Mark sheet.
6. Complete set of notarized copies of all the academic transcripts with individual mark sheets and certificates including all the professional courses completed by the applicant. Documents to be arranged from the latest to the previous.
7. Notarized Copy of present and previous Employment reference letter from the employer along with phone numbers of the Employer. (Employment whether Full time or Part Time).
8. Affidavit of support from the Guarantors (Stating the exact relation of the guarantor with the applicant along with the documentary evidence of the relationship).
9. Authorization letter duly signed from the guarantors.
10. Financial Undertaking form Duly filled and signed by the guarantor and the bank official.
11. Police Clearance Certificate issued from regional passport office or the Superintendent of Police (must not be 6 months old).
Processing Time
1. Positive profile applications – 15-30 working days
2. Other student visa applications – 10 weeks for allocation and a further 7 – 9 weeks for processing.
Applying for a student visa
The application process below is for people who want to apply for a student visa. This may include people who want to travel to New Zealand to study, people who want to stay temporarily in New Zealand to study, and people already here on other types of temporary entry class visas who want to study in New Zealand full time.
The application steps
Complete the form
Print and complete the form Student Visa Application (INZ 1012) PDF. Also available is the Student Visa Guide (INZ 1013) PDF, which will assist you in applying. If you cannot print the form and guide, they are available from your nearest Immigration New Zealand branch.
Make sure you submit everything we require, including the fee
Along with your completed (and signed) application form you will also need to provide all the information listed at the back of the application form and the correct fee. If you do not submit the required information with your application we cannot accept it for processing.
Make sure you meet our health requirements
What you have to provide us with depends on how long you will be staying in New Zealand.
Studying in New Zealand for between six months and one year
You may also need to provide a completed Temporary Entry X-ray Certificate (INZ 1096) PDF to show you have been screened for tuberculosis (TB).
Studying in New Zealand for more than one year
You will need to complete a medical examination and a medical and x-ray certificate.
Pregnant women and children under the age of 11 years are not required to submit x-ray certificates unless a special report is required.
For full details on our health requirements, see the Health Requirements Leaflet (INZ 1121) PDF.
Make sure your meet our character requirements
If you are studying in New Zealand for more than two years you will also have to provide a police certificate, less than six months old, from your country of citizenship and from any country in which you have lived for five or more years since reaching 17 years of age.