How to Apply for Student Visa in NZ from Philippines
How to Apply for Student Visa in NZ from the Philippines
The Filipino passport holder when intending to study in New Zealand and wanting to apply for a visa as a student in New Zealand has 2 options to apply.
A. To submit application via an online application for a student visa in New Zealand
- The applicant must create a RealMe Log in account & Immigration NZ log in at the portal on the INZ website (please keep your username and password)
- Complete the online application form for a student visa online
- Get the clear scan copies of your supporting documents in pdf
- Provide your passport size photograph
- Upload your supporting documents online
- Pay the visa application fee online via Master or Credit card
- Submit your original passport to the embassy, as they may need to see the original passport before issuing the visa label or e-visa, in case your application has been approved. But if you are an applicant which do not need to send your passport when making an online application & may eligible to receive an e-visa
This is good only for a person (single) application for student visa in New Zealand, if there are additional partner or dependent children included in the application, it would have been advisable to complete and submit the application manually (a paper based application) unless, INZ advices to accommodate the same online application with the additional family members included in the application for student visa in New Zealand.
B. To submit an application via paper based application for student visa in New Zealand
- The applicant must download the latest version of Student Visa Application INZ1012 where the applicant can fill out directly the information from the application form and later print it, and affix his/her signatures and paste the passport size photograph or if you need to be guided in completing the student visa application form you may use the student visa guide INZ 1013 as your reference
- Gather all the supporting documents needed in line with your student visa application for New Zealand
- Take the medical examination at any INZ authorize Panel of Physician, doctor, clinics, wherein e-medical now is available to Immigration New Zealand
- Prepare to pay payment of the visa fee or other services at VFS Services Phils. Private Inc see method of payment instructions(external link VFS Global)
- Put all your original and photocopies of documents, completed application form, visa fee and passport in one size envelope and as possible, make a copy of a checklist of all the docs in the envelope (at least 2 copies; 1 for the via center and 1 for your own copy).
- Call the Visa Information Application Centre (VIA) at (02) 632 790 4905 to
book & arrange the pickup of your application, a call center may ask few information regarding your personal information and checks if the application is complete, and if everything is in place– they will pick up your application, and return soon the original/s after the decision of your student visa application at the NZ Embassy Manila.
Whichever is applicable to your individual circumstances, supporting documents are as follow:
- Cover letter (study plan)
- Passport
- Proof that you meet the English criteria i.e. IELTS, PEARSON Test
- Letter of offer from the provider in New Zealand
- Medical travel insurance (which is normally arranged by the provided and included in your letter of offer as an additional fee)
- Evidence of payment on visa application fee
- Evidence of funds to cover the tuition fee cost for the entire study in New Zealand
- Evidence that you have a credible sufficient funds to cover living cost in New Zealand amounting to NZ$ 15,000 per study year or prorated of NZ$1,250 per month.
- If you have sponsor/s to support on your application, a document showing your relationship to him as i.e., friend, relative, or immediate family members to sponsor and support your application for student visa in New Zealand
- Sponsor/s eligibility – a part from the proof of relationship, sponsor/s should also demonstrate their claim financially as to support your application is genuine and able to meet financial obligations, and that the funds is sufficient. Or a Financial undertaking
- Your Educational qualifications, such as your Diploma, Transcript of records, PRC license
- Your work certificates past and present, training certificates
- Your NBI Certificate
- Birth and marriage certificate
- You CV, and any other additional supporting documents that will help to assess your application that indeed you meet the requirements for student visa in New Zealand.
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