New Zealand Student Visa MFAT-funded NZ Scholarship Student Visa

• Evidence that your tuition fees are managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT).
• If your age is under 18 years of age, your stay must be in accordance with the ‘Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students.
• You must provide proper evidence that the MFAT will bear your costs.
• If you have to pass practical work experience as part of your program, you must show that having work experience is required.
• You must also demonstrate that you will return to your home country after completing your studies.

Step 1 – Apply for an MFAT-funded NZ scholarship

To be eligible for this visa, you first need to be awarded an MFAT-funded NZ scholarship. You can apply to New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) for a scholarship.

Step 2 – Get an offer of place

You should enrol with an approved education provider and get:

• an offer of place, if you are a new student
• a confirmation of enrolment, if you are a returning student.

You should apply for a Student Visa as soon as your study is confirmed (but no earlier than 60 days before your course starts).

Step 3 – Apply for your visa

Apply online, upload your documents and pay applicable fees. Use our checklist to ensure you have what you need.

Step 4 – Visa Decision

You will need to wait for your visa decision and if there is anything else you need to do, Immigration New Zealand will be in touch.

• An offer to study at a New Zealand education provider;
• A copy of the identity pages in your current passport;
• Evidence of payment of your tuition fees;
• Evidence you have enough money to live;
• (INZ 1014) form;
• Evidence you have enough money to leave New Zealand;
• Evidence can be a fully paid ticket out of the country or evidence you have enough money to buy a ticket;
• Evidence of your health and character;
• A cover letter or statement of purpose that explains why you want to study in New Zealand and provides;
• A copy of any letters you have received for declined visa applications for other countries and the reasons.
• Source: Immigration New Zealand

Application Fee – NZD$295

This is the charge for Immigration New Zealand to process your application. Immigration New Zealand does not refund application costs if your visa application is refused. A non-refundable immigration levy is charged and is included in the cost.