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Visa planning

How should I plan visa information for English study?

WIE can help with course and enrolment information. Immigration New Zealand controls visa requirements, decisions and visa conditions.

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Separate course steps from visa decisions

Before applying for a visa, students usually need current course information, offer or enrolment documents where appropriate, and a clear understanding of Immigration New Zealand requirements.

This page is general information only. It is not individual immigration advice, and it does not guarantee that any student will receive a visa or work rights.

Course information

Use WIE for current course, offer, fee and enrolment information.

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Visa requirements

Use Immigration New Zealand for the current English Language Student Visa process.

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Visa conditions

Check the conditions on your own eVisa or visa letter before relying on study or work rights.

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Next step

Confirm current documents before applying

Ask WIE about course documents and use INZ for visa rules, fees, processing and conditions.

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