To obtain a student visa the student must provide the following to the nearest New Zealand immigration office:

An offer of place from the school the student is intending to study at.

A receipt of the tuition fees received made out by the school that has issued the offer of place.

A completed visa/permit form obtainable from the nearest New Zealand immigration office.

A passport that will be current at least for three months past the expected expiry of the student visa.

Application fee (check with your nearest NZ Immigration office)

A bank statement showing NZ$1000 per month or NZ$10000 per year to guarantee financial cover for living expenses or a financial undertaking form completed and signed by your sponsor and the sponsor’s bank showing NZ$7000

A return ticket to your home country or proof of enough funds to purchase a flight ticket.

If you have been in New Zealand for two years or more, you will also need to provide a medical certificate and chest X-ray and a police clearance form from your home country.