Our Visa Process
Student Visa Checklist & Requirements
General Documents Required
- A completed student visa application via Immigration New Zealand (INZ) online portal.
- A valid passport with at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs (front-facing, taken within the last 6 months).
- Offer letter or confirmation of enrolment (CoE) from an approved New Zealand education provider.
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover tuition fees, living costs, and return airfare.
- Proof of Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the entire study duration.
- English language proficiency test results (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent), if required.
- Statement of Purpose (SOP) or Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) statement.
- NID or birth certificate copy, translated and notarized if not in English.
- All non-English documents must be translated by an authorized translator and notarized.
Academic Documents
- Academic transcripts and certificates from previous studies.
- Official leave certificate from last attended institution.
- Gap explanation documents if applicable.
Professional Documents
Documents to prove ties to Bangladesh and intention to return:
- Business Person: Trade license, TIN, income tax returns, business ownership documents, bank statements.
- Employee: NOC from employer, salary slips, job contract/ID card.
- Student: Student ID, enrollment certificate, official leave letter.
- Retired Person: Retirement and pension documents.
- Dependent: Sponsorโs documents and relationship proof.
- Government Service: NOC and service documents.
- Professionals: Relevant certificates and memberships.
Additional Documents
- Police clearance certificate (if requested).
- Medical examination report from INZ-approved panel physicians.
- Details of any previous visas or refusals.
- Affidavit for any discrepancies in documents (notarized).
Visa Processing Policies & Updates (as of 2025)
- Submit applications online through INZ portal.
- Biometrics required only if requested by INZ, conducted at VFS Global, Dhaka.
- Processing time typically ranges between 20 and 35 working days.
- Visa fee approximately NZD 246, non-refundable.
- Additional documents or interviews may be requested.
- Translation and notarization fees are the responsibility of the applicant.
- Early application submission recommended during peak seasons.
NB: All fees are non-refundable. Always check the official New Zealand Immigration website for the latest requirements and updates.