New Zealand Post-Study Work Visa

People who have recently completed an eligible qualification in New Zealand and meet the visa’s other requirements.

• Eligible New Zealand qualification

  You must have gained an eligible qualification in New Zealand: a degree-level 7 or higher qualification, or a non-degree level 7 or lower qualification on the list of qualifications eligible for a Post-Study Work Visa.

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• Study duration for a degree

  If applying on the basis of a degree-level 7 or higher qualification, you must have studied it full-time for at least 30 weeks in New Zealand.

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• Conditions for a non-degree qualification

  If applying on the basis of a non-degree level 7 or lower qualification, it must be on the eligible qualifications list. You must have studied full-time in New Zealand for the full duration required to gain it, and the job you take must be related to what you studied.

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• Apply in time

  Apply no later than 3 months after your student visa expires. The page also allows 3 months from the end of a second student visa in its specified consecutive-study case, 6 months after student visa expiry for a doctoral degree, or 12 months after the first student visa expires in its specified immediately following, shorter higher-level study case.

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• No previous visa of this kind

  You can only have a Post-Study Work Visa once.

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• Money for living expenses

  When you apply, provide documents, such as bank statements in your name, showing at least NZD $5,000 in total for your stay. This amount applies to applications for 1, 2 or 3 years.

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• Good health

  You must be in good health. Immigration New Zealand may ask for a chest X-ray, a medical examination or both; its page specifies when a chest X-ray is required for a stay of more than 6 months.

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• Good character

  You must have good character. Police certificates less than 6 months old are required when you apply if you are at least 17 and your total time in New Zealand will be at least 24 months, unless certificates supplied with an earlier application were issued in the last 24 months.

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• Genuine reason

  You must have a genuine reason for coming to New Zealand.

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• Valid passport or identity document

  Your passport or certificate of identity must be valid for at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave New Zealand.

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• Application fee, Band C (rest of world)immigration.govt.nz · checked 7 minutes agoSource$320 per person
• Immigration levyimmigration.govt.nz · checked 7 minutes agoSource$1,350 once

1. Get ready

   • Complete your eligible qualification

     Complete the New Zealand study required for the qualification on which your application will rely.

     You’ll need: Qualification certificate, academic transcript or provider letter

   • Check your application deadline

     Check which deadline applies to your study and student visa, and apply within it.

     You’ll need: Student visa details

   • Prepare your identity documents

     Prepare your passport or certificate of identity and an acceptable visa photo.

     You’ll need: Passport or certificate of identity, Acceptable visa photo

   • Gather proof of your qualification

     Get a copy of your qualification, academic transcript or letter from your tertiary education provider confirming completion.

     You’ll need: Qualification certificate, academic transcript or provider letter

   • Gather proof of your funds

     Get documents in your name, such as recent bank statements, showing at least NZD $5,000.

     You’ll need: Bank statements or other proof of funds

   • Arrange police certificates if required

     Check whether you need police certificates and provide English translations if the certificates are not in English.

     You’ll need: Police certificates, if required, Certified English translations, if required

2. Apply

   • Apply and pay

     Complete the online application, upload your documents and pay the applicable fees.

     You’ll need: Identity documents, Visa photo, Qualification evidence, Proof of funds, Police certificates, if required

   • Respond to requests for evidence

     If Immigration New Zealand contacts you after you apply, provide the medical, X-ray or character evidence it asks for.

     You’ll need: Medical examination or chest X-ray evidence, if requested, Police certificates, if requested

3. Visa

   • Check your decision and eVisa

     Check your application status online; Immigration New Zealand will email you its decision and send an eVisa if it approves your application.

     You’ll need: eVisa, if approved

4. Travel

   • Complete your Traveller Declaration

     If travelling to New Zealand, complete a New Zealand Traveller Declaration; the visa page says air travellers can submit it from 24 hours before their journey begins.

     You’ll need: New Zealand Traveller Declaration

5. Settle in

   • Follow your visa’s work conditions

     Check the conditions on your eVisa, including any requirement to work in a job related to a non-degree qualification.

     You’ll need: eVisa

It can lead to a resident visa.

• INZ 1028 Fees Guideimmigration.govt.nzOfficial
• immigration.govt.nz/process-to-apply/waiting-for-a-visa/processing-a-…Official
• Post-Study Work Visa » Immigration New Zealandimmigration.govt.nzOfficial

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