New Zealand

Geographical Information

New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island), and numerous smaller islands, most notably Stewart Island/Rakiura and the Chatham Islands. The indigenous Māori named New Zealand Aotearoa, commonly translated as The Land of the Long White Cloud. The Realm of New Zealand also includes the Cook Islands and Niue (self-governing but in free association); Tokelau; and the Ross Dependency (New Zealand's territorial claim in Antarctica).

Student Visa

You can study a single course or training of not more than 3 months' duration in New Zealand as a visitor. If you wish to study a course for more than 3 months, you must apply for a Student Visa. Student visas and permits are not granted to students 13 years of age and under unless they are accompanied by a legal guardian who will live with them in New Zealand.

1. Student Visa Application Form (‘Application to Study in New Zealand - INZ1012') must be fully completed in English and signed.
2. Photograph One recent passport sized photograph
3. Application Fee in Korean won must be paid by Cash; Cashier's cheque or Korean vouchers issued by the Korean Post Office (Refer to ‘Visa Application Fee'). Please note that fees are subject to change without prior notice.
4. Passport Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date you intend to depart New Zealand.
5. An Offer of a Place and the Tuition Fee Receipt The educational institution and the course that you are enrolled in must be registered to NZQA and must be a signatory to the Ministry of Education Code of Practice to accept foreign students.

Immigration Information (PR STATUS)

Basic Requirements of Immigration

Resident status in New Zealand entitles you to live, study and work indefinitely in New Zealand. If you wish to migrate to New Zealand, you need to apply for resident status.

Benefits

With permanent residence status, you and wife can work or start a business or simply retire. You can get loans, build assets while your children can get free education and subsidized health care. As a residence permit holder you get all the rights and benefits available to a New Zealand citizen (except the right to vote and own a New Zealand passport). Residence permit holders can apply for citizenship. As per recent rules, you can acquire New Zealand citizenship without losing the Indian one.

Work at New Zealand

International students enrolled in a tertiary programme of study are eligible to work upto 20 hours per week during the academic year. Students can work full time (40 hrs) in New Zealand only during the summer holidays. The average wage for part time jobs is between NZ$ 10 - NZ$ 12 per hour. International students who have graduates from a course in New Zealand that would gain the Skilled Migrant Category may apply for a six month open work permit. Eligible student's partner may apply for a work permit, valid for the duration of the study course.

NZ industries work side by side to encourage and sustain the economic activity and the benefits it brings to the people of NZ. Over 60% of NZ GDP is generated by services. This includes : The computer software development industry, film, television and commercial production industry, services like banking, finance, advertising, property, tourism & hospitality, and food processing. The manufacturing sector has shown strong export performance growth, which has encouraged investment and employment growth.