Update from INZ - 24 September 2020

Visitor Visa Holders Can Study for an Additional Three Months

The length of time visitors can study here without needing to apply for a ‘variation of conditions’ to their visa or a student visa has been increased.

Those who held a valid visitor visa on Friday 11 September 2020, and are currently in New Zealand, can now study for up to six months in a year.

This is also applicable to school children and and people studying short courses with tertiary education providers.

Those granted a visitor visas after 11 September 2020 will have the standard visa condition allowing three months of study only.

If you have any questions please contact our team.

You can also view INZ’s website for the original notice.