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IMMIGRATION NEW ZEALAND SINGAPORE
Visit our branch website at www.immigration.govt.nz/singapore
STUDENT VISA APPLICATION CHECKLIST
(NEW AND RENEWAL)
for citizens of Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Maldives & Seychelles
Updated on 30 July 2012
Download the latest forms http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/general/formsandfees/formsandguides/
Check current visa application fee http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/general/formsandfees/officeandfeescalculator/
Apply for police certificates http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/general/formsandfees/formsandguides/policecertificate/
Our panel doctors and radiologists http://www.immigration.govt.nz/paneldoctors/
Please provide the following documents:
Original documents supplied must be in English or attach with official English translation. Please also submit
photocopies of these documents.
Additional documents may be requested. This will be advised to you when you submit your application.
1. A properly completed and signed Student Visa Application (INZ 1012) form.
2. 2 recent passport size photographs.
3. Application fee to be paid in Singapore Dollars by Visa or Mastercard credit card, debit card**, bank draft or
Singapore bank cheque made payable to Immigration New Zealand. The fee is NON-REFUNDABLE regardless of
the outcome of your application. (**when submitting in person)
4. Original passport. If you are unable to provide your original passport, you can submit a certified copy.
5. Unconditional offer of a place letter from a New Zealand education provider stating:
Name and duration of the course, fee amount, evidence that the course and education provider meets foreign student
requirements, whether the student is full-time or part-time; and
Whether course fee is payable and whether fee is domestic or foreign fee; and
Confirmation that the education provider has assessed and is satisfied the prospective student meets the course competencies
and enrolment provision (section 7.1) as set out in the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students.
Fee-paying foreign students who are under 18 years old must provide a statement from their education provider confirming that the
student’s accommodation complies with the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Student.
6. Official receipt for payment of course fee.
7. Funds for living expenses.
Amount required
Courses which are more than 36 weeks - funds of NZ$15,000 per year
Courses which are less than 36 weeks - funds of NZ$1,250 per month OR a letter from the education provider confirming
accommodation and other living expenses are included as part of a prepaid package.
Evidence of funds – please provide one of the following:
If you are sponsored, a completed Financial Undertaking for a Student form (INZ1014). Please refer to page 1 of the form for
supporting documents you must submit.
If you are self-sponsored, bank statements for the last 6 months in your name or a letter from the bank stating the balance
amount in your account.
Letter of award of scholarship and what it covers.
8. Evidence of medical insurance (PhD students are excluded) – please complete the declaration (Section C) in the visa
application form on holding medical insurance while in New Zealand.
9. Health requirement:
For fee paying students: If your stay is more than 6 months – submit a Chest X-ray Certificate (INZ 1096). You may
also be required to submit a General Medical Certificate (INZ 1007) depending on your health status (see visa
application form).
For PhD students – submit a General Medical Certificate (INZ 1007) & a Chest X-ray Certificate (INZ 1096)
Do not send us your Chest x-ray film or CD if your x-ray results are normal.
Children under 11 years of age and pregnant women are not required to have an x-ray.
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The certificate must be less than 3 months old at the time your application is submitted. Please refer to our website
for an approved list of panel doctors and radiologists who can complete your certificate. For applicants residing in
Singapore and Maldives, any registered medical practitioner can complete your certificate.
10. Police certificates are required if you are aged 17 years and above intending to stay in New Zealand for 24 months
or longer:
From your country of citizenship, and
Any country in which you have lived for 5 years or more since the age of 17 years.
Police certificates must be less than 6 months old at the time your application is accepted.
Renewing Your Student Visa
Please submit documents as specified on page 1 of this checklist except for health requirements and police
certificates, please see **.
Evidence of your previous student performance.
Evidence of satisfactory attendance and progress.
Confirmation of enrolment from the education provider is acceptable in place of the letter of offer. It needs to state the
course name, annual fee and whether the student if full-time or part-time.
**For fee-paying foreign students (including PhD students and their family members), if you have submitted
police and/or medical certificates in your last application and they are within 36 months of their date of issue, you will
not need to provide new certificates. If there were medical concerns in your last application, the 36 months validity for
your last medical certificate may not apply. Please confirm the validity of your previous medical certificates when
renewing your visa.
If you have spent 6 consecutive months in one or more of the countries NOT on the List of Low TB incident
Countries. (http://www.immigration.govt.nz/branch/SingaporeBranchHome/Checklists/) since your previous
application, you must submit a Chest X-ray Certificate (INZ 1096).
Processing time
Applications received between:
o March to September: within 10 working days
o October to February: 15 to 20 working days
We recommend you submit your application 5 weeks before your intended departure date.
Processing time may take longer if we require additional information and/or verification.
Medical or x-ray certificates that needs to be referred may take up to 6 weeks to process.
Submitting your application
Your application may be submitted in person or by mail / courier to:
Immigration New Zealand
391A Orchard Road
#15-05 Ngee Ann City Tower A
Singapore 238873
Office opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 9am to 2pm
Wednesday - 9am to 12pm
Phone enquiry +65 6738 6700 9am to 12pm Monday to Friday
We are closed on Sat, Sun, Singapore public holidays and other selected
days. For the list of dates these dates, please visit our branch website
http://www.immigration.govt.nz/Singapore
Email enquiry inzsingapore@dol.govt.nz
Fax +65 6235 6651
Endorsement of your visa
Upon approval of your application, you may come in person with your passport for the visa endorsement or send your passport to this
office and include a courier fee (payment methods see item no 3) for the return of your passport. The courier fee charges as follows:
Return To Courier Fee (SGD)
Malaysia S$20.00
Malaysia - Sabah, Sarawak S$25.00
Brunei S$25.00
Maldives / Seychelles S$75.00
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