Can my sister be my sponsor for my New Zealand student visa if she files ITR in India?
05 May 2026 · Answered by Swastika Ghosh · 1 min read
Yes, your sister can act as your financial sponsor even if she is not in New Zealand, as long as she can clearly demonstrate that she has the financial capacity to support your studies.
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