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Does New Zealand require proof of funds older than three months?

22 Jun 2026 · Answered by Tharun Kumar U · 1 min read
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No, New Zealand does not require your proof of funds to be older than three months for a student visa. The main requirement is that the funds are from a legitimate source and are genuinely available to you during your stay.

You should provide recent documents such as:
- Bank statements for the last three months
- Fixed-term deposit certificates (if applicable)
- Scholarship letters (if applicable)
- Education loan documents (if applicable)
- Provident fund statements (if applicable)

All documents must clearly show your ability to support yourself financially. If you need help preparing these documents, reach out to your LeapScholar counsellor.

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