What is the amount of funds required to show for a New Zealand student visa, including tuition fees and living expenses?
You must show proof of funds covering both tuition fees and living expenses for a New Zealand student visa.
- Tuition fees: Evidence you have paid (or can pay) your first-year tuition, such as a receipt or confirmation from your education provider.
- Living expenses: NZD 20,000/year (or NZD 1,667/month for courses under a year).
- Outward travel: Proof of funds for a return ticket or a fully paid ticket.
Funds must be genuinely available and accessible during your stay. Acceptable proof includes recent bank statements, fixed deposits, scholarship letters, or education loan documents. Sponsors must also show financial capacity.
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You’ll need to budget for both visa fees and living expenses for your dependents in New Zealand. Here’s a typical breakdown (figures are subject to change):
- Partner’s Work Visa: NZD 1,630 (visa fee)
- Dependent Child Resident Visa: NZD 3,230 (visa fee)
- Dependent Child Student Visa: NZD 750 (visa fee)
- Living expenses: NZD 7,000/year per dependent child (no separate funds needed for partner if included in your application)
- Additional costs: NZD 600 - 1,200 (medical exam, police certificate, biometrics, etc.)
For one partner: estimate NZD 8,230 - 9,830 (visa, living, and extras).
For one dependent child (student visa): estimate NZD 8,350 - 8,950.
These amounts are approximate and may change.
You’ll typically need NZD 53,520 to NZD 77,580 for your first year in New Zealand as a student. This covers tuition, living expenses, health insurance, visa fees, and outward travel.
- Tuition fees: NZD 30,000 - 55,000/year (varies by program)
- Living expenses: NZD 20,000/year (required by Immigration New Zealand)
- Health insurance: NZD 670 - 730/year
- Visa application fee: NZD 850 (subject to change)
- Outward travel: NZD 2,000 (if not pre-booked)
All funds must be genuine, accessible, and verifiable.
How much will a month in NZ cost you?
Rent, food and travel. A real monthly budget, city by city.
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