What is the financial criteria for sponsorship for a student visa to Australia or New Zealand?
You must show strong financial support to get a student visa for Australia or New Zealand. Here’s what’s typically required (subject to change):
Australia:
- Living expenses: AUD 29,710/year (as of March 2026) for a single applicant.
- Tuition: Funds to cover first-year tuition fees.
- Travel: Proof of funds for a return airfare.
- Evidence: Acceptable documents include bank statements (yours or your parents’), education loan sanction letters, or scholarship award letters. Funds should be held for at least 3 months before applying.
New Zealand:
- Living expenses: NZD 20,000/year for tertiary studies.
- Tuition: Funds for first-year tuition fees.
- Travel: Proof of funds or a ticket to leave New Zealand.
- Sponsor: Only immediate family in New Zealand (parents, grandparents, siblings, spouse, or parents-in-law) can sponsor; friends/distant relatives are not accepted.
Clear proof of source and availability of funds is required.
Cash income, business income or no ITR?
See whether your funds and documents will pass the Australian visa check.
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