Visa information New Zealand

Participants who plan to visit Australia or New Zealand for 12 weeks or less can do so on a simple 3 month Visitor (Tourist) Visa (min. age 16). Participants who plan to visit Australia on a Working Holiday Maker Visa will be permitted to study for a maximum of 4 months in Australia and 3 months in New Zealand. Participants whose stay in Australia or New Zealand will be over 12 weeks and who are ineligible for a Working Holiday Maker Visa will require a Student Visa (min. age 16). To obtain a Student Visa in Australia or New Zealand, participants must (a) book an Intensive or Super Intensive course; (b) show: 1) Letter of Offer 2) Proof of payment of tuition fees 3) Compulsory Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) (at approx. AUD 33 per month, course duration + one month) only for Australia 4) Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE); this is sent to the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs by the school in Australia, with a copy sent to the applicant. 5) Formal financial statement, that they can support themselves during their stay (basis: AUD 1’500 / NZ 1’000 per month). At the point of entry, they will also be required to show the correct visa and an accommodation address. Please contact the Australian or New Zealand embassy or consulate for precise information.