More international students allowed in New Zealand
A further border class exception for 1,000 international tertiary students has been approved by the New Zealand Government. This is very exciting news and a positive indication of the steps New Zealand is taking towards allowing students and workers into the country. This new exemption will allow certain categories of international students to commence their studies in New Zealand, namely:
- 400 pilot trainees
- 300 students at degree level and above, and
- 300 students at the sub-degree level.
These new students are expected to be able to commence studies from March-2022.
More international students allowed in New Zealand
A further border class exception for 1,000 international tertiary students has been approved by the New Zealand Government for certain categories of international students, namely
- 400 pilot trainees
- 300 students at degree level and above, and
- 300 students at the sub-degree level.
These new students are expected to be able to commence studies from March-2022.
How will the selection process be managed?
Education providers will be asked to nominated international students who are eligible for a border exception to the Ministry of Education by December 2021. The latter will be responsible for confirming students are eligible for the border exception by January 2022, to allow them to start their course in March 2022.
Timeline
- October 2021 - Eligibility criteria confirmed
- November 2021 - Education providers are expected to nominate and communicate with eligible students to allow for allocation of places
- December 2021 - Ministry of Education to commence nomination process
- January 2022 - Successful nominated students announced, student visa applications open
- March 2022 - expected first student arrivals to New Zealand
What can candidates do?
You should reach out to your education consultant or the education provider to express your interest. Only once nomination has been confirmed can you proceed with a visa application.
You will need to have evidence that you have at least NZD $20,000 annually for living costs (or NZD $1,667 for each month of study if your programme of study is less than thirty-six weeks).
You will also require to be fully vaccinated with any of the 22 COVID-19 vaccines approved by a government or approval authority and received your last dose at least 14 days prior to arrival in New Zealand.
