Chapter 01
Study to residence flow
Bachelor's or higher in NZ → Post-Study Work Visa (1-3 years) → job offer at median wage → AEWV or SMC residence.
Updated for 2026 policy
🇳🇿 New Zealand Student Visa
Study at NZ universities and polytechnics
New Zealand's student visa allows full-time study at PTEs, polytechnics and universities. Post-study work rights range from 1-3 years depending on qualification level, with a clean path to SMC residence.
4.9 ★ on Google & JustDial · 12,000+ families since 2016
Timeline
4-8 weeks per student visa.
Investment
Professional fees ₹35,000-50,000 per stu…
Success rate
94% approvals
Families filed
12,000+ since 2016
Eligibility scorecard
Do you qualify for Student Visa?
Every box below counts. Meet 70% or more and you're a strong candidate — book a free assessment and we'll map the exact CRS / points / score.
- Offer from an INZ-listed education provider
- Tuition fees deposit paid
- NZD 20,000+ living funds per year (or approved sponsor)
- IELTS 5.5-6.5 depending on course
- Health and character clearance
Total timeline
4-8 weeks per student visa.
Investment
Professional fees ₹35,000-50,000 per student.
Mark Consultant advantage
Written scope · Fixed fee · Licensed advisors · 94% approval rate
The process
How we file your Student Visa
A transparent, milestone-based process. You always know what stage your file is at.
- 01
Step 1 of 4
University shortlisting
Course, city, post-study visa outcome and residence pathway planning.
- 02
Step 2 of 4
Admission
Application, offer of place and tuition deposit.
- 03
Step 3 of 4
Student visa filing
Online application with SoP, financial evidence and health cover.
- 04
Step 4 of 4
Grant & pre-departure
Visa granted, orientation, accommodation.
Document checklist
Everything you'll need to file
Every document is pre-verified for accuracy, chronology and destination-country standards before submission.
18 documents · fully managed
- Valid passport with at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay
- Recent passport-sized photographs meeting country-specific dimensions
- Educational certificates and consolidated mark-sheets (SSC, HSC, degree, PG)
- Educational Credential Assessment (ECA / WES / IQAS) where required
- Detailed CV with month-precise employment history
- Experience letters on company letterhead with roles, responsibilities and salary
- Latest three years of income tax returns and Form 16
- Bank statements for last six months (personal and business)
- English language proficiency proof (IELTS, PTE, CELPIP, TOEFL, Duolingo as accepted)
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) from all countries of 6+ months residence since age 18
- Upfront medical examination from panel physicians when required
- Marriage certificate and spouse's supporting documents if adding dependents
- Birth certificates of dependent children
- Proof of funds — fixed deposits, mutual funds, property valuation, sponsor affidavits
- Offer of Place
- Tuition receipt
- Financial evidence
- SoP
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Mark Consultant filed our Student Visa end-to-end. Written scope, fixed fee, honest timeline — no follow-up chasing. We landed in New Zealand exactly when they said we would.
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New Zealand · Filed through Pune office
More New Zealand pathways
Explore related New Zealand visa categories
SMC
Skilled Migrant Category (SMC)
6-point residence pathway for skilled workers
AEWV / Work to Residence
Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
Employer-sponsored work visa with PR pathway
Green List
Green List Straight to Residence
Fast-track PR for in-demand occupations
Documents Required
Documents Required for New Zealand
Complete document checklist for NZ visas
FAQs
New Zealand Student Visa — Common questions
Can I work while studying?
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Yes — up to 20 hours per week during term and full-time in scheduled breaks.
Why is Mark Consultant considered the best visa and immigration consultant?
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Since 2016 we have filed 12,000+ approved visas from Pune with a 4.9-star client rating on Google and JustDial. We are known as the best visa and immigration consultants because we sign written scope-and-fee agreements, refuse to over-promise outcomes and assign a single accountable case manager to every file. Our team is trained on ICCRC-aligned processes and stays current with monthly IRCC, Home Affairs, UKVI, USCIS, INZ and BAMF policy changes.
Are you the best visa consultants in Pune and India?
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Client-rated yes — Mark Consultant is repeatedly ranked among the best visa consultants in Pune and the best visa consultants in India for permanent residency, skilled work and student visas. Our reputation is built on transparent pricing, refusal to file weak cases and post-landing settlement help.
Can you guarantee a visa approval?
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No ethical consultant can guarantee a visa — the final decision rests with the immigration authority. What we guarantee is an accurate eligibility assessment, honest advice on the strongest visa route for your profile, forensically prepared documents and a filing that maximises your approval odds.
What documents do you review for a free assessment?
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For a free 30-minute assessment we review your latest CV, passport bio page, highest education mark-sheets and any English test scores you already have. If you don't have IELTS/PTE yet, we still run an indicative eligibility calculation and share a step plan by email.
Book a free assessment
File your Student Visa with Pune's best immigration consultants
Honest eligibility read within 24 hours. Written scope, written fees, and a single accountable case manager from day one to landing.
Why 12,000+ clients trust us
- ✓ 9+ years in Pune — since 2016
- ✓ 4.9★ average rating, verified reviews
- ✓ Written fee agreements, no surprises
- ✓ ICCRC-aligned filing processes
- ✓ Post-landing support in destination country
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- ✓ 9+ years, 12,000+ successful cases across India