Renew your student visa

Most students must renew their student visa every year. You can do this online or complete a paper form.

Before you apply

You’ll need to prepare evidence that shows:

  • you’re passing your course
  • the progress you’ve made
  • you’ve attended enough classes.

Your education provider gives you this information.

Note: Your visa may not be renewed if you have not passed your course, although that depends on why you failed and if you might fail again.

Visit Immigration NZ (INZ) to see a full list of the information you should provide.

Student visa application checklist — continuing international students (PDF 460KB) — INZ

Renew your visa online or complete a paper form

Renewing your student visa is the same process as applying for a student visa — a Pathway Student Visa is the only exception.

Apply Online (via Realme) — Student Visa Application — INZ

Paper form (INZ 1012) — Student Visa Application (PDF 646KB) — INZ

Student visas you do not need to renew

A Pathway Student Visa gives you up to 5 years of study on 3 different courses one after another. If you meet all the requirements of the course you’re studying, you do not need to renew your visa.

Pathway student visa information — INZ

Who to contact for more help

If you need more help or have questions about the information or services on this page, contact the following agency.

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