U7.25 Part-time study

People who are not considered to be full-time students (see U6.1.1) may apply for a visitor's permit with a variation of conditions to allow study on a part-time basis.

U7.25.1 Courses lasting up to 9 months

1. People outside New Zealand may apply for and be granted a Variation of Conditions to allow study on a part-time basis for a maximum of 9 months from the date of their arrival in New Zealand, provided that:
   1. they are enrolled in a part-time course certified as one that complies with foreign student policy requirements (see U3.1) and lasts no more than 9 months, and comply with visitor policy requirements (see V2.1).
2. People already in New Zealand may apply for and be granted a visitor's permit with a variation of conditions to allow study on a part-time basis for the balance of their stay up to a maximum of 9 months from the date of their arrival.
3. If study is the main reason for the applicant being in New Zealand, immigration officers must decline any application to undertake part-time courses lasting longer than 9 months, unless the officers are satisfied that:
   1. the application has special merit that warrants the application being approved, and
   2. the applicant will comply with the conditions of their permit.
4. Visa and immigration officers must be satisfied that applicants who wish to undertake part-time courses lasting up to 9 months after their date of arrival:
   1. are enrolled in and have paid the fees for such a course, and
   2. are able to satisfy the standard visitor policy requirements (see V2.1).

U7.25.5 Students completing their course of study

1. Despite U7.25 above and U6.1.1, a person who is:
   1. in their final semester of a course of study in New Zealand, that is of at least 2 academic years duration; or
   2. in their final semester of a course of study in New Zealand, culminating in a New Zealand qualification that would qualify for points under the Skilled Migrant Category (see SM14)

   may be considered as a full-time student and may be issued with a student visa and/or permit for the remaining duration of their course if they can meet student policy requirements (see U3.1).

2. To be eligible for a student visa and/or permit under this policy, applicants must not previously have been issued or granted a visa or permit under this policy.

Effective 30/07/2007