U6.1 Courses of study lasting longer than 3 months (1/10/1999)

Immigration Regulations 1999 Schedule 1 Parts 1 and 3

1. People who require a visa to visit New Zealand and who wish to come to New Zealand to study full time for a period longer than 3 months, must hold a student visa.
2. Potential students who are nationals of countries that are exempt from the need to obtain a temporary visa (see E2.1.5) may enter New Zealand as visitors and apply for a student permit after their arrival.

Effective 1/10/1999