U6.35 Visas for the length of a programme of study: Aviation students

1. Aviation students may be granted a student visa for the length of their programme of study if:
   1. the student has an offer of place from an aviation training provider that is:
      • certified by the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand; and
      • signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of International Learners) Code of Practice 2021 (see U3.5 and U5.1); and
   2. the aviation training provider supports the grant of a length of programme of study visa; and
   3. the full first term of tuition fees have been paid.
2. Evidence of the aviation training provider’s support to grant a length of a programme of study visa must be provided.
3. Despite (a)(iii), evidence of tuition fee payment is not required where the aviation student is an Air New Zealand trainee and provides a guarantee from Air New Zealand.

Effective 07/09/2022