New Zealand · Study Abroad

Student visa conditions and variations

Understanding New Zealand student visa work conditions (20 hours/week), attendance obligations, and applying for a Variation of Conditions to change course or employer.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Current international students in New Zealand.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Maintaining satisfactory academic progress and 100% course attendance
Process

How the process works

  1. Apply online for Variation of Conditions if changing study provider or requesting extra work hours
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Current student visa, letter of support from education provider, new offer
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Working in excess of authorized 20 hours/week is a serious visa breach that can result in deportation liability.

Official source: Immigration New Zealand — Student conditions. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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