It is a category of visa applied for by the students who wish to extend their existing student visa to complete a course that they are currently enrolled in.

If you already have a student visa and want to extend it, this option is for you. For example:

• When the duration of your course was more than the duration of your approved visa
• When you are unable to complete your classes within the duration of your existing student visa.

Extending your student visa isn’t just a quick formality Immigration New Zealand treats it like a completely new application. That means they’ll check all the usual requirements again and look closely at your past record, including your finances, work rules, attendance, and study progress. Don’t assume it’ll be automatic.

You may have to provide additional documents/information to include but not limited to adherence to your previous visa conditions e.g. are as under:

• All NZ Bank statements
• All employment records
• IRD summary
• Academic progress
• Attendance record
• Fund details