Since you've provided the requested additional details, there's no need to worry. Simply be patient and wait for the outcome. New Zealand offers e-visas, so you may not requested to submit your passport for verification.

Matluxe:
Good morning everyone, i applied for the student nz exactly a month and 4 days ago. I was contacted to send additional details after 1 week of the application. I did. Ever since then, there's been no response from them. They haven't even requested to verify my passport. I am so worried. Please what could be the problem?

Some schools such as Massey University requires transcript evaluation. Yes, WES or ECE evaluation is accepted.

eazyway212:
please is transcript evaluation needed for new Zealand School. Can I use WES evaluation?

This is the correct and true picture of living and working in New Zealand! I hope OP finds this detailed explanation very helpful in finalizing his decision. Thank you Sir Femi for all you do!

femijck:
An employer needs to pay a minimum of $29.66/hr for you to qualify for an essential work visa here in NZ which I believe might be your visa category. This visa category means you can only work for that employer and can't do any other job legally except under tables which I won't recommend . However because of the condition attached to this visa category , some employers do exploit their employees which is also illegal for them to do. Employees have rights here.

$30 is not a lot in NZ but it's a good start especially if the job offers a pathway to residency which in your case, I really doubt because of your $30 rate.

NZ is one of the most expensive country to live in. Your weekly take home would be around $950/week. A decent 2 bedroom will cost between $520 - $650/ wk In Auckland and maybe another $120/wk on food weekly. Sharing a flat with other strangers will cost you between 220-270/week. A single room studio can cost up to $400/week

So do the math and see if you can save enough on that rate to justify your decision.

However, you don't need Ph.D to succeed in a functioning country. Don't be surprise when you find out your manager or CEO don't even have a masters degree.

Consider your options carefully. If you can finish your Ph.D remotely or even put it on hold temporarily. With enough effort and orientation, you can change the visa category in a few years and you will be on your way to having one of the most respected Passport in this world.

My cent.

Also NZ $$$ is not Zimbabwe $$$
Today's rate is NZD 1 = NGN 617.

SHALOM!!

Many Congratulations!!!

GraduatesGrant:


VISA APPROVED
Appreciation to everyone who has provided information previously that guided me on this path.

Got my offer of place in June 26th precisely. The dollar rate actually affected my already saved funds, so it delayed my process.

I applied for my visa September 14th it was a group application, my wife and two kids.
A week after application I got an email requesting I submit my research abstract and filled the form 1200.

October 12th my wife got an email requesting she proved we've been living together that they are already satisfied that we have a genuine relationship. They gave a 26th October as the deadline to provide this.
I went to the local government where we live and got a Domicile letter and we also added some documents like invoices carrying our address from the company she usually get her toiletries, pictures of our first and second daughter naming ceremony in our residents with family and friends, although we've provided similar pictures during the application.

She responded to the email same day which was 13th October on a Friday and on Tuesday 17th our visa landed .

Documents submitted
Proof of fund: I used a fixed deposit certificate
Proof of employment: I'm an entrepreneur, I submitted my CAC documents, 5 years Annual returns receipt from CAC, recommendation letter from a federal university I've worked for commending my company (I run a solar company), clients reviews, memorandum of understanding I entered with top leading microfinance bank with sole aim to sponsor anyone interested in acquiring solar in their homes, 6 months bank statement of my company showing transactions (I banked with a microfinance bank), my NYSC certificate, and CV.

Education: I submitted my bachelor's and master's degree certificate and transcripts.

For my wife: She's a professional banker, I submitted all her employment letters (3), nysc certificate, and CV.

Other documents: marriage certificate, wedding pictures, numerous WhatsApp chat conversation I had with my wife relating to our family, pictures when we had our first baby, Xmas pictures when we went out to with our kids, birthday picture of our first daughter with both of us, chat conversation when my wife was asking me to get baby food for my little daughter with date.

Family ties: nothing much here, I don't have any landed property. I only presented a picture I took with my mum and dad, and I already stated I'm the only son of my parents.

Reason to return back to Nigeria: I presented My company as my treasure, with my bank statement already shown and the partnership my company entered with a microfinance bank, I will definitely come back. I stated I have few staff with their names and information in my cover letter, they will be the one running the company in my absence. Although, they are great guys and I trust them (just two of them).

My cover letter: this was a long one, since I won't be there when my application is been reviewed, I made sure I explained in details and be convinced that there won't be any question regarding my genuine intention to study and gave a good reason why I'm coming with my wife and 2 kids. It was a long letter (9 pages )

Men and brethren, I was in doubt if my application would be approved, but I and my wife prayed endlessly, especially using a fixed deposit from a microfinance bank, No landed property and many more. God came through and helped me.

Application duration was exactly 33 days.


My program: PhD in mechanical engineering, Auckland university of Technology.

Thank you all and God bless you.

If you're in this process or planning to apply, make sure all your documents are GENUINE and PRAY.

If your study is more than 1 year period, you will be required to get the General Medical Certificate.

ab4m:
Hi Room,

Please who have idea of the New Zealand medical, am doing for students visa. I have booked an appointment and they sent me the requirements and different prices for the General Certificate, limited certificate, supplementary certificate and x-ray-only certificate.

I have called their office several times and no response. Please which of the certificates do I need, please?

Congratulations on your offer of place at UOA.

As per scholarship, you can check through your school website or other related scholarship boards for available scholarships you can apply.

The visa process is well detailed on INZ website (https://www.immigration.govt.nz/assist-migrants-and-students/assist-students/student-visa-info). However, you can briefly check the below post as guide to your visa application-

peze:

Here is a quick guide on my New Zealand Study Visa application process and the documents I submitted.

Firstly, as a self-sponsored student, I applied for Fee Paying Student Visa. Please visit INZ website to create a Realme Account: http://www.immigration.govt.nz/apply-student-online. The online application process can take 15-30 minutes if you have all documents ready.

Secondly, I gathered and arranged all documents to be uploaded. The below listed documents are what I uploaded/attached in the following order.

1.Passport style photograph
2.International Passport -Copy of identity pages
3.Offer of place from the Education Provider (Massey University)
4.Proof of Fund: Documents merged (You will need NZD $20,000 as the primary applicant)
-Receipt of Payment of Tuition (Paid via CBN Form A-it took 2 months)
-My Zenith Bank account statement showing evidence of tuition payment
-Access Bank Statement of 4 months (NGN 11million for both myself and my spouse)
-Valuated Landed Property with supporting documents
-Evidence to justify lump sum deposit within the 4 months interval.
5.Upfront Medical Report: Did General Medicals examination at IOM Ikeja. Pls visit INZ website for the list of panel physicians near you. (www.immigration.govt.nz/paneldoctors)
6. Police Certificate issued less than 6 months ago-(I got this from Police CID-Alagbon, Lagos)
7.Cover Letter or Statement of Purpose: Explained my study intentions, provided details of my source of my fund, home ties and other necessary information to prove I am a genuine applicant.
8.Relationship Certificate or Proof of Marriage: Merged Court Marriage Cert, Change of name newspaper publication, Wedding pictures with family and in-laws.
9.Educational Qualification: Merged WAEC result, B.Sc Cert and M.Sc Cert.
10.Academic Transcripts: Merged both B.Sc and M.Sc Transcripts.
11. Proof of Employment: Merged the following docs
-Employment Letter
-Promotion Letters
-Payslips
-Pension Statement of Account
-Work Reference Letter confirming my position and length of employment
-Tax Clearance Certificate.
-Resume/CV
12.Birth Certificate
13.Family Tie: Merged Group Family Photos and ID Cards of family members to prove relationship
14.Travel History: Entry and Exit stamp photos on my International Passport.
15.National Identity Document: Attached my NIN
16.Proof of English- IELTS or University letter indication English was the medium of instruction.
17.Additional Information Form: INZ1200

Thirdly, payment of visa application fee of NZD $430-(I used a dollar virtual card to make payment)

Lastly, pray earnestly and always check email for any update from INZ regarding your visa application (e.g request for additional information). In my case, besides the email confirming receipt of my visa application, the next email I received from INZ came with Visa Approved Document.

DamiJane:
Hello good day house.

So I got an undergraduate offer of place with Aukland University NZ using my Higher national diploma certificate .
I did computer science during my HND days and now am going for Digital communications (Bachelor degree).

Pls my elders and mentors in the house I will like you to give me all the advice, suggestions, ideas etc.. on how to to go about this. Is my first application ever and I got, guide me through in both visa procedures, scholarships etc.

Thanks

Here is a quick guide on my New Zealand Study Visa application process and the documents I submitted.

Firstly, as a self-sponsored student, I applied for Fee Paying Student Visa. Please visit INZ website to create a Realme Account: http://www.immigration.govt.nz/apply-student-online. The online application process can take 15-30 minutes if you have all documents ready.

Secondly, I gathered and arranged all documents to be uploaded. The below listed documents are what I uploaded/attached in the following order.

1.Passport style photograph
2.International Passport -Copy of identity pages
3.Offer of place from the Education Provider (Massey University)
4.Proof of Fund: Documents merged (You will need NZD $20,000 as the primary applicant)
-Receipt of Payment of Tuition (Paid via CBN Form A-it took 2 months)
-My Zenith Bank account statement showing evidence of tuition payment
-Access Bank Statement of 4 months (NGN 11million for both myself and my spouse)
-Valuated Landed Property with supporting documents
-Evidence to justify lump sum deposit within the 4 months interval.
5.Upfront Medical Report: Did General Medicals examination at IOM Ikeja. Pls visit INZ website for the list of panel physicians near you. (www.immigration.govt.nz/paneldoctors)
6. Police Certificate issued less than 6 months ago-(I got this from Police CID-Alagbon, Lagos)
7.Cover Letter or Statement of Purpose: Explained my study intentions, provided details of my source of my fund, home ties and other necessary information to prove I am a genuine applicant.
8.Relationship Certificate or Proof of Marriage: Merged Court Marriage Cert, Change of name newspaper publication, Wedding pictures with family and in-laws.
9.Educational Qualification: Merged WAEC result, B.Sc Cert and M.Sc Cert.
10.Academic Transcripts: Merged both B.Sc and M.Sc Transcripts.
11. Proof of Employment: Merged the following docs
-Employment Letter
-Promotion Letters
-Payslips
-Pension Statement of Account
-Work Reference Letter confirming my position and length of employment
-Tax Clearance Certificate.
-Resume/CV
12.Birth Certificate
13.Family Tie: Merged Group Family Photos and ID Cards of family members to prove relationship
14.Travel History: Entry and Exit stamp photos on my International Passport.
15.National Identity Document: Attached my NIN
16.Proof of English- IELTS or University letter indication English was the medium of instruction.
17.Additional Information Form: INZ1200

Thirdly, payment of visa application fee of NZD $430-(I used a dollar virtual card to make payment)

Lastly, pray earnestly and always check email for any update from INZ regarding your visa application (e.g request for additional information). In my case, besides the email confirming receipt of my visa application, the next email I received from INZ came with Visa Approved Document.

peze:
Okay, I will work on that soonest.

Thank you. Yes, Msc Degrees from accredited Private Universities are recognised for PhD application in New Zealand.

Heyzee5:


Hi, congrats on your visa application. I am also rooting for a Phd in Finance like yours in a few years after completing my Msc program in finance from a Private University here in Nigeria. My question is: are Msc degrees from Private Universities here in Nigeria recognized as a requisite for applying for a Phd program in New Zealand??

1. I wasn't asked for additional information in my application. However, they requested for further documents on my wife's application which was a separate application from mine.
2. The application status did not change from 'Submitted' to any other status.
3. I received only 2 emails. The first was the automated email I received immediately after submitting my application. The second was the email for Visa Approved.

banke333:
Congratulations!!! Please where you asked for additional information at any point? And did your application status on the online portal ever change from 'Submitted' to any other status? Finally, did you get an email when an immigration officer was assigned to your application?

Okay, I will work on that soonest.

Ticha:


Fab! Good luck. I live in Wellington so not a million miles away. It might also be useful to detail the admission process for future applicants? I notice there isn't a lot of real time info on here which is a shame.

Yes, my course is based in Palmerston North. Glad to hear there is a good Nigerian community! I will ask the university's international office to link me up.
Thank you Ticha

Ticha:


Congratulations! There is a good Nigerian community in Palmerston North or is your course based in Auckland? Ask the university's international office to link you up with current Nigerian students to enable you start accommodation hunting.

Thank you

fizcoo20:


Congrats

STUDENT VISA APPROVED!!!
First Time Applicant
Visa lodged: 04 March 2023
Visa approved: 31 March 2023
Institution: Massey University (Auckland).
Course: PhD Finance
Intake : April 2023
Finance: Self-Sponsored
Consultancy: N/A

(Please I will appreciate if anyone can help me with Naija contacts in Massey University, Auckland)

noblemed:



Hello, can we connect. I also got a PhD admission although in Lincoln University and intend to apply for visa alongside my wife.

For the second question asked. I believe you can find it on INZ website. But from my research and enquiry. You need 20,000NZ$ for your POF which has to be in your account 6 month before applying while your partner needs to show a fund of $NZ4,200 inclusive if your partner is applying for a work visa.
You can find the details in the INZ link below
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/criteria/special-work-visa-for-partners-of-student-visa-holders?nationality=nationality-NGA&country=residence-NGA

Congratulations! Sure, lets connect please.

DelePhd:


Congratulations. I think the NZD 20,000 is in order, 15K for you and about 5K for your spouse. Use the official rate not black market.

Okay, thanks for your response and assistance.

DelePhd:


Yes, you can apply at once. Indicate that you are applying as a group in your visa application.

Thanks for all help and responses. I got a PhD offer @Massey University without scholarship and intend to apply for student visa together with my wife. Please does indicating to apply as a couple in my visa application automatically increases the NZD 20,000 required POF?
Secondly, what exchange rate can be used to determine POF equivalent in Naira, as at today.

Good day House. Please with reference to Proof of fund value in Naira, which website is better to determine the current exchange rate for $NZD to Naira.

please kindly send me d new study pack for applicatn
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