Visa & Insurance Information
Visa Information
Short Course: If you are planning to study at Evakona Education for up to 3 months in total, you may not need a Student Visa.
If you are from a visa waiver country, then you may study on the NZeTA Visitor Visa which you can apply for online.
If you are not from a visa waiver country, then you will need to apply for a Student Visa. The list of Visa Waiver countries can be found at:
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/ (Visa Waiver Countries)
Long Course: If you are coming to New Zealand for longer than 3 months, you will need to apply for a Student Visa.
For more information regarding the Student Visa programme, please visit:
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/ (Student Visa Programme)
For full details on visa and permit requirements, and immigration reporting requirements, be sure to visit the New Zealand Immigration Service website which is found at:
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/
Medical & Travel Insurance
International students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand. For a recommended insurance policy, please have a look at the Studentsafe Inbound Learners policy by InsurancesafeNZ. Details can be found at:
https://www.insurancesafenz.com/ (Studentsafe Policy)
Health Insurance
Most international students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand. If you receive medical treatment during your visit, you may be liable for the full costs of that treatment. Full details on entitlements to publicly-funded health services are available through the Ministry of Health, and can be viewed on their website at:
Accident Insurance
The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) provides accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents and temporary visitors to New Zealand, but you may still be liable for all other medical and related costs. Further information can be viewed on the ACC website at:
https://www.acc.co.nz/
