On March 19, 2020, affected by the epidemic, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that entry would be prohibited for persons other than citizens and residents.
This has forced many international students who originally planned to study in New Zealand to stay in the country and study online. However, that has changed!
Two years and four months after adopting border restrictions, the New Zealand government has finally taken the final step of the "Reconnect Plan": the border has fully reopened at 11:59 pm on July 31, returning to the pre-epidemic state .
In other words, starting from 0:00 on August 1, New Zealand’s borders will be fully open to all tourists and international students! All vaccinated travelers from non-visa-exempt countries, international students, and cruise ships can enter New Zealand.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said that New Zealand will once again open its arms to tourists and international students from China.
Jacinda said, "Before 2020, China was New Zealand's largest source of international students and the second largest source of tourists."
"For those who wish to travel to New Zealand, I would like to say that New Zealand welcomes everyone."
Immigration New Zealand stated in a joint online seminar that it aims to process student visa applications received within 20 working days.
In other words, if everything goes well, international students may get a student visa to enter New Zealand by the end of August!
The borders have reopened, and international students can finally come to New Zealand!
What else do we need to prepare before entering New Zealand? Let’s take a look with the editor below!
New Zealand’s latest entry policy
No nucleic acid certificate is required for entry
On June 16, New Crown Epidemic Response Minister Ayesha Verrall announced that starting from June 21, travelers entering New Zealand do not need to provide a negative nucleic acid certificate.
Still need to provide a vaccination certificate
The entry procedure has been further simplified. Non-citizens and non-residents need to provide a vaccination certificate to enter New Zealand.
and you need to take a RAT test on day 0/1 and day 5/6 after arriving in New Zealand. Once the result is positive, you must undergo a PCR test.
New Zealand is one of the countries that has recognized the most Chinese new crown vaccine . At present, the vaccines that are mainly vaccinated by the domestic public, such as Sinopharm, Sinovac and other brands, are all on the vaccine list recognized by the New Zealand Ministry of Health.
Therefore, for international students, as long as they have received at least 2 doses of the following types of COVID-19 vaccines, they can meet the entry conditions for vaccination and obtain a recognized vaccination certificate.
Currently, the Chinese vaccines recognized in New Zealand mainly include the following types:
*A mix of the above 6 vaccines is accepted.
*You need to find a formal translation company to translate the vaccination certificate into English.
For the latest approved vaccine types and the number of shots required, please refer to the official website. Does
need to be isolated?
No centralized isolation and quarantine is required.
2) Unvaccinated travelers and eligible travelers who do not meet New Zealand’s vaccination requirements: are eligible to enter New Zealand, but are still required to remain in Centralized Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ). Passengers traveling to New Zealand by air must complete the Passenger Declaration Form as soon as possible before boarding the plane.
Advantages of studying in New Zealand
In recent years, studying in New Zealand has gradually moved from a niche into the public eye, becoming a favorite country for students to study in, and has been widely praised.This is due to New Zealand's many advantages in terms of education level and cost-effectiveness of studying abroad:
Trustworthy education model
New Zealand has followed the famous British education system and has world-class educational facilities, resources and teachers, and its courses are based on training students’ practical ability. Moreover, more than 80% of professors in almost all universities in New Zealand have international education experience. Ensure educational standards and promote teacher exchanges between China and New Zealand.
The excellent academic standards, high-level academic qualifications and degrees of New Zealand’s higher education are highly praised and recognized globally. 25% of its universities are ranked among the top 100 in the world, and many majors are at the top, such as: government management, biotechnology, medicine (forensic medicine, forensic medicine, Dentist), marine engineering, environmental science, horticulture , fashion design, film and television production, etc.
Not only that, New Zealand's degrees and academic qualifications are not only mutually recognized by Commonwealth countries, but also widely recognized by countries around the world. This also means that students can transfer credits between New Zealand and other Commonwealth countries, and it is relatively easy to find a job after graduation, making it a cost-effective country to study abroad.
The environment for studying abroad is safe and stable
As one of the most beautiful countries in Oceania, New Zealand has a beautiful environment, fresh air, and pleasant climate. The temperature is around 20°C all year round. The economic development is mainly based on agriculture, which is very suitable for international students to concentrate on learning knowledge. . The language is mainly English, and students’ English proficiency can be greatly improved while studying in New Zealand.
In addition to the beautiful environment and mild climate, the society here is safe and stable, the locals are also friendly and enthusiastic, and the ethnic groups are harmonious. It is a very dynamic and multicultural country.
The unemployment rate and social crime rate here are low, coupled with generous social welfare, so it was once ranked as the safest country in the 2009 World Peace Index.
In addition, the daily language and official language of New Zealand is English. International students do not have to worry about language barriers. Coupled with the beautiful and safe social environment, it is a good place to live and study.
Low tuition fees and low living expenses
Compared with the tuition fees in the UK, New Zealand can obtain an education similar to the British education level and quality at a lower tuition fee.
In addition, New Zealand allows international students to work to subsidize their living expenses while studying abroad (legally working 20 hours a week), and they can also legally work full time on holidays. The minimum hourly wage is 20 New Zealand dollars (equivalent to approximately RMB 86). In this way, students It can fully meet the local basic living expenses.
The study visa policy is loose
The New Zealand government has always encouraged international students to study abroad, so it also adopts a loose policy for the approval of study visas.
Moreover, there is no entry requirement for English proficiency when applying for a New Zealand study visa. Students do not need to provide IELTS scores to apply for a visa. Because it is a Commonwealth country, international students can learn English directly there.
There is no age limit for New Zealand’s study visa application, the application cycle is short, and the application success rate is relatively high. Don’t worry if your visa application has been rejected by other countries, you can still apply for a New Zealand study visa.
In terms of the amount of visa guarantee, international students only need to provide proof of time deposit of approximately 100,000 yuan to meet the visa application requirements.
It is convenient to study and immigrate
New Zealand is one of the countries of immigration, and the local government has always maintained a welcoming attitude towards overseas people. Coupled with the advantages of stable and relaxed immigration policies, beautiful environment and social security, the number of new immigrants in the local area is increasing year by year.
At the same time, the unemployment rate here has always been low. In order to solve the problem of talent shortage in the labor market, the New Zealand government has taken more measures to retain and attract talents.According to regulations, international students who have completed their studies in New Zealand can apply for a permanent residence visa if they successfully find a new job locally.
The most common local immigration majors include engineering, horticulture, art and design, architectural design, nursing, tourism, guest hospitality, information technology, brewing, etc.
With the many advantages of studying abroad and the openness of New Zealand’s door, I believe that more and more international students will go to study in the future!
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