Document Checklist

You will need these 6

Every application needs these. A missing one is the commonest reason an application is returned.

PassportScan of information page; valid at least 3 months after planned departure from NZ
Source https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/fee-paying-student-visa/
PhotoOne acceptable visa photo (INZ photo requirements)
Source https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/fee-paying-student-visa/
Offer of placeEvidence of offer of place from an approved education provider (unconditional offer needed before grant)
Source https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/fee-paying-student-visa/
Tuition feesProof tuition is paid, can be paid, or not required: 1 course or 1 year, whichever is shorter
Source https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/fee-paying-student-visa/
Funds for living costsNZD 20,000 per year (study of 1 year or more) or NZD 1,667 per month (under 1 year), from a genuine source: bank statements, scholarship, loan, fixed-term deposits
Source https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/fee-paying-student-visa/
Ticket out of New ZealandEvidence of an onward/return ticket or money to buy one, in addition to living funds
Source https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/fee-paying-student-visa/

Required only in certain cases, such as a sponsor, a study gap, a dependant or a particular course.

Sponsor sharing ID or INZ 1014Sponsor's sharing ID if sponsored; Financial Undertaking for a Student form (INZ 1014) if a guarantor is used
Source https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/fee-paying-student-visa/
Police certificateNeeded if aged 17+ and staying 24 months or more in total; less than 6 months old; from countries of citizenship and where >5 years spent since age 17; certified English translation if not in English
Source https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/fee-paying-student-visa/
Chest X-rayNeeded if staying more than 6 months and from/spent over 3 months in last 5 years in a country without low TB incidence; less than 3 months old when INZ receives it
Source https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/fee-paying-student-visa/
Medical certificateNot normally needed for stays under 12 months; full fee-paying students usually do not need one; less than 3 months old if required
Source https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/fee-paying-student-visa/
Parent or guardian responsibility proofProof a parent or legal guardian is responsible for the applicant in home country, for accompanied minors
Source https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/fee-paying-student-visa/
Work permission and course infoUnder 18 who will work: parent/guardian and provider permission; full-time holiday work needs course info (120 credits)
Source https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/fee-paying-student-visa/