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International students at New Zealand universities should mentally prepare for the possibility that their return to the country may be delayed once again.  Scientists have advised that New Zealand border reopening plans should be delayed following the rapid spread of the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, around the world.   “I think we need to learn from experience…

Heading to the UK? Then obtaining the Tier 4 visa (as it is formerly known) is one of the vital steps in your preparation. Here’s the latest lowdown on what you need to know before planning your study abroad adventure in 2021 and 2022. Tier 4 visa is now known simply as “Student visa” The…

What’s the latest news for international students in Australia? According to 7news.com.au, health minister Greg Hunt isn’t making any guarantees Australia will reopen its border to international students and visa holders in mid-December.  The government announced on November 29 that it is delaying the reopening of its borders from December 1 to 15 following concerns about…

Visa extensions under the Epidemic Management Notice Holders of a work, student, visitor, limited or interim visa with an expiry date of 2 April to 9 July 2020 inclusive who were in New Zealand on 2 April 2020 will have had their visas extended to 25 September 2020. Extensions were confirmed with an email from…

The New Zealand border is closed The New Zealand border is currently closed to almost all travellers wanting to travel to New Zealand by either air or sea. There are some exceptions to the closure There are 2 reasons why you might be allowed to travel to and enter New Zealand while the border is…

Student visa holders can no longer enter New Zealand. Exceptions to the border closure can be made by Immigration New Zealand for exceptional circumstances only. Border closures and exceptions If the “first entry before” date on your visa has passed you will need to apply for a new visa.  Note As there is no date…