Applying for a New Zealand Student Visa

You have to go to the New Zealand Visa Information and Application (VIA) Centre in Allegro Center located at 2284 Chino Roces Extension, Makati. It's the one with a BDO and Starbucks on the ground floor. VIA can be found on the 3rd floor.

Step 1:

Complete the application form.

If you get the NZAS scholarship, you do not need to provide any evidence of financial support or proof of paid course fees. You are considered a "New Zealand Aid Programme-supported student."

Step 2:

Submit photocopy of your NZAS scholarship award letter

Step 3:

Submit 2 passport-size color photos

Step 4:

Submit your Philippine passport

Step 5:

Submit your medical certificates. 

Remember to put all of these documents inside a long brown envelope. VIA sells PhP3/envelope!

Step 6:

Pay the appropriate fee (around PhP 10,000.00). They only accept bank check or manager's check. They do NOT accept cash or credit card.

To download the student visa application form, visit: http://www.immigration.govt.nz/manila. For more information, call 8459222.