Archive notice · reviewed 15 October 2026. This URL is retained for continuity. The original article was published on 2022-12-03.

The original student-visa duration and eligibility description was not reliable. New Zealand student permission depends on the visa and the approved study, not a universal 30-day rule.

The legacy instructions have been withdrawn from this public page pending a full source-led review. For the current official position, start with the relevant government sources below and check your own nationality, purpose and circumstances.

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