It is a category of visa applied for by the students who wish to extend their existing student visa to
complete a course that they are currently enrolled in.
Therefore, if you are currently on a student visa and are looking to extend your student visa then this
category may be for you. Examples of such instances are:

1. When the duration of your course was more than the duration of your approved visa
2. When you are unable to complete your classes within the duration of your existing student visa.

In spite of the fact that this category is frequently referred to as a student visa extension, INZ would classify it as a fresh student visa application. Applicants should not, in other words, take this request for a student visa renewal lightly. Such applications will be evaluated by INZ based on all factors relevant to a new student visa application. The extension will not be treated as a formality, as some students may occasionally believe. On the other hand, the student’s prior actions regarding their finances, employment rights, attendance, academic advancement, etc. would be more closely scrutinized.

You may have to provide additional documents/information to include but not limited to adherence
to your previous visa conditions e.g. are as under:

1. All NZ Bank statements
2. All employment records
3. IRD summary
4. Academic progress
5. Attendance record
6. Fund details

Therefore, it is strongly suggested that you take professional immigration advice before you apply for
a Student Visa extension.