New Zealand student visa from Bangladesh
The fee-paying student visa, step by step, including the chest X-ray Bangladeshi applicants need.
Get help with my visa planLast updated 29 September 2026Figures checked against official sources, listed at the end
Student visa at a glance
Step by step from Bangladesh
- Get your offer of place
From an approved education provider.
- Pay or arrange tuition
Show fees paid or funds to pay them.
- Gather funding evidence
NZD 20,000 a year, with steady statements.
- Get your chest X-ray
From an approved panel physician; under 3 months old.
- Apply online and pay NZD 850
Add a police certificate if staying 24 months or more.
- Answer requests quickly
Immigration NZ may ask for a medical or more documents.
- Travel and enrol
Keep to your visa’s work conditions.
Avoiding a refusal
Immigration New Zealand highlights large or unexplained bank deposits as a common reason for refusal. Document the source of every significant deposit and keep 3 to 6 months of steady statements.
Official sources
- Immigration NZ: fee-paying student visa ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
- Immigration NZ: X-ray and medical rules ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
These are dated editorial checks, not a live data feed. Recheck the original page before applying or paying.
About this guide. Researched by the Student Visa From Bangladesh editorial team from the official sources listed above and last checked on 29 September 2026. We are not a university or a government agency, and admission and visa outcomes are never guaranteed. Read our editorial policy.