The New Zealand Immigration Authority has recently released the 2023 data concerning offshore Study visa applications. This dataset provides a detailed breakdown of key metrics, including the volume of applications, approval rates, and the number of approvals and declines categorized by country. This comprehensive release of information serves to enhance transparency and understanding within the immigration landscape, facilitating informed decision-making for stakeholders involved in Study visa processes.
The data covers applications from people who were outside New Zealand when they applied for:
- Fee Paying Student Visa
- Pathway Student Visa
- English Language Studies Student Visa
- MFAT-funded NZ Scholarship Student Visa, and
- Exchange Student Visa.
Must Notable Insights
- China had 9,553 visa applications, while India followed closely with 8,810 visa applications, indicating a substantial demand for study visas from both countries.
- The visa approval rate for China stands impressively high at 94%, indicating a robust acceptance of visa applications, while its decline rate is notably low at 6%. In contrast, India’s approval rate is comparatively lower at 58%, suggesting a stricter vetting process or higher scrutiny of applications, with a corresponding decline rate of 42%.
- More than 35 countries boast a 100% approval rate for their visa applications, showcasing a significant level of success in obtaining visas for applicants from these nations.
