International Students and Agents to Benefit from Visa Changes
Minister of Immigration Nathan Guy has announced changes to health screening rules which will reduce red tape for international students and other migrants, while protecting the public health system.
"From July this year, international students will no longer need to supply full medicals. Unless they have other health conditions, they will only need to be screened for tuberculosis.
“This will greatly reduce the cost and hassle for around 62,800 students who will save around $17 million a year in medical costs."
"This is great news for education agents recruiting students for New Zealand and for all international students wishing to study here", commented The Campbell Institute's Marketing Manager, Tim Brown, "Students from all over the world will find it much less expensive and easier to get a student visa once the health check requirement is lowered."
For more information visit the NZ Immigration Website
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