What do I need to prepare for studying in New Zealand?

The students have completed the application of New Zealand University and got the offer. In fact, they just completed the previous application, and then they need to complete the entry. Let's talk about how to study in New Zealand.

I. Pre-entry preparation

First of all, the important documents needed for entry: passport, air ticket, New Zealand passenger entry card, original/copy of school admission notice, airport pick-up contact information.

It is necessary to make a memorandum of your passport number, visa number and application number. In case the passport is lost, these materials can provide relevant information quickly and shorten the time for reissue.

Second, the preparation of inbound goods

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Passport: When carrying your passport, it is recommended that you copy the first page and visa page of your passport on A4 paper respectively, and carry them as back pages. Passports can be used instead of ID cards in New Zealand.

Photos: It is best to prepare photos above 10, and the shooting time is within half a year. In order to report to the school and fill out the form after arriving in New Zealand.

Driver's license: If you have a driver's license in China, you may wish to bring the original to New Zealand. After being translated by a translation agency designated by New Zealand, you can drive directly in New Zealand with paper translation, valid for one year.

Air tickets: international students can buy one-way air tickets, and friends who come to travel need to buy round-trip air tickets, which will be inspected by customs officers when entering the country.

Official documents: It is recommended that you bring your birth certificate (official documents are translated in English), proof of no crime (as the case may be, because it is time-sensitive) and proof of kinship (as the case may be, you need to provide it if you apply for immigration related to your family or invite your family to New Zealand).

Valid visa: remember to check the information on the visa, such as the allowed entry time and validity period.

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Cash: According to the regulations, it is not necessary to declare cash within 1 10,000 New Zealand dollars (about 50,000 RMB).

Foreign exchange: After opening a bank card in New Zealand, you can exchange foreign exchange with local foreign exchange companies through the international remittance function of banks and Alipay.

UnionPay card: At present, some merchants in New Zealand can use UnionPay cards for transactions. ATM machines of ANZ Bank, BNZ Bank, KIWIBANK and other banks all over New Zealand can also allow UnionPay cardholders to directly insert their cards to withdraw NZD cash (exchange rate conversion is required and handling fees are paid).

VISA card: If it is a domestic ordinary VISA card, the scope of use is the same as that of UnionPay card, and exchange rate conversion is also required to pay the handling fee.

clothes

Clothes: Most of New Zealand has a temperate climate, while the northernmost summer has a subtropical climate. Because most of the country is close to the coast, New Zealand has a mild climate. Clothing for the four seasons should be mainly in spring and autumn, such as T-shirts, sportswear, casual clothes, sweaters, jackets, jeans and summer shorts. You can carry it.

Shoes: casual shoes, sports shoes, running shoes, hiking shoes, basketball shoes, slippers, flip-flops, etc.

Formal dress: In some special occasions, you will need to wear formal dress. You can prepare at least one formal dress, such as shirts, pants, shoes, belts, ties, buttons and so on.

Down jacket: The North Island, especially Auckland, basically does not need down jackets, and it will only take a few days in the coldest time, so you can carry down jackets that can be stored. If you are afraid of cold, you can bring gloves, cotton caps, etc. , but rarely used.

Swimsuit and swimming trunks: For friends who want to play or swim at the seaside in summer, don't forget to pack swimsuits, swimming trunks, swimming caps and goggles into their luggage. Remind all boys that it is best to bring swimming trunks!

Electronic payment: Most Chinese-run shops have opened the function of Alipay or WeChat payment. For New Zealand locals, Apple Pay has slowly entered people's field of vision.

E-banking: If you have an e-banking account in China, remember to bring a security U-shield. If you want to use related business after arriving in New Zealand, you need the bank's security U shield.

New Zealand Bank Card: After coming to New Zealand, it is recommended to apply for a local bank card and credit card in New Zealand immediately. It will be more convenient to use it nationwide, and New Zealand credit cards can also be used abroad (charge a handling fee).

Electronic products

Mobile phone card: For SIM cards, it is recommended to roam in the domestic business hall once. In rare cases, domestic mobile phones are used to receive SMS verification codes from domestic websites.

Charging treasure: bought in China, the carrying standard is-the rated energy of charging treasure does not exceed 100Wh, without airline approval; The rated energy exceeds 100Wh but does not exceed 160Wh, which can only be carried after the approval of the airline, but each passenger is not allowed to carry more than two charging treasures. It is forbidden to carry charging treasures with rated energy exceeding 160Wh; It is strictly forbidden to carry charging treasures that are not marked with rated energy and whose rated energy has not been calculated through other marked parameters.

Electric blanket: New Zealand has a humid climate, and electric blanket is the gospel for you to sleep in winter!

Rechargeable battery: If your electronic equipment needs batteries, you may wish to consider carrying rechargeable batteries. After using up the battery every time, the charging can be recycled to avoid waste and save this part of the expenses.

Third, after studying in New Zealand,

Arriving at New Zealand Airport (Auckland/Christchurch/Queenstown/Invercargi):

Fill in the disembarkation card

On your flight, you will get an entry card, please fill in the relevant contents in time.

Declare your belongings.

New Zealand has strict laws about what you carry. If you are not sure whether there are any prohibited items in your luggage, please declare them, otherwise you may face serious fines.

If you take any food with you, you must fill it in the entry card and pass the biosafety check. You can throw any food into the trash can before you arrive at the customs.

Items that must be declared include:

All food; Plants and plant parts, including sugarcane, straw and rattan; Animals (live or dead), or animal products; Equipment for animals; Camping equipment, golf clubs, hiking shoes; Prescription drugs, etc

The items listed above are just some examples. Please read it carefully and make sure you understand everything on the disembarkation card.

Through customs

After the flight arrives, you need to bring your passport, visa and entry card to the customs counter and pass the customs inspection.

Pick up the luggage

Claim your baggage from the baggage claim area. There is a screen showing which baggage carousel your flight uses. You can use the airport trolley to help you with your luggage. For oversized or fragile luggage items, there is a separate collection place.