Most international students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand. If you receive medical treatment during your visit, you may be liable for the full costs of that treatment. Full details on entitlements to publicly funded health services are available through the Ministry of Health.

Some countries (such as Australia and the UK) have reciprocal agreements with New Zealand for free medical treatment. Check with Immigration New Zealand or your nearest Embassy for details.

International students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying within New Zealand and it is the responsibility of the student to understand and become familiar with the insurance policy terms and conditions.

• Students are to have insurance that covers their travel to, from or within New Zealand, as far as practicable, even if the travel occurs outside of their enrolment period. Immigration New Zealand’s requirements for student visa holders states that students must maintain their medical and travel insurance while they study in NZ, from the time they enrol until their visas expire.
• Students with pre-existing conditions are encouraged to take an additional premium so that the pre-existing condition is covered.
• Students are to be aware of the limitation of their insurance policy and are responsible for any costs not covered by insurance.