24/09/2026
A NEW CHAPTER FOR INDIAN STUDENTS IN NEW ZEALAND
India and New Zealand have formally ratified their Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which is set to enter into force on 20 October 2026.
The agreement includes specific commitments covering student mobility and post-study work, alongside wider cooperation between the two countries.
For students planning their future in New Zealand, this is an important development to understand β but eligibility and conditions will still apply under the relevant New Zealand immigration rules.
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Sources:
Government of New Zealand β Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade
Government of India β Press Information Bureau