Study visa refusals increase due to fraudulent applications
Thursday 15 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story Immigration New Zealand
Immigration New Zealand has seen a rise in study visa refusals following a spike in fraudulent applications. In the last three months, refusal rates for applicants from Bangladesh and India have nearly doubled. In July, there were 6,273 refusals for full-fee student applications from all countries.