EZmigrate prepares Indian students for every aspect of life in New Zealand before they leave India — accommodation, forex, SIM card, IRD number, health insurance, and a full arrival briefing so day one in NZ is calm, not chaotic.
Most study abroad consultants stop the moment your NZ student visa is approved. EZmigrate doesn't. For us, visa approval is the beginning of the transition support phase — the period between visa grant and your first week of university in New Zealand.
The first weeks in New Zealand can be genuinely overwhelming for Indian students — finding short-term accommodation before moving to long-term options, setting up a NZ bank account, getting an IRD (tax) number, enrolling in university, buying a SIM card, understanding public transport, and adjusting to a completely different environment. EZmigrate prepares students for every single one of these steps before they board their flight.
Each of these areas is covered in your personalised pre-departure briefing — so you arrive in NZ with everything arranged, not a list of things still to figure out.
EZmigrate helps Indian students find short-term and long-term accommodation in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and other NZ cities before they arrive. We recommend reputable student accommodation platforms, halls of residence, and private rental options — and advise on typical costs, lease terms, and what to look for in a NZ rental.
We advise on the best forex rates and transfer services for moving INR to NZD — including which services charge lowest fees, how much cash to bring for your first week, and how to set up a NZ bank account from India before arrival so your first week isn't spent waiting for banking to be sorted.
We recommend the best prepaid SIM card options for Indian students arriving in NZ — covering Spark, One NZ, and 2degrees — with guidance on data plans, call rates to India, and what to buy at the airport vs wait until you reach the city.
Opening a NZ bank account as an international student requires specific documentation and timing. EZmigrate advises on which NZ banks are student-friendly, what documents you need, and how to initiate the account opening process before or immediately after arrival.
Your IRD (Inland Revenue Department) number is your NZ tax identification — required before you start any work in NZ. EZmigrate walks you through the IRD application process, what documents are needed, and how to apply as soon as you arrive so you're ready to work from day one.
NZ student visas require evidence of health insurance for the duration of your study. EZmigrate advises on suitable student health insurance options, what NZ universities require, and how to structure your insurance so it meets both visa conditions and gives you genuine coverage in NZ.
EZmigrate structures your transition in four phases — each with specific tasks your counsellor guides you through so nothing falls through the cracks.
EZmigrate briefs every student on the specific city they're moving to — costs, accommodation, transport, Indian community, and what to expect in your first weeks.
Auckland has the largest Indian community in NZ, the most student accommodation options, and the strongest job market — but also the highest cost of living. Most Indian students at UoA, AUT, and Massey Albany are based here.
Wellington is compact, walkable, and home to Victoria University — NZ's leading public policy and law institution. A strong government and tech sector makes it ideal for IT, business, and policy students. Slightly lower cost of living than Auckland.
Christchurch is NZ's most affordable major city for students — lower rent, lower food costs, and a growing tech sector. Home to University of Canterbury and Lincoln University. A good choice for engineering, agriculture, and environmental science students.
EZmigrate goes through every item on this checklist with you in your pre-departure briefing — so nothing is left to figure out after you land.
Book your free pre-departure briefing with EZmigrate today. Your dedicated counsellor will walk you through everything — accommodation, forex, banking, IRD, insurance — so you arrive in NZ calm, prepared, and ready to focus on your studies.