Changing from Working (Z) Visa to Student Visa

sjvesey

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Member since 02 March 2018

sjvesey

02 March 2018 09:59:57

sjvesey

02 March 2018 09:59:57

Hey people,

I'm currently employed at DUFE (a University as an English teacher) but want to change over to a full-time Chinese Language studying programme (scholarship) in July 2018.

I keep being advised that I need to return back to my home country (NZ) as a part of the application process.

Could anyone advise any possible clues or ways to avoid flying back?

Best regards,
Sam

GuestPoster230

02 March 2018 18:21:52

GuestPoster230

02 March 2018 18:21:52

Don't know, but have you called your embassy for advice?

Do you have to return to NZ? Or you can make shorter journey to Hong Kong?

Good luck.

VANNROX

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Member since 12 August 2017

VANNROX

04 March 2018 01:38:58

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VANNROX

04 March 2018 01:38:58

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It's unusual to go from a Z-visa to a tourist visa.

I switched out my Z-visa to Q2 spousal visa in Thailand without any trouble. For a tourist visa you will not need to go back home. Though I do think that you would need to go to an embassy in another nation. Think of somewhere close. HK however stopped offering this service. Think Vietnam, Cambodia, Japan, of Thailand.

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