Car Finance for International Students in New Zealand

You can certainly apply. International students on a valid student visa are welcome to apply for car finance in New Zealand, regardless of how long is left on your visa. Whether finance is approved depends on your individual circumstances — every application is assessed case by case, and normal lending criteria, fees, terms & conditions apply.

No. You don't need an established New Zealand credit history to apply. Lenders focus on your income, your ability to afford the repayments and your overall circumstances. Overseas banking records can also help support your application.

Yes. We're familiar with the rules around international and overseas driver licences and can talk you through how your licence affects your application. A NZ restricted or full licence is also accepted.

There's no fixed amount — it depends on your income, your living costs and what you can comfortably afford to repay. Part-time and casual income can be considered. We'll talk through realistic options for your budget before you commit to anything.

Not always. Whether a deposit is needed depends on the lender and your individual circumstances. A deposit can strengthen your application, but it's not automatically required. Get in touch and we'll let you know what applies to your situation.

You're welcome to apply regardless of how long is left on your visa. The remaining visa term is one of the factors considered as part of normal lending criteria, and we have experience arranging finance for visa holders in a wide range of situations.

Yes. You can get help with your application in English, Japanese or Chinese — our team includes Japanese- and Chinese-speaking staff. Day-to-day customer care (7 days a week, 10am to 10pm) is available in English or Japanese.

Customer care is available 7 days a week, from 10am to 10pm, in English or Japanese. Help with loan applications is also available in Chinese.

Bee Finance customers can ring customer care 7 days a week, from 10am to 10pm, about whatever comes up — an accident, a stolen car, or worries about repayments — and we'll talk you through the next steps.

No. Our vehicle site lists quality used cars from trusted NZ dealers, with new cars added every day — but pre-approval isn't tied to one specific car. You can inspect a car with no obligation to buy, and if you find a similar car somewhere else, you can choose that instead. Pre-approval is subject to normal lending criteria.