Overview
Student Visas, as the name suggests are visas issued to applicants whose primary purpose of visit to the country is the pursuit of education.
When should I apply for a Student Visa?
Studying abroad requires meticulous planning to say the least. Students are always advised to plan their admission/ application process keeping in mind university deadlines and working backwards. Students are required to appear for English eligibility tests as per the university policy and also have required documents in place for the smooth processing of their application.
Hence, students are always advised to apply 3-4 months in advance to avoid any last-minute rush. Candidates seeking financial aid, scholarships and education loans should add another couple of extra months to the process as these applications take more time.
Different countries have different requirements. Here are some quick links to Student Visa Guides for the Top Study Abroad Destinations, Interview Guide for F1 Visa and SPP and non-SPP requirements.
Student Visa for USA | Student Visa for Canada |
Student Visa for UK | Student Visa for Australia |
Student Visa for Germany | Student Visa for Singapore |
Student Visa for France | Student Visa for New Zealand |
Interview Guide for F1 Student Visa | SPP and Non-SPP Visa Requirements |
What types of visa do I need?
Student Visa are often classified on the basic of two board discussion point.
Student Visa Classification Based on Program’s Duration
Depending on the length of tenure of the program the applicant is planning to undertake, the countries often divide the student visa into Short Term Student Visas or Long-term Student Visas. Often, the short-term visas are given to students who plan to take a short course of a language or a diploma certificate course and the entire duration is often limited to 90 days (3 months). Long term visas, on the other hand, are given to students who are planning to take up degree courses extending beyond the 3 month period. These could include the internships and small certificate programs of 6 months and so on. European Union Countries often have this broad classification.
Student Visa Classification Based on Type of Program/ Student
Irrespective of the duration of the course, some countries classify the student visas basis the type of student. This could be the level of degree applied for (undergraduate, graduate or doctoral), exchange student or student applying for a vocational/ diploma course. Broadly speaking, as these visas also depend on the type, of course, the student is applying for, these are somewhat linked to the tenure. However, in these categories, the first point of distinction is not how long the program would be for. If you are, say for an instance, an exchange student, you could be going for 3 month or 3 years, the category would still be based on the type of student and not the tenure.
Documents Required for Student Visa Application
- Valid Passport
- Proof of a Bonafide Student
- Language Proficiency
- Financial Lucidity
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