Monday 17 February 2014

International Student Visas


Education plays an important role in everybody’s life. A well educated person is not only an asset to the family but is indirectly contributing to the economy of his country. The progress of any country lies on the shoulders of youth.

One of the first steps would is applying for a student visa after to get selected to a college or university abroad. You can apply for a student visa even if you waiting for your acceptance letter, but better to wait and make sure you get in first.

More and more students are migrating to foreign countries for further studies. Countries like UK, USA, Canada, and Australia are attracting students from across the globe. After studying in these countries the students can earn well and increase their standard of living. These countries not only provide better employment but students enjoy many health benefits also.

Remember to thoroughly check out the student employment regulations for working during and after your studies. many countries are tightening up on their regulations and few allow you to stay and work automatically once you have finished your studies.

What is a student visa?
There are many kinds of visas which allow you to go abroad and one such visa type is a students Visa. This is a visa is for students who want to study in foreign countries for a specified duration. For a student visa you will require an admission letter from the concerned organization or a recognized institute of the country you are applying visa for.

Be Prepared for the Student Visa Process
You should understand the requirements of the student’s visa for the country of study and spend plenty of time on researching, and then apply for it. You may have to go through an interview process where you will respond to a number of questions as to the reason you want to study in the particular country, your plans, and your career goals.

If you hold a scholarship from the concerned country the process eventually gets simpler than before. You need to clearly mention the name of the institute and the course you are applying for. You should have a basic idea about the country as well.

A proper channel of visa application should be followed for visa formalities. The sites on net gives full information of all the visas. In some countries visas can be applied through online and some might need you to attend in person. There are many visa agents who, for a fee, can assist with the whole process.

-They not only help in providing necessary information but also guide in arranging and giving information on the documents needed for visa purpose.
-They charge very nominal and should be contacted before hand.
-They not only help in obtaining the study visa but also aid the student getting job in the country (if available and legal) which can help the scholar enjoy the benefit of earning along with studying, thus meeting his own study expenses.
-They help in placing the student at the right place and help them attain temporary residency also.
-They give step by step instructions and also tell their clients about the free structure also. Whether it is refundable or not. Where the application amount is to be deposited and how to present yourself during interview.

Student Visa Details of Some Selected Countries

Go through the brief description of the visa processes of some selected countries below:

UK Student Visa
The easy route by which a scholar can make an entry to the Great Britain is through Tier 4 which is basically a system based on points. The points are given on behalf of the documents and the student who achieves the relevant points becomes eligible for the immigration purpose. Applicant can apply through application form VAF9 or can apply online also. The application form and VAF9 can be simply downloaded from the net following the relevant instructions. With the form the student has to submit the finger prints along with the latest picture at the visa centers of application. All relevant data is provided there as to documents needed, visa fees, and terms and conditions regarding the visa formalities. You can also attend a British Council or BAC accredited institution for up to 11 months to learn English in the UK. For details follow the website.


USA Student Visa
It calls for the acceptance of their school or institutions before applying for visa. After approval these institutions will give the student approval document which has to be submitted along with the application while applying for visa. The visa is classified under the heading F-1and M-1. Where F-1 visa is most common visa for academic and English language courses and this visa will be beneficial in case the course exceeds 18 hours. Whereas M-1 visa is mainly for the non academic or vocational studies. After submitting the necessary documents the applicant will be called for an interview and further processing goes on. For more information on visa search on the site.


Student Visa France
Students from countries outside of the European Union must obtain a student visa. There are four possible types of visa:
-Short stay student visa
-Visa for competitive entrance examinations
-Temporary long stay student visa
-Long stay student visa
It can be applied for online and relevant help can be taken from the website. A helpline centers can be contacted and even an appointment can be fixed.


Australia Visa
Australia being the hot destination for millions of people lending daily either for work or studies. A necessary requirement is the student must satisfy (GTE) means Genuine Temporary Entrant and must be a genuine student. GTE calls for some requirements which have to be fulfilled pertaining to the students circumstances and immigration history along with an interview specifying eligibility through this GTE. Students are required to submit letter of offer along with their visa application. The Government Website can be searched for further information of online application procedure.


Germany Student Visa
Visa to Germany depends on the applicant’s country and the duration of his stay. Mostly visa are issued for 3 months only. One of the necessities of the visa is health insurance of the student. All up to date information is available on the site and one must go through this website before applying for visa.


Student Visa to Study in Canada
Students need a study permit if they wish to take academic, professional or vocational training at a university, college or other educational institution in Canada. All information is available on this site.


Singapore Visa
Commonly known as Student Pass in Singapore which enabled the student to study there.
Explore this site for detailed information.


The formalities and procedures are slightly different for different countries but the application procedures are common for all. You are not eligible for a visa to France if your age is less than 18 years. For all such countries, you should have clear documentations and then the procedures are usually quick, within a few weeks at most.

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