What is a visa?
Visa is derived from the Latin work ‘charta visa’, meaning "paper that has been seen. It is a document issued to a person or a stamp marked on the passport of a person who wants to visit other country. It is the permission given by a country to a person to enter and stay in the country for a specified period of time. There are different types of visa and student visa is only given to a person who has an admission letter to study at a registered institution for a reasonable period of time. Different countries have different visa requirements, so your first call should be the embassy website of the country you wish to study in.
When should you apply for a student visa?
Visa application should start as soon as you secure an admission letter as it may take some time before it’s granted. Give yourself enough time for interview, any complications or supplementary exchange of information to take place.
How long does it take to get the visa?
Visa processing can take as little as a couple of days to several months depending on the country and your nationality. Make sure you leave enough time to get your visa sorted out as rushing an application is not advised – and can even mean you miss out on offer.
Is it possible to extend your visa while you are there?
This totally depends on where you study. In some countries extending your visa is simple, while in others it is challenging and you may even have to leave the country first to have your visa extend/renew.
Documents you require while applying for visa
Method of application
You may be required to apply in person at a consular office, by post, over the internet or on arrival. Your application is evaluated to determine your circumstances such as financial security, reason for travel, health. The following documents are necessary:
a) Identification documents;
b) Letter of offer from an accredited training institution;
c) Visa application form;
d) Valid passport;
e) Round trip reservation or itinerary;
f) Travel insurance;
g) Proof of accommodation;
h) Proof of financial means;
i) Proof of paid up visa fee
Visa refusal
May happen in the following circumstances:
a) has committed fraud, deception, or misrepresentation in his or her current application as well as in a previous application;
b) has obtained a criminal record, has been arrested, or has criminal charges pending;
c) is considered to be a threat to national security;
d) does not have a good moral character;
e) has previous visa/immigration violations (even if the violations didn't happen in the country the applicant is seeking a visa for);
f) had their previous visa application(s) or application for immigration benefits refused and cannot prove that the reasons for the previous refusals no longer exist or are not applicable any more (even if the refusals didn't previously happen in the country the applicant is seeking a visa for);
g) cannot prove to have strong ties to their current country of nationality or residence (for those who are applying for temporary or non-immigrant visas);
h) intends to reside or work permanently in the country she/he will visit if not applying for an immigrant or work visa respectively;
i) fails to demonstrate intent to return (for non-immigrants);
j) fails to provide sufficient evidence/documents to prove eligibility for the visa sought after;
k) does not have a legitimate reason for the journey;
l) does not have adequate means of financial support for themselves or family;
m) does not have adequate medical insurance, especially if engaging in high risk activities (e.g. rock climbing, skiing, etc.);
n) does not have health/travel insurance valid for the destination and the duration of stay;
o) does not have travel arrangements (i.e. transport and lodging) in the destination country;
p) is a citizen of a country to which the destination country is hostile or at war with;
q) has previously visited, or intends to visit, a country to which the destination country is hostile;
r) has a communicable disease, such as tuberculosis or ebola, or a sexually transmitted disease ; and
s) has a passport that expires too soon;
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Visa application process
What is a visa?Visa is derived from the Latin work ‘charta visa’, meaning \"paper that has been seen. It is a document issued to a person or a stamp marked on the passport of a person who wants to visit other country. It is the permission given by a country to a person to enter and stay in the country for a specified period of time. There are different types of visa and student visa is only given to a person who has an admission letter to study at a registered institution for a reasonable period of time. Different countries have different visa requirements, so your first call should be the embassy website of the country you wish to study in.When should you apply for a student visa?Visa application should start as soon as you secure an admission letter as it may take some time before it’s granted. Give yourself enough time for interview, any complications or supplementary exchange of information to take place.How long does it take to get the visa?Visa processing can take as little as a couple of days to several months depending on the country and your nationality. Make sure you leave enough time to get your visa sorted out as rushing an application is not advised – and can even mean you miss out on offer.Is it possible to extend your visa while you are there?This totally depends on where you study. In some countries extending your visa is simple, while in others it is challenging and you may even have to leave the country first to have your visa extend/renew.Documents you require while applying for visaMethod of applicationYou may be required to apply in person at a consular office, by post, over the internet or on arrival. Your application is evaluated to determine your circumstances such as financial security, reason for travel, health. The following documents are necessary:a) Identification documents;b) Letter of offer from an accredited training institution;c) Visa application form;d) Valid passport;e) Round trip reservation or itinerary;f) Travel insurance;g) Proof of accommodation;h) Proof of financial means;i) Proof of paid up visa feeVisa refusalMay happen in the following circumstances:a) has committed fraud, deception, or misrepresentation in his or her current application as well as in a previous application;b) has obtained a criminal record, has been arrested, or has criminal charges pending;c) is considered to be a threat to national security;d) does not have a good moral character;e) has previous visa/immigration violations (even if the violations didn\'t happen in the country the applicant is seeking a visa for);f) had their previous visa application(s) or application for immigration benefits refused and cannot prove that the reasons for the previous refusals no longer exist or are not applicable any more (even if the refusals didn\'t previously happen in the country the applicant is seeking a visa for);g) cannot prove to have strong ties to their current country of nationality or residence (for those who are applying for temporary or non-immigrant visas);h) intends to reside or work permanently in the country she/he will visit if not applying for an immigrant or work visa respectively;i) fails to demonstrate intent to return (for non-immigrants);j) fails to provide sufficient evidence/documents to prove eligibility for the visa sought after;k) does not have a legitimate reason for the journey;l) does not have adequate means of financial support for themselves or family;m) does not have adequate medical insurance, especially if engaging in high risk activities (e.g. rock climbing, skiing, etc.);n) does not have health/travel insurance valid for the destination and the duration of stay;o) does not have travel arrangements (i.e. transport and lodging) in the destination country;p) is a citizen of a country to which the destination country is hostile or at war with;q) has previously visited, or intends to visit, a country to which the destination country is hostile;r) has a communicable disease, such as tuberculosis or ebola, or a sexually transmitted disease ; ands) has a passport that expires too soon;
