Student Visa
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Visa Type

Student Visa

Long-term visa for universities, language schools, or certificate programs.

Duration: Duration of program

Who Is It For?

  • Undergraduate, graduate, PhD students
  • Language school participants (12+ weeks)
  • Certificate and vocational training programs
  • Exchange program (Erasmus, etc.) participants

Required Documents

1
Valid passport (at least 1 year)
2
Acceptance letter (from university or school)
3
Proof of financial means (1 year expenses)
4
Sponsor letter or blocked bank account
5
Previous diploma and transcript
6
Language proficiency certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.)
7
Long-term health insurance
8
Accommodation proof (dorm or rental)

Application Process

  1. 1

    School Application

    Apply to target university or school. Acceptance letter is prerequisite for visa.

  2. 2

    Financial Guarantee

    Your bank account must have 1 year of expenses blocked (~10-30K€), or sponsor letter.

  3. 3

    Language Certificate

    Get minimum level certificate (IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 80, etc.) in target country language or English.

  4. 4

    Document Translation + Apostille

    Get diploma, transcript, and other official documents sworn-translated + apostilled.

  5. 5

    Visa Application

    Schedule appointment at consulate. Interview is usually mandatory.

  6. 6

    Waiting

    4-12 weeks average. Apply in June-July to make it to September term.

Pro Tips

Process is faster for scholarship students
Blocked account usually must be in a bank in the target country
TB (tuberculosis) test mandatory in some countries
Family reunion rights — spouse/children can apply separately

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, valid until program ends. Extensions through local authorities.