Student Visa

Student Visa is a document in the form of letter or card which approves applicants to travel and stay in a foreign country for education. Each state has its laws and regulations. The requirements of documents to be submitted for grant of a student visa also varies.The documents in general required for applying the student visa are as below

Passport:

Every applicant should have a valid passport to apply, and most countries require you to have a minimum validity of the same.

English or Local Language Proficiency:

An applicant may be required to submit documents to prove their proficiency of the native language of the foreign country such as English, German or French. It is to ensure that the applicant can stay and complete education in a foreign language. Example of such test is IELTS, PTE etc.

Finance:

Applicants will be required to show evidence of adequate funds under their bank account or parents or relative. Other forms of financial support, such as education loan and sponsorship by the third party also be considered.

Statement of Purpose or Personal Statement:

Most of the country require the applicant to submit SOP explaining the purpose of the application, own background, reasons for selection of country, institute and course, and career plans. It is to evaluate the applicant’s situation and to confirm that he or she is applying to reside in the country for temporary residence and will eventually return to the home country.

Letter of Offer or Acceptance:

Applicant should have an offer from an approved education institute to apply for the student visa. Some countries require you to make a payment of course fees in parts or full to issue such letter of offers.

Interview:

Immigration Office of few countries requires the applicant to attend an interview to decide on the grant to visa. Student visa application might be complex for some applicants who might require guidance or consultation. Avis Worldwide has engaged experienced student visa counsellors who will evaluate and assist in applying your student visa application.

Medical examination report:

Almost all the countries require that applicant should undergo a medical test before or after the student visa approval. Some countries also list down approved panel doctors.

Every country has a different procedure for student visa application. Countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the UK require student visa application to be lodged by the student. In contrast, in countries such as Singapore, Mauritius and Malaysia, the student visa/pass application is the responsibility of the individual school.

Below we have listed a brief student visa application process for some countries.

• Australia
• New Zealand
• UK
• Canada