Studying abroad is one of the best ways to gain international knowledge, experience, and a foreign degree. Not to talk about the fun and exploration that comes with it. In recent times, studying abroad has become the most convenient route to relocate and live permanently abroad. To study abroad, you will need a STUDENT VISA, and this visa differs in requirements, depending on your choice of country. So, we’ll be looking at the best study locations in the world for international students and the visa requirements.
VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR USA STUDY VISA F-1 VISA
The USA is a great destination for international students to study, and If you hold an offer from a US university, you need to apply for the form I-20 to file your Visa application. This document is issued by the University.
So, what will you need? you’ll need a:
- A printed copy of your Visa appointment letter.
- Your DS-160 confirmation page
- Your current and all old passports
- A Form I-901 SEVIS fee receipt indicating the SEVIS fees.
- Supporting documents
- Original copies of bank statements
- Proof of sponsorship and relationship to sponsor
- Academic documents that show scholastic preparation. Useful documents include offer letters, scholarship letters, I-20, official High School transcripts
VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR UK STUDY VISA Tier 4 General Student Visa
After you must have received an unconditional letter from your university of choice, you will receive your CAS (confirmation of acceptance of studies) from the university. You have to submit to the university a one-month bank statement showing sufficient funds to cover tuition and living expenses for one year. You will also need:
- Carry all your passports (old and new)
- Visa application form
- Visa appointment Email Copy
- IHS payment Email Copy
- Passport-size photos
- CAS
- Offer letter
- TB (Tuberculosis) test report
- Birth certificate
- Official high school transcripts and IELTS for undergraduate students.
- Degree certificate and degree transcripts in addition for Graduate applicants.
VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADA STUDY PERMIT – Canada Study Permit
- Passport scan copy (bio pages)
- Unconditional offer (Letter of acceptance)
- One-year tuition fee receipt
- All Academics colored scanned for undergraduate applicants, degree certificates, and transcripts for graduate applicants.
- IELTS overall score 6.0 band with no band less than 6.0 in each
- Medicals certificate
- Visa SOP (Statement of purpose)
- Updated resume
- Student work experience (if applicable)
- Sponsor affidavit of support
- Digital photo (JPEG format) as per the Canadian specifications
- Immigration History if available
VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR AUSTRALIA STUDY VISA
- Passport (All pages)
- Academic documents (degree certificate, degree transcripts, IELTS)
- Work experience if any (offer letter, pay slips, bank statements, and ITR if applicable, one reference from the company, full name, and mobile number)
- IELTS / PTE
- Educational loan (Loan sanction, disbursement letter) 6. Property documents
- Summary of funds
- SOP
- Bank account statement (mother and father)
- 11 Partner’s ID proof 12 Student ID proof 13 Siblings’ ID proof
- Sponsor ID proof and relation proof
It is important that you know if you are eligible for a student visa or permit before you start your admission process, to avoid getting stuck. You can check your eligibility here.