Student Visa Guides

Comprehensive guide for international students applying for the Australian Student Visa (Subclass 500), including eligibility, required documents (CoE, OSHC, GTE), evidence of funds, application steps via ImmiAccount, and important visa conditions.

Guide for researchers and tertiary staff on applying for the Australian Temporary Activity (subclass 408) visa under the Research Activities stream. Covers eligibility, host/invitation requirements, typical documents (COI/invitation, research plan, funding), how to lodge online via ImmiAccount, visa charges, health/biometrics, processing-time guidance, and post-arrival compliance.

Step-by-step guide for non-EEA international students applying for a Belgian long-stay student visa (Type D). Covers eligibility, proof of sufficient means (blocked account / scholarship / formal obligation), required documents, consular submission and biometrics, processing expectations, and post-arrival municipal registration for the residence permit.

Comprehensive guide for international students applying for a Canada study permit (temporary resident for study). Covers eligibility (DLI/CAQ where applicable), required documents, fees (application + biometrics), step-by-step application flow, port-of-entry / letter of introduction, and tips to prepare for arrival and maintain status.

Comprehensive guide for international students applying for China student visas (X1/X2), and applying for/studying under the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC). Covers JW201/JW202 and Admission Notice requirements, CSC application & nomination routes, consular visa steps, residence permit (PSB) registration, processing and fee notes, health checks, and practical tips.

Step-by-step guide for international students applying for a Finnish residence permit for studies (apply via Enter Finland / Migri). Covers acceptance from a Finnish education provider, income requirement, application/identity verification flow, fees, work rights, and practical arrival steps.

Step-by-step guide for international students applying for a French long-stay student visa (VLS-TS or national D visa). Covers Campus France procedure where applicable, required documents (admission / Certificate of Enrollment), visa application & appointment flow, consular fees, OFII validation on arrival, work rules (964 hours/year), and post-arrival residence steps.

Comprehensive guide for international students applying for a German student (national long-stay) visa and subsequent residence permit: eligibility, required documents (admission/Zulassungsbescheid, blocked account proof, health insurance), step-by-step application flow (embassy → Ausländerbehörde), and practical tips for arrival and work rules.

Step-by-step guide for non-EU/EEA students applying for an Italian national student visa (Type D). Covers eligibility, required documents (acceptance/CoE, proof of funds, health insurance), consular submission and biometrics, arrival steps and the Permesso di Soggiorno (residence permit) procedure.

Step-by-step guide for international students applying for a Japan Student Visa, covering the Certificate of Eligibility (COE), embassy/consulate application, required documents, processing timelines, work-permit rules, and arrival/immigration steps.

Guide for employers and PhD/research candidates on the Dutch Highly Skilled Migrant (kennismigrant) residence permit: recognised-employer requirement, salary thresholds (including reduced thresholds for recent PhD/top-university graduates), application (IND) and MVV entry procedures, registration, and practical tips.

Comprehensive guide for non-EU citizens applying for a Romanian long-stay study visa, including requirements, application process, and key regulations.

Combined guide for international PhD applicants explaining Student's Pass application via SOLAR+ (ICA), Student's Pass formalities & fees, work/attendance rules, and the SINGA PhD scholarship (eligibility, benefits, application/nomination routes and university coordination).

Combined guide for international degree students explaining the South Korea D-2 student visa process, arrival/alien-registration (ARC), part-time work permission rules, and the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) routes (Embassy & University tracks), benefits, and activation steps.

Step-by-step guide for prospective international doctoral (PhD) students explaining how to apply for a Swedish residence permit for doctoral studies: admissibility, financial maintenance requirement (salary / scholarship / combination), application flow via the Swedish Migration Agency, fees, family/dependent rules, processing times, and post-arrival obligations.

Guide for international students explaining how to obtain a Turkish student visa (consular application), the post-arrival student residence permit (e-ikamet), document checklists, processing expectations, and practical steps to maintain status in Türkiye.

Guide explaining eligibility, key documents (CAS/Student visa evidence), application steps, fees (application + IHS), permitted activities and duration (typically 2 years, 3 years for doctoral graduates), and practical tips for applying while in the UK.

Guide for PhD graduates and postdocs transitioning to H-1B employment: explains employer sponsorship, Labor Condition Application (LCA), cap vs cap-exempt petitions (universities/research orgs), Form I-129 filing, consular processing/change-of-status, duration/extension rules, and practical tips for academic researchers and postdocs.

Guide for prospective international students describing eligibility, required documents (Form I-20, DS-160, SEVIS I-901), application steps, practical training options (CPT/OPT), and tips for maintaining F-1 status.

Guide for prospective exchange visitors (students, interns, trainees, researchers, and other cultural exchange participants) explaining eligibility, required documents, the DS-2019/SEVIS process, sponsor role, and interview guidance.