How to get a visa to study abroad?

 In this guide: What is a visa?

 When should you apply for a student visa?

 What type of visa do you need?

 How to apply?

 How long does it take to receive a visa?

 Can you extend your visa during your stay?

 If you are planning to study abroad, you may need a visa to enter the country where you will study.

 Below are the most frequently asked questions  about student visas.

 Find the perfect program for you What is a visa?

 A visa is a document that gives you permission to enter a foreign country.

 A student visa is only given out to people who have a confirmed place of study at a registered institution for a set period of time.

 Different countries have different visa requirements, so your first port of call should be the embassy website of the country you want to study in.

 When should you apply for a student visa?

 You should always apply for a visa before you travel to your study destination.

 You will usually have to wait until you receive a confirmed offer from a university before you can apply for a visa, and you may have to apply in person at the embassy.

 Allow sufficient time for any complications or communications to take place before you intend to travel.

 Your university will be able to provide you with more information.

 What type of visa do you need?

 The exact name and type of visa you need varies from country to country, but it is likely that you will need a student/non-immigrant student visa.

 This essentially means that you do not intend to settle permanently in the country and  your stay is for temporary study.

 However, to find out exactly what type of visa you need and thus find the right application form, go to the embassy or consulate of the place where you plan to study  in your  country (you must take action from your place of legal residence or from your place of lawful residence).

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 How to register?

 Before applying for a visa, you may need evidence of your place in a program at the university or college  you are attending.

 The first thing to do is to contact the university or college to clarify which visa you need to apply for and/or  ask them to send you the necessary documents for your application.

 Once your university or college has informed you of the appropriate visa you need to apply for and any documentation that you need to submit, you should be ready to apply.

 In some countries, applications can be done in a number of ways, by post, courier, in person, or online for example.

 If you are unsure, visit the embassy or consulate of your host country and ask how you can apply for a visa or search their website.

 A visa is not valid if false information has been given or important facts were omitted at the time of application.

 How long will it take to get your visa?

 Processing of the visa can take from a few days to a few months depending on your country and nationality.

 Make sure you allow plenty of time to receive your visa, as rushing your application is not advisable - and may even cause you to miss out on admission.