Student Visa Guides
Visa type, application fee, processing time, and key requirements for 37 study-abroad destinations. Detailed guides — with full document checklists, step-by-step processes, and interview tips — are available for the most popular student visas.
General guidance only, not legal advice. Always verify with the official embassy or immigration website before applying.
Americas
United States
F-1 Student Visa
SEVP-certified institution, I-20 from university, SEVIS fee + consular interview. OPT (12 mo) + STEM extension (24 mo) post-graduation.
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Canada
Study Permit
The Student Direct Stream fast-track ended Nov 2024 — every applicant now goes through the same regular study permit process, with a Provincial Attestation Letter and proof of funds (a GIC is one accepted option).
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Mexico
Temporary Resident Visa (Student)
Temporary resident student visa for 180+ days. Show solvency (3 months’ statements for the Indian mission). INM card within 30 days.
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Europe
United Kingdom
Student visa
CAS from university, funds held 28 days, TB test, eVisa. Graduate visa: 2 years if applying by 31 Dec 2026, 18 months from 2027.
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Germany
National Visa Type D (Study)
APS certificate required for Indian applicants. Blocked account EUR 11,904. Most public universities are tuition-free. 18-month post-study job-search visa.
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Ireland
Study Visa (Stamp 2)
€10,000 funds, €60 visa, €300 registration. Work 20 hrs/week in term, 40 in holidays. Stamp 1G: 12–24 months post-study.
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France
VLS-TS Étudiant
Apply via Campus France India. Resources of €877.50/month from 1 Aug 2026. Validate the VLS-TS online after arrival. Work 964 hours a year.
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Netherlands
MVV + Residence Permit
University applies on your behalf via IND. €1,130.77/month funds (2026), €254 fee. Work 16 hrs/week; orientation year after study.
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Sweden
Residence Permit for Studies
Apply online to Migrationsverket. SEK 10,656/month funds (2026), SEK 1,500 fee. From 11 June 2026: 15 hrs/week work cap and credit requirements.
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Italy
Study Visa Type D
Pre-enrol on Universitaly. Funds €848.25/month for 2026/27. Permit of stay within 8 working days of arrival. Work 20 hrs/week.
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Spain
Long-Stay Student Visa (Type D)
Apply via BLS 2+ months ahead. €600/month funds; apostilled medical and police certificates for 180+ days. Work 30 hrs/week; 12-month job search.
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Finland
Residence Permit for Studies
Apply via Enter Finland. €800/month funds, €600 online fee (2026). Work 30 hrs/week on average; permit to look for work after study.
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Denmark
Residence Permit for Studies
Apply to SIRI. DKK 7,426/month funds (2026), DKK 2,000 fee. Work 90 hrs/month, full-time June–August; job-seeking permits after study.
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Switzerland
National Visa D (Study)
Canton decides your permit. About CHF 20,000/year funds (Geneva). Work 15 hrs/week after 6 months; 6 months to job-hunt after study.
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Austria
Student Visa (D)
Residence Permit – Student: €722.58/month under 24, €1,308.39 from 24 (2026). €218 fee. Work 20 hrs/week.
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Belgium
Long-Stay Visa D (Study)
€1,062/month funds for 2026–27 (blocked account or sponsor). Medical + police certificates. Register at your commune within 8 days.
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Norway
Residence Permit for Studies
Apply via UDI. NOK 15,488/month funds (2026/27). Work 20 hrs/week; tuition fees for non-EU students since 2023.
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Portugal
Study Visa (D4)
D4 study visa, then an AIMA residence permit. Funds benchmark: €920/month minimum wage (2026). Students can work after informing AIMA.
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Czech Republic
Long Stay Visa for Study
Long-term visa or residence permit for study. Funds based on the CZK 3,130 subsistence minimum. Students work without a work permit.
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Poland
National Visa D (Study)
National D visa, then a temporary residence permit. Funds from PLN 701/month plus costs. Full-time students work without a work permit.
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Hungary
Student Visa (D)
Residence permit for study (Enter Hungary). Show sufficient means. Work 30 hrs/week in term. Stipendium Hungaricum open to Indians.
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Cyprus
Student Visa (Type M)
Institution applies for your entry permit (about 1 month). Show study and living funds. Work 20 hrs/week in term, 38 in breaks.
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Greece
National Visa D (Studies)
National D visa for studies, then a yearly residence permit. Show funds for living and study costs; pay any enrolment fee.
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Latvia
Long-Stay Visa D (Study)
University-supported residence permit. €500/month funds at accredited institutions. Permit to look for work after graduation.
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Estonia
Study Visa / Long-Stay D
D visa (€800/month funds), then a temporary residence permit. Full-time students work without an extra permit.
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Turkey
Student Visa (D)
Student visa, then an e-İkamet residence permit. Work up to 24 hrs/week after year one with a work permit.
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Georgia
Student Visa
Online D3 study visa with ministry acceptance order. Residence permit 40 days before stay ends. Check NMC rules for MBBS.
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Asia-Pacific
Australia
Student Visa (Subclass 500)
Genuine Student (GS) requirement. OSHC health cover mandatory. AUD 2,500 fee from July 2026. Temporary Graduate visa usually 2–3 years depending on qualification.
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New Zealand
Fee Paying Student Visa
Offer from an approved provider, first year’s tuition paid, NZD 20,000/yr living funds and a chest X-ray from India. Work 25 hrs/week; 3-year Post-Study Work Visa after a master’s.
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Singapore
Student's Pass (STP)
Institution registers you with ICA; S$45 processing + S$60 issuance fees. In-principle approval before travel. Work 16 hrs/week in term at eligible institutions.
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Japan
College Student Visa
School applies for your Certificate of Eligibility; visa fee ₹500 + ₹800 VFS. Work 28 hrs/week with permission; about a year to job-hunt after study.
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South Korea
D-2 Student Visa
D-2 visa with certificate of admission. Bank statements often USD 15,000+ (varies). Part-time work with permission; D-10 job seeking after.
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Malaysia
Student Pass (eVAL)
Apply via EMGS; about USD 300 in fees. Medical screening within 7 working days of arrival. Work only in semester breaks.
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Taiwan
Resident Visa (Student)
Resident visa for full-time students with authenticated funds. Work 20 hrs/week in term with a WDA permit; no limit in breaks.
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China
X1 Student Visa
X1 visa with admission notice and JW201/JW202. Residence permit within 30 days. Off-campus work only with approval. Check NMC for MBBS.
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Thailand
Non-Immigrant ED Visa
Non-Immigrant ED visa via the e-visa portal with a university letter. Extend in Thailand; 90-day address reports.
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Middle East
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