How to Get a Student Visa for USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and South Africa

Are you Planning on Studying Abroad at University ?from the school or educational institution which you will
One of The Main Concerns for Students is How toattend.
get a Student Visa for Studying Abroad- You must provide evidence that you have sufficient
Here is a Student Visa by Country guide for allfunds to pay school fees and to reside in close
studentsproximity to the school.
Student Visa Eligibility Criteria UK- You must be able to demonstrate that it is your
A UK student visa applicant must show that theyintention to return home when your studies are
have been accepted onto a course of study at one ofcomplete.
the following.- You may be required to pass a medical exam.
- A publicly-funded institution of further or higher- You will need to obtain a temporary resident visa if
education (for example a university)required.
- A bonafide private education institution that maintainsStudent Visa Eligibility Criteria Australia
satisfactory records of enrolment and attendance forCandidates who apply under the student visa
students and offers courses which lead tocategory must be in good health and of good
qualifications recognised by the appropriatecharacter and must not have any debts. Candidates
accreditation bodies.must ensure that they fulfil the requirements of their
- An independent fee-paying school outside thecourse, including attendance and must only work in
maintained sector.Australia where express permission is granted.
Applicants for UK student visas must intend to followAustralian study visas oblige the holder to remain with
either:the sponsoring institution for a minimum of 12 months,
- A recognised full-time degree course.or the entire course in circumstances where the
- A weekday course at a single institution that involvescourse duration is less than 12 months. Applicants must
at least 15 hours of organized daytime study a week.also advise the educational institution of their address
- A full-time course of study at an independentwithin seven days of arrival. Students must be able to
fee-paying school.support themselves and any dependents financially
Students must be able to meet the costs of theirduring their time in Australia and must have a sufficient
course and accommodation and the maintenance oflevel of proficiency in the English language to
themselves and any dependents without undertakingsuccessfully complete their course.
full-time employment or engaging in business or having 
recourse to public funds. The applicants should alsoStudent Visa Eligibility Criteria South Africa
intend to leave the country at the end of their studies.Studying in South Africa places few restrictions upon
 those obtaining a South Africa student visa and The
Student Visa Eligibility Criteria USADepartment of Home Affairs generally welcomes
Before applying for an F-1 student visa, applicants mustforeign students who choose to further their studies by
be accepted into a course of study at a recognizedmigrating to South Africa.
US educational institution and be able to provideStudent visas require that a foreign national immigrating
documentation indicating their enrolment status.to South Africa in order to study must not prevent a
It will also be necessary to provide otherSouth African citizen or permanent resident from
documentation including a valid passport, photograph,studying by displacing them.
and an affidavit of financial support. Applicants mustCandidates must also be able to demonstrate that
demonstrate adequate English language ability, andthey have sufficient funds to support themselves
crucially, candidates must prove that they intend tothroughout their period of study in South Africa
return to their home country upon completion of theirincluding tuition fees and medical insurance.visa
course and expiry of their US study visas.applications for students must include:
This may be assisted through the inclusion of- A letter from the educational institution which will act
documentation which demonstrates ties to the homeas Confirmation of Acceptance and which details
country, for example family ties through a marriageaccommodation arrangements for the candidate.
certificate, employment obligations through a contract- Evidence of the applicants' ability to wholly support
or evidence of prior temporary trips to the USA.themselves financially.
In addition, candidates applying for an F1 visa must be- A valid return ticket.
able to demonstrate:- Medical insurance and a statement from the
- Sufficient grasp of the English language to pursue theapplicant's doctor.
intended course, unless special language tuition- A valid passport with a minimum of thirty days upon
arrangements have been made with the institution orcompletion of study.
the course of study is an English language programme.- For applicants over 18 years of age police clearance
- Possession of and/or access to sufficient funds tois required for all previous countries in which they have
support themselves throughout the course.resided for a year or more.
- Documentation of acceptance as a student from a- For minors, a letter of consent from the parents will
recognized US educational institution.also be necessary.
F-1 visas are normally granted for the duration of theIn addition, a range of documentation including the
course of study; however, candidates may remain inapplicant's birth certificate and photographs will be
the country for up to 60 days after the course isrequired. A Global Visas migration consultant will be
completed.happy to discuss the requirements with you in detail.
Student Visa Eligibility Criteria Canada- South Africa study visas are granted for a one-year
Applications for student visas should be submitted asperiod and can be extended as necessary in order to
soon as possible once you have received ancomplete the relevant course. Much like working
acceptance letter from the educational institution.permits, permits to study are valid only for the original
To submit a Canadian visa application of this kind youcourse for which they were obtained. Any change of
will need to satisfy the following criteria:institution or course will require a new permit.
- You must be in possession of an acceptance letter