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Visa Information
Visa information on individual countries
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| Visa information and regulations | StudyGlobal wants to give the most precise and sufficient information to make your language course a success. Below you will find selected information on the visa regulations for various destinations and nationalities. However, please be aware that those regulations can change at all times and only apply to certain nationalities. At all times it is the CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY to obtain the correct visa and apply for it in time in order to enter the desired country. StudyGlobal cannot be held responsible for any visa issues. StudyGlobal cooperates with language schools worldwide, which are experienced in supporting your visa application and providing all necessary documents. However, StudyGlobal and the associated schools do not offer a full VISA service. Be AWARE that, in most countries, your passport must be valid for at least 6 months with regard to your scheduled return date.
Next to the visa requirements you may also have to check on health requirements, such as vaccinations on diseases, such as Hepatitis A and B or if you are entering from a yellow fever region. Information is presently available for the following countries: | Argentina | Australia | Canada | Chile | China | Costa Rica | Cuba | Ecuador | EU | France | Germany | Guatemala | Ireland | Italy | Mexico | New Zealand | Peru | Russia | Spain | South Africa | United Kingdom | United States | Venezuela
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Argentina
| EU passport holders can enter Argentina without any visa for up to 3 months. You just enter Argentina as a tourist. If you plan to stay longer, you can still enter as a tourist, but will need to extend your stay at the local migration office, the latest 30 days after your course start. You will need a confirmation from the school, a valid passport, a local police clearance certificate and a police clearance certificate from your home country if you plan to stay longer than 6 months. For details on visa regulations for your nationality see Embassyworld.com or contact our travel consultants . Please be aware of US transit regulations if you are flying to Argentina via the USA. | |
Australia
| Independent of your nationality you will need a visa. If you are staying less than 3 months you may be able obtain an eVisitor Visa at: www.immi.gov.au/e_visa/visitors.htm if you come from one of the following countries: | |
eVisitor Visa eligible nationalities (click here)
Andorra
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Monaco
The Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Republic of San Marino
Slovak Republic
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom - British Citizen
Vatican City
Status Quo: June 2009
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| If you are not eligible for an eVisitor Visa (if your nationality is not on the list above), are willing to stay longer than 3 months or want to work while staying in Australia, you have a broad choice of other visas. Please see the Australian Visa Wizard for a detailed list of your choices (you do not necessarily need to select “study” as a purpose at “1. Why do you want an Australian visa?„ if you are joining one of our language courses). For details on visa regulations for your nationality see Embassyworld.com or contact our travel consultants . Please be aware of US transit regulations if you are flying to Australia via the USA. | |
Can I change my visa in Australia? (click here)
Yes. It is now possible to apply on-shore for a visa change. However, for some nationalities, this is not possible. It is essential to check with the Department of Immigration in your nearest Australian embassy to obtain full details. Restrictions also apply for some nationalities with regard to visa extensions - again, check with the Australian embassy for full details. The procedure and costs for processing the visa change are the same as if you did it in your home country.
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Can I work whilst I am in Australia? (click here)
Yes, providing you have a Student Visa that allows you to work up to 20 hours per week. You can also work with a Working Holiday Visa, however, no work is permitted if you have a Tourist or Visitor Visa.
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Canada
| For most EU citizens (Germany, France, Poland, etc.) no visa is required (but a recently published passport with biometric data), for a stay limited in time, other citizens may need one though (Czech Republic, …). Most other nationalities will need a visa as well. To find out about the up to date regulations also concerning the exact passport requirements see: http://www.cic.gc.ca/. If you are eligible to enter Canada without a visa you will only fill in a form at the Canadian customs. Without a visa, the maximum duration of your stay will be 6 months. See further details below.
For further details on visa regulations for your nationality see Embassyworld.com or contact our travel consultants . Please be aware of US transit regulations if you are flying to Canada via the USA. | |
To visit Canada without a visa, the following applies (click here)
You must: - have a valid travel document, such as a passport
- be in good health
- satisfy an immigration officer that you have ties, such as a job, home and family that will take you back to your country of origin
- satisfy an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit and
- have enough money for your stay. The amount of money you will need can vary with the circumstances of the visit, the duration of your stay and whether you will stay in a hotel or with friends or relatives. For more information, ask the Canadian visa office in your country or region or contact our travel consultants.
Note: A visa exemption does not guarantee your automatic entry into Canada. You must still satisfy an immigration officer that you are admissible as per the requirements that were stated above. If you do not, you may not be allowed to enter Canada.
If you are planning to stay longer, you will need to obtain a visa at your local Canadian embassy, regardless of your nationality, at which you need to present a valid passport and a flight ticket home or onwards. |
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Chile
| EU passport holders can enter Chile without any visa for up to 90 days. Upon arrival you will receive a tourist card (Tarjeta de Turismo), which you will have to return at your departure. You can extend this tourist card for another 90 days at the ’Departamento de Extranjería’ in Santiago or at the local ’Goberanación Provincial’. For details on visa regulations for other nationalities see Embassyworld.com or contact our travel consultants . Please be aware of US transit regulations if you are flying to Chile via the USA. | |
China
| In order to enter China you will need some form of visa at all times. Many nationalities can enter on a Tourist Visa, which is valid for a maximum of 30 days and issued the earliest 50 days prior to departure as it is only valid for 3 months upon the issuing date. Further you will need a passport which is at least valid for 6 months past your planned return date, an accommodation confirmation from your tour operator and a valid ticket with a destination outside of China. At most times you will be able to extend your visa inside China. The handling time is rather short and often only takes a week. UPON ARRIVAL you will need to register at a local police station. Details will be handed out to you by our partner language school in China. For details on visa regulations for your nationality see Embassyworld.com or contact our travel consultants . Please be aware of US transit regulations if you are flying to China via the USA. | |
Costa Rica
| For most EU citizens the entry to Costa Rica is possible without a visa. All you need is a valid passport (still valid for 6 months with regard to your scheduled return date), a valid departure ticket with a destination outside of Costa Rica and an adequate amount of money to assure your living cost. Please be reminded, that you will have to pay an airport fee of USD 26,- (or equivalent in Costa Rican Colon – CRC) upon departure. For details on visa regulations for your nationality see Embassyworld.com or contact our travel consultants . Please be aware of US transit regulations if you are flying to Costa Rica via the USA. | |
| Cuba | Many European passport holders can enter Cuba with a “Tourist Card”, which you need to present along with your passport upon arrival. The “Tourist Card” is valid for 30 days and costs around EUR 25. You can obtain at your local tourist office or at the embassy. If you want to stay longer and are for example a German national, you will need to obtain a visa for an “academic exchange”. In order to be granted such a visa, you will need an invitation letter from our language school as well as an individual number. This visa will be valid for 30 days and can then be extended via our language school at the migrations office. Upon arrival all documents (passport,...) need to be valid for at least another 6 months. For details on visa regulations for your nationality see Embassyworld.com or contact our travel consultants . Please be aware of US transit regulations if you are flying to Cuba via the USA. | |
| Ecuador | | For most European passport holders an entry is possible without any visa. Upon arrival you will need to present a passport which is valid for at least 6 more months, valid departure tickets with a destination outside of Ecuador and proof of sufficient funding to pay for your cost of living. For details on visa regulations for your nationality see Embassyworld.com or contact our travel consultants . Please be aware of US transit regulations if you are flying to Ecuador via the USA. | |
| EU countries | Most EU countries have a common visa regulation for nationals from outside the EU. If you are a passport holder of an EU country, you will not need any visa at all. Should you have a valid visa for one EU country (e.g. Russians with a visa for Finland, you may be allowed to travel within the EU). For details on visa regulations for your nationality see Embassyworld.com or contact our travel consultants . Please be aware of US transit regulations if you are flying to Europe via the USA. |
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| Guatemala | | For most EU and US citizens there is no visa necessary for a stay of up to 3 months. If you want to stay longer you can apply for a visa at your local embassy where you will have to present a passport which is valid for 6 more months after leaving Guatemala, a round trip ticket, international birth certificate, income tax statement (or similar), bank account records, internship contract or proof by the language school, completed visa application form and a police clearance certificate translated into Spanish. For details on visa regulations for your nationality see Embassyworld.com or contact our travel consultants . Please be aware of US transit regulations if you are flying to Guatemala via the USA. | |
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| Mexico | | If you arrive by plane, most EU and US citizens will be handed a “Tourist Card” (FMT) by the airline. Please make sure that at least the length of the stay is stated on it. You can extend your Tourist Card up to 6 months at the Instituto Nacional de Migración. For details on visa regulations for your nationality see Embassyworld.com or contact our travel consultants . Please be aware of US transit regulations if you are flying to Mexico via the USA. | |
| New Zealand | | EU nationals do not need a visa if they participate in a language course up to 3 months. If you are willing to stay longer, you will need to apply for a visa at your local New Zeeland embassy. You will need to proof a valid casualty and international health insurance. For details on visa regulations for your nationality see Embassyworld.com or contact our travel consultants . Please be aware of US transit regulations if you are flying to New Zealand via the USA. | |
| Peru | | Most nationalities, including EU citizens, will need to apply for a student visa at their local embassy if they are going to participate in a language course or unpaid internship. The visa will be issued at the local embassy and be valid for 90 days. It can be extended for up to one year at the local immigration office. For details on visa regulations for your nationality see Embassyworld.com or contact our travel consultants . Please be aware of US transit regulations if you are flying to Peru via the USA. | |
| Russia | In order to enter Russia you need a visa at all times. The regulations mainly depend on your nationality and the intention of your stay. You will need an invitation letter and maybe further documents. Our partner school will support you with all necessary documents.
Further you will need to proof a valid health insurance and present a recent passport with biometric data. The process can take up to 8 weeks. Please allow a reasonable amount of time when planning your trip to Russia. For details on visa regulations for your nationality see Embassyworld.com or contact our travel consultants . Please be aware of US transit regulations if you are flying to Russia via the USA. |
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South Africa
| | Many nationalities, including EU citizens, can enter for up to 90 days without a visa. For a language course that lasts more than 3 months, you will need a “study permit”, which can be applied for at your local embassy. For details on visa regulations for your nationality see Embassyworld.com or contact our travel consultants . Please be aware of US transit regulations if you are flying to South Africa via the USA. |
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| United Kingdom | The UK distinct between three different types of nationalities for which different visas are relevant. - European Economic Area (EEA) & Swiss Citizens do not need a visa at all.
- Visa nationals – you are required to get one of visas described below before leaving your country (pre-entry clearance).
- Non-visa nationals – you are required to get a visa but you can get a Child or Student Visitor Visa on arrival in the UK. If you want a General Student Visa (age 16 or over) you must get it before leaving home (pre-entry clearance).
Below you will find a list of countries listed as Visa Nationals and Non-Visa nationals. |
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Visa National Countries and exceptions (click here)
Below is a list of nationals or citizens of the countries or territorial entities that need to obtain a visa at all times. Status Quo July 2009. For an up to date list see the UK Border Agency Appendix 1 1. (a)
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Angola
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belarus
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia Herzegovina
Burkina Faso
Burma
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
People's Republic of China (except those referred to in sub-paragraphs 2(d) and (e) of this Appendix)
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Cuba
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Fiji
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ivory Coast
Jamaica
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Korea (North)
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Moldova
Mongolia
Morocco
Mozambique
Nepal
Niger
Nigeria
Oman
Pakistan
Peru
Philippines
Qatar
Russia
Rwanda
Sao Tome e Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Africa
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Surinam
Swaziland
Syria
Taiwan (except those referred to in sub-paragraph 2(h) of this Appendix)
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Togo
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
Uzbekistan
Venezuela (except those referred to in sub-paragraph 2(i) of this Appendix)
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
The territories formerly comprising the socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
(b). Persons who hold passports or travel documents issued by the former Soviet Union or by the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
(c). Stateless persons.
(d). Persons who hold non-national documents. 2. The following persons do not need a visa for the United Kingdom:
(a) those who qualify for admission to the United Kingdom as returning residents in accordance with paragraph 18;
(b) those who seek leave to enter the United Kingdom within the period of their earlier leave and for the same purpose as that for which that leave was granted, unless it
(i) was for a period of six months or less; or
(ii) was extended by statutory instrument or by section 3C of the Immigration Act 1971 (inserted by section 3 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999);
(c) DELETED
(d) those nationals or citizens of the People's Republic of China holding passports issued by Hong Kong Special Administrative Region;
(e) those nationals or citizens of the People's Republic of China holding passports issued by Macao Special Administrative Region;
(f) those who arrive in the United Kingdom with leave to enter which is in force but which was given before arrival, so long as those in question arrive within the period of their earlier leave and for the same purpose as that for which leave was granted, unless that leave -
(i) was for a period of six months or less, or
(ii) was extended by statutory instrument or by section 3C of the Immigration Act 1971 (inserted by section 3 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999);
(g) DELETED
(h) those nationals or citizens of Taiwan who hold a passport by Taiwan that includes the number of the identification card issued by the competent authority in Taiwan in it.
(i) those nationals or citizens of Venezuela who hold a passport issued by the Republic of Venezuela that contains biometric information held in an electronic chip. |
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Non-Visa National Countries (click here)
Argentina
Australia
Brazil
Chile
Croatia/Herzegovena
Honduras
Hong Kong
Israel
Japan
Malaysia
Mexico
Panama
Paraguay
South Korea
Tibet
Uruguay
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Visas There are four different types of Visas for "Visa Nationals" and "Non - Visa Nationals" relecant when taking a language course in the United Kingdom . As explained above the difference is the point in time when you need to apply for those visas. The four different visa and application processes are explained in detail below. | |
Child Visitor Visa (CVV) Child Visitor Visa (CVV) is designed for students between 4 and 17 years, which are staying up to 6 month. See Details below. | |
Details of the Child Visitor Visa (click here)
Child Visitor Visa (CVV) - Suitable for students of age 17 or under coming for a shorter course of up to 6 months.
- Available for students at any level of English, including beginners.
- Cannot be renewed.
- Students are not able to work.
- Available for both visa nationals (pre-entry clearance) and non-visa nationals (pre-entry clearance or on arrival in the UK).
- Cost: Pre-entry clearance GBP 67 (May 2009); on arrival in UK free.
Application Process For furhter details on the CVV and the application process please see the Child students website of the UK Border Agency or contact our travel consultants. |
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Student Visitor Visa (SVV) The SVV is designed for students of 18 years and older which want to participage in a language courses for up to 6 months. See details below. | |
Details of the Student Visitor Visa (click here)
Student Visitor Visa (SVV)
- Suitable for students of age 18 or over coming for a shorter course of up to 6 months.
- Available for students at any level of English, including beginners.
- Cannot be renewed. Students successfully completing their course in the UK can later apply for a GSV but in their own country, not in the UK.
- Students are not able to work.
- Available for both visa nationals (pre-entry clearance) and non-visa nationals (pre-entry clearance or on arrival in the UK).
- Cost: Pre-entry clearance GBP 67 (May 2009); on arrival in UK free.
Application process: All visa nationals and non-visa nationals seeking pre-clearance, will have to apply to the British embassy in their country.
To apply for a SVV you will need: - An acceptance from an institution.
- Evidence of sufficient funds for the period of your stay
You are expected to show that you: - Only want to visit the United Kingdom for up to 6 months.
- Plan to leave the United Kingdom at the end of your visit.
- Have enough money to support and accommodate yourself without working, help from public funds or you will be supported and accommodated by relatives or friends.
- Can meet the cost of the return or onward journey.
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General Student Visa (GSV), also known as Adult Student Visa The GSV is designed for students of 16 years and older, which plan to stay/study for more than 6 month. See details below. | |
General Student Visa (GSV) - 16 years and older - longer than 6 month (click here)
General Student Visa (GSV), also known as Adult Student Visa
- Suitable for students of age 16 and over coming for a longer course, and the only visa suitable for someone coming to study for more than 6 months. Also available for people doing a shorter course but it is unknown how many of such applications will be successful.
- Not available for people whose English is at beginner or very elementary level (you must be able to prove you can follow a course at Common European Framework (ANCHOR) level A2 or above. That means your level now should be a good A1.
- Can be renewed in the UK, provided that the person attends at least 80% of classes and can demonstrate progress, preferably by taking a public examination with results available at the time of the renewal application.
- You can work 20 hours/week during your course, and full-time in holiday time.
- Available for both visa nationals and non-visa nationals, pre-entry clearance only.
- A GSV will usually be given for the exact length of the course, plus a short time for the student to prepare to leave the UK (as little as a week). So if you want to take a holiday while in the UK you should inform us when you enroll so the dates are included in your acceptance certificate.
- Cost: GBP 145 (May 2009)
Application process To apply for a GSV you will need 1. Points - The system is based entirely on “points” and you will need 40 points as follows: - Acceptance from an institution on the Sponsor Register (30 points)
To provide this acceptance the embassy (or other official body) will need:
- The language school’s completed student profile questionnaire, including passport details.
- Proof of your English level – see point 2 below.
- Payment of course fees in full.
- Evidence of funds (10 points)
To study in London for example you must show that you can cover the living costs of approximately GBP 800 per month for the period of your studies. If the visa application is for 9 months or longer, 9 months’ funds must be shown. Proof can be cash in an account in your name, including joint accounts with your name, held for at least 28 days prior to the date of the visa application; a loan in your name; or official financial or government sponsorship.
2. Proof of your English level. You will need to provide the school with a copy of either one of the following documents and the British embassy with the original (If the proof is not in English the applicant will need to submit an authenticated translation).: - High School attendance record or leaving certificate showing that you have studied English for 3-5 years or more.
- Attendance certificate from an English language course in your country, in the UK or another English-speaking country.
- Internationally recognized certificate in English (e.g. Cambridge PET, FCE, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL)
- Reference from an appropriately qualified person to state that you have studied English, citing the course and dates and giving the referee’s contact details.
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Visitor Visa Non-visa nationals can get this visa on arrival in the UK if they are coming for tourism only, but it is not suitable for students who wish to study. Students who are visa or non-visa nationals (see above) should ensure they get a SVV (CSV or GSV) when they arrive in the UK. For details on visa regulations for your nationality see Embassyworld.com or contact our travel consultants . Please be aware of US transit regulations if you are flying to Europe via the USA. | |
United States
| To enter the USA (to stay or for transit), you must have permission from the U.S. government at all times to enter the country. The permissions can be distinguished between two major concepts.
- Some kind of visa issued from the American embassy or consulate in your home country
- A visa waiver, where agreements between the U.S. government and your country (passport related) exist, which allows short term visits (usually max. 90 days) to the U.S. without a visa
To determine which process applies to you, first check if your country is participating in the visa waiver program .
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Visa Waiver eligible.
This section shows which visa you will need to obtain given you are eligible of a visa waiver. How to obtain the according visa is explained further below. | | Course length and stay | Course intensity | Entry type | Less than 90 days
| Less than 1080 minutes (18h) / week
| Visa Waiver
| More than 90 days
| Less than 1080 minutes (18h) / week | Any visa other than student visa *
| | Less than 90 days | More than 1080 minutes (18h) / week | Student Visa
| | More than 90 days | More than 1080 minutes (18h) / week | Student Visa
| | *The main purpose of your travel needs to be business or pleasure. Entry can be denied by U.S. customs officers upon arrival. |
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Non Visa Waiver eligible.
This section shows which visa you will need to obtain given you are not eligible of a visa waiver. How to obtain the according visa is explained further below. All Non Visa Waiver eligible nationalities are recommended to book a course of more than 1080 minutes (18h) per week (marked as I-20 eligible) in order to obtain a student visa (with which we can offer support) instead of a tourist or business visa!!! These courses are often available at the same price. | | Course length and stay | Course intensity | Entry type | Less than 90 days
| Less than 1080 minutes (18h) / week
| Any visa other than student visa *
| More than 90 days
| Less than 1080 minutes (18h) / week | Any visa other than student visa *
| | Less than 90 days | More than 1080 minutes (18h) / week | Student Visa
| | More than 90 days | More than 1080 minutes (18h) / week | Student Visa
| *The main purpose of your travel needs to be business or pleasure. Entry can be denied by U.S. customs officers upon arrival.
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Please find below the details on how to obtaining the necessary entry permission specified by the circumstances described above.
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Obtaining the Visa Waiver (click here)
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Obtaining the Student Visa (click here)
To obtain a student visa you will need to go through the following process in order to apply at your home country embassy:
- Book a course with us, which exceeds 1080 minutes (18 clock hours) per week.
- After booking your course, you will need to pay the full amount (not just the deposit) in order to initiate the next step. We may also need further proof of sufficient funds for your stay (USD 2,000 per month) and a copy of your passport, depending on the destination.
- With your booking you have requested an I-20 form (visa invitation letter). Our partner schools are authorized to enroll non-immigrant students and issue the I-20 form. After you have paid the full amount for the course and other services, you will receive the I-20 letter via mail.
- Upon receipt of your I-20, you will also have to register online to the Student and Exchange Visitor (SEVIS) Program and pay a “SEVIS”-fee. More information regarding the SEVIS fee visa applicants have to pay can be found at the Department of Homeland Security - Form I-901 Application
- Once you have entered all necessary data in the SEVIS website / database, you will need to make an appointment with your national US embassy to apply for the visa. Please make sure that you have completed the SEVIS registration process first. The embassy will inform you of all other documentation you will need for your visa application.
As the process after your appointment will at least take 10-14 working days and the appointments at the US embassies are not always available on short notice we advice to book early in advance.
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Obtaining Visitor Visas (click here)
Visitor Visas ("B" Visas) - Business (B1) or Pleasure (B2)
If you want or need to enter the USA on a B Visa (see conditions above) StudyGlobal cannot provide any documentation or support. Applicants for visitor visas must show that they qualify under provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The presumption in the law is that every visa applicant is an intending immigrant. Therefore, applicants for visitor visas must overcome this presumption by demonstration that: - The purpose of their trip is to enter the U.S. for business or pleasure;
- That they plan to remain for a specific, limited period;
- That they have a residence outside the U.S. as well as other binding obligations which will insure their return abroad at the conclusion of the visit.
Please seek assistance at your local US embassy or see the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service website. |
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Obtaining a Transit Visa (click here)
Transit Visa
If you are traveling to another country via the USA (stop over at any US airport), you will need to abide the rules of transiting the USA at all times. - If you are eligible of a visa waiver, you will need to follow the steps explained in the visa waiver section above
- If you are not eligible for the visa waiver, you will need to apply for a C1 transit visa. Please contact your local US embassy to apply.
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Frequently asked questions about US Visa. Please see questions below. | |
Can I interrupt my studies while entering on a Visa Waiver? (click here)
Yes, you can interrupt your course as long as you are fulfilling the conditions of the visa waiver. Both parts of the course cannot extend an intensity of 1080 minutes per week. You have to depart within the limited time of your visa waiver (usually max. 90 days).
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Can I interrupt my studies while entering on a student visa? (click here)
You can only interrupt the course if this has been booked by you beforehand and stated as such in the I-20 issued upon booking. This interruption does not allow you automatically to depart and reenter the USA.
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Can I leave and reenter the USA on a student visa? (click here)
| If you want to interrupt your course and leave the USA (e.g. x-Mas time) and reenter again, you will need to state this explicitly when applying for the I-20 and also request “Multiple Entries”. |
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Can I study part-time (Less than 1080 minutes per week) on a Student Visa? (click here
| No. You are required to study full-time on a Student Visa. In order to study at a lower intensity you will need another visa or be eligible of a visa waiver. |
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Can I arrive before or stay longer after my studies? (click here)
- If you are entering on a visa waiver, you have a total of 90 days in which you are free to travel the country or take a language course of up to 1080 minutes per week.
- If you are entering on a student visa, you can arrive up to 30 days in advance (you will need to start your course then, otherwise your visa will become invalid) and stay 60 days upon finishing your course.
- If you are entering on a other visa than the two above please contact your local US Embassy
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Venezuela
| If you are entering Venezuela through an airport, most European citizens (such as Germany) will be able to enter the country with a travel card, which is handed out in the airplane and needs to be handed back upon departure. It is usually valid for at least 60 days (depending on the customs officer). This travel card needs to be at hand at all times along with your valid passport (at least valid for 6 more months upon the latest possible return date) to proof your legal permit status at all times.
Changes to these regulations can happen very quickly and without proper notification of your local foreign affairs office. Always check with the local embassy of Venezuela before your departure for the latest regulations. If you are entering via port or land, you still need a visa. Please be aware, that you will need to pay a departure fee at the airport of 145,00 Bolivares (or the equivalent in USD). This fee is to be paid separately at a dedicated booth at the airport. For details on visa regulations for your nationality see Embassyworld.com or contact our travel consultants . Please be aware of US transit regulations if you are flying to Venezuela via the USA. | |
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