How to get a student visa
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Anxious about getting a student visa? We are here to clear your doubts, provide you with all the necessary information and help you apply for the visa.

24 Sep 2021 42.4K Book icon 2 mins Share
How to get a student visa

Are you excited about studying abroad? We hope you got admitted to a course and institution that you dreamt of. If you are still at the planning phase, here are some steps to get started on your study abroad journey. Alternatively, you can simply contact our counsellors for free, and they’ll help you find an institution and course that fits your academic profile and meets your expectations. Having a written plan or checklist will definitely make your job easy and help you navigate the process smoothly.

Once you’ve figured out how to fund your studies, the next crucial step in your study abroad journey is to get your student visa. You should be prepared for the challenges that might come your way.

Concerns that you might have about getting a student visa

How to get a student visa

Some of the concerns that students generally have are:

  • Will there be any delay in getting my passport?
  • What type of visa should I apply for?
  • Will I get the student visa before the course commences?
  • Will I have to go to a different city to attend the visa interview?
  • What documents should I submit?
  • Are there any destination-specific requirements for student visa applications?
  • Will I be able to clearly answer all the questions asked during the visa interview?
  • What should I wear to the visa interview?

Search through our articles and you’ll definitely be able to find the answers. There are several destination-specific information too.

If you are planning to study in the UK:

You’ll want to know which are the documents to be submitted for the UK student visa, what to expect at the visa application centre, what to do if your visa request is rejected, how to make an appeal and more. You can find student stories too, on our site!

If your dream destination is the USA:

The student visa that you most probably would apply for, is the F1 student visa. You’ll have questions about the U.S. visa procedure and the documents to be submitted, you would want to know how to prepare for the visa interview, a list of common questions asked during an F1 visa interview, tips to answer these questions, how to dress up for the interview and more.  

If Canada is your preferred destination for higher studies:

You’d want to know how to apply for a Canadian student visa, their latest immigration policies etc.

You’ll find similar information for Australia too:

Details about the documents to be submitted for getting a student visa, about GTE etc.

Apart from the wealth of information that you can find on our site in the form of articles related to visas, Here’s what we offer:

  • We have experts who have experience sending hundreds of students abroad and who also double as visa experts. They can help you with your visa application and prepare you for the visa interview.
  • Some students may feel nervous about facing the consulate officer during the visa interview. We can assure you that with our personalised guidance, we can help you face the interview with confidence.
  • Additionally, you will have access to our tips and sample questions to understand the purpose of the interview. Being clear with your objectives and answers should help you overcome any pre-interview jitters.

Use our online material to gather all the information you need to apply for and eventually get a student visa. Our comprehensive guides to getting a visa and passport should clear all your doubts.

Just stick to the timeline suggested by our experts and you will surely make it to your study destination on time! Get in touch with them to kick start your study abroad journey!

The visa rules and regulations are constantly being updated by different destinations, due to the pandemic. You can rely on our international student news page for the latest updates or check out our blogs related to student visas for the latest information.

All the best!

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