The visa process is often an unknown
challenge looming ahead of aspirants who have opted for higher studies
overseas. However, each country has its specific visa requirements and criteria
which need to be followed.
This article seeks to compare Study Abroad Student Visa processes for
Germany, New Zealand, and Australia for aspirants who wish to opt for any of
these countries.
Germany
After acceptance of the application
to the desired University, the university provides a letter of acceptance is
provided by the university. The next step in the process is document
verification by designated authorities. Document attestation needs to be done at German consulates/
embassies in India for which prior appointment must be taken. To demonstrate
proof of funds, enough to cover tuition fee costs and the living expense for
one year, a blocked account needs to be opened in a German bank. The amount
specified by the visa authorities needs to be transferred into the blocked
account.
Application form filling
and declaration is done next and this is followed by scheduling an appointment
with the VFS for the Germany Student Visa.
On the appointed date, you
need to visit the VFS center and submit your documents. The visa fee needs to
be paid at the time of the visa interview itself. After the above steps are
completed, the application is sent to the German consulate on the next working
day. The visa normally takes around 25 days to process and the student receives
an intimation once the visa is granted. On receiving the intimation the student
has to visit the VFS centre to do his biometrics and submit his passport. His visa
is stamped on the passport and returned in around 5 days.
New Zealand
There are 2 kinds of
student visas offered by New Zealand authorities; the General Student Visa for
full-time study in New Zealand and the Pathway Student Visa for students who
wish to study in New Zealand for more than one course.
A confirmation offer at the
institution of study and proof of funds, comprising of the entire course fee
and living expenses needs to be provided. Other necessary documents involve; a medical certificate,
chest x-ray, and a police certificate. For all documents, English translation
is mandatory. These New Zealand Student Visa Requirements must be met before you apply for a visa. There is no Visa Interview stage in
case of New Zealand.
Australia
The University application
needs to be done bearing in mind the University requirements such as academic
scores and English language Proficiency Test Scores. If the student meets the
entry criteria, the university sends him an offer letter. Post this, financial
documents must be prepared and presented to the university as proof of adequacy
of funds. After this is approved by the University and High Commission, the student must pay the
university fee and get the Overseas Student Health Cover as per the offer
letter. Electronic Confirmation of Enrollment (eCOE) is issued by the university when the student has paid the
deposit to secure a place at the university. The student must satisfy the
criteria specified under the Australian Government’s Streamlined Student Visa Framework
(SSVF) for getting a Student Visa Australia. Visa application must be
lodged at least 6 weeks before the course starts by uploading essential
documents and paying the visa application fee.
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