✅ Student Visa Eligibility Criteria – The Visafy
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🌍 General Student Visa Eligibility Criteria
While specific requirements vary by country, most student visas typically require:
- Proof of Enrollment: A valid acceptance letter from a recognized educational institution.
- Financial Evidence: Proof that you have sufficient funds to cover tuition fees, living expenses, and travel costs.
- Language Proficiency: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or equivalent language test scores (if applicable).
- Valid Passport: A passport valid for the entire duration of your stay, with extra validity for buffer time.
- Health Insurance: Some countries require mandatory student health insurance.
- Character & Health Checks: Police clearance certificate and medical examination reports.
✈️ Country-Specific Visa Eligibility Criteria
🇬🇧 United Kingdom (UK)
- Acceptance into a course with a licensed student sponsor.
- Ability to demonstrate financial stability (£1,334/month in London; £1,023/month outside London).
- Minimum B2 level in English proficiency (IELTS: 5.5+).
- Proof of payment for the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS).
🇨🇦 Canada
- Acceptance letter from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
- Proof of sufficient funds (CAD $10,000/year outside Quebec; CAD $11,000/year in Quebec).
- IELTS or TOEFL scores (IELTS: 6.0+ band preferred).
- Medical exam and police clearance certificate.
🇦🇺 Australia
- Enrollment in a CRICOS-registered course.
- Financial proof covering tuition, travel, and living costs (AUD $24,505/year).
- English proficiency: IELTS (5.5+), TOEFL (46+), or PTE (42+).
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the entire stay.
🇳🇿 New Zealand
- Acceptance into a recognized institution.
- Financial evidence: NZD $20,000/year for living costs.
- English proficiency: IELTS (5.5+), TOEFL (46+), or PTE (42+).
- Medical insurance for the entire duration of stay.
📋 Required Documents for Student Visa Applications
When applying for a student visa, you will typically need the following documents:
- Passport with validity beyond the course duration.
- Letter of acceptance from an accredited educational institution.
- Financial documents proving your ability to cover expenses.
- Language proficiency test scores.
- Visa application form and payment receipt.
- Medical test results and police clearance certificate.
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