Visa Information and Resources
Some DePaul study abroad programs require students to obtain student visas. On this page, you will find links to
where you can find relevant information about visas organized by country. The best source of information for
entry and visa requirements is at the local consulate or embassy of your host country. Local consulates and
embassies provide the most up-to-date visa requirements for students who are planning to study abroad. If your
program requires you to obtain a visa, it is your responsibility to contact the host country’s local consulate or
embassy for up-to-date instructions on how to obtain a visa.
Please be aware if you plan on traveling before or after your program dates, you may be restricted by entry
and/or exit requirements of the country. Please contact your Study Abroad Advisor before you book your flights
in order to discuss pre- or post-program travel plans.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The information below is a summary of the requirements for various countries. Visa
requirements can be quite detailed and governments can change visa rules, costs and regulations very quickly. It
is the student’s responsibility to verify the most accurate and up-to-date visa information of the host country.
The Study Abroad Program will update this website periodically to reflect changes and updates.
This webpage was last updated on: 02/14/2017
Special Note for non-U.S. Citizens:
If you are an international student/non-U.S. citizen, please also contact International Student and Scholar
Services at [email protected] in order to ensure that you understand any requirements. We encourage you to
work closely with your ISSS and Study Abroad Advisors, as well as the Embassies or Consulates, to ensure that
you have the proper documentation to allow you to exit and re-enter the United States for your academic
program. Green Card Holders / Permanent Residents should contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services office in the Department of Homeland Security in order to determine the best course of action in
preparing for a study abroad program.
Please note that visa information is most applicable to term-long study abroad programs. For short-term study
abroad programs, please contact the Program Manager listed on specific program web pages for more
information.
A B C F G H I J M P S T U
Australia
Nearest Consulate or
Embassy
Contact Information
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123 North Wacker Drive, Suite 1330
Chicago, IL 60606
1-312-419-1480
http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/500-#
A Helpful Checklist of what you will need to apply:
http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/500To study in Australia, students need a Student Visa (subclass 500). You will need:
- Proof of enrollment for all intended courses (Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
- Copy of birth certificate or Driver’s License
- Certified copy of academic transcripts or letter/statement from overseas Education Institution
i.e. DePaul University
- Include a statement of genuine intent to stay in Australia, temporarily
- Online application All required doc’s must be uploaded onto the online application
- Migration form 956 Advice by a migration agent/exempt form
- Appointment or withdrawal of an authorized recipient- Form 956A
-Copy of Passport
-Proof of OSHC Overseas Student Health Cover *you will get this from Monash University
-additional materials may be required depending on the office processing your application
Anywhere between one month or three months
Approx. $400 USD *costs are subject to change
Please note: You may need to contact the Australian Office in Canada by phone at 1-613-238-
Specific Programs that
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Austria
Nearest Consulate or
Embassy
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1040. You can apply for the visa online, by post, or in-person. You can apply as soon as you
receive your official offer letter and COE form from the host institution. Need Type 575 Visa.
Melbourne: Monash University Full Curriculum in Liberal Arts, Social Sciences,
Communications and Commerce
Australia: Australian Catholic University Exchange
Honorary Consulate
203 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60601-1262
1-312-245-7500
https://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/embassy/consulate-general-new-york/practical-advice/visa-andresidence-permit.html
Vienna University of Economics and Business strongly encourages students staying in Austria
from 91-180 days to apply for a D-Type visa at the Austrian Consulate in their jurisdiction prior
to leaving for Austria to avoid complications upon arrival. Find your consulate here:
http://www.austria.org/jurisdiction.
If students are unable to apply at the consulate prior to leaving, they can apply for their visa at
the Austrian consulate in Bratislava, Slovakia when they arrive if they are US or Canadian
citizens or citizens of a visa-exempt country. If students decide to apply for their visa in
Bratislava, they should contact their airline before buying a ticket to ensure they can check-in
without a study visa.
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Belgium
Nearest Consulate or
Embassy
Contact Information
Website(s)
Typical visa application
materials
-Application form
-2 Passport size photos
-Copy of passport/greencard/visa
-Certified copy of birth certificate
-Proof of housing in Austria (e.g. proof of property, lease, private stay: please use this form)
-Proof of health insurance. If applicant can be insured with Austrian social insurance after
arrival (e.g. students, family members, employment), travel health insurance for first 4 weeks
after arrival is sufficient.
-Proof of financial means (bank statement with full transactions of last three months)
-Letter of admission issued by Austrian school/university
-If available: return flight information
Checklist available here
3-4 weeks prior to departure
Visa D fee $112
Vienna: Vienna University of Economics and Business College of Law International Exchange
Paul M. Van Halteren
1713 West Beach Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60622
For visa inquiries, contact the Consulate General in New York
One Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza, 885 Second Ave, 41st Fl.
NY 10017 New York
United States
1-212-586-5110
Chicago Honorary Consulate 1-773-342-6884
http://www.consubel-chicago.org/doku.php?id=start
For a complete list of application materials: http://unitedstates.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/visabelgium/higher-education-students
• Two completed and signed visa application form
• A passport or similar travel document valid for more than 15 months. In some
countries it’s required for the passport to be no more than 10 years old, and have two
empty consecutive pages facing each other.
• 2 recent passport photos (signed on the back)
• Language form in (French, Dutch, or German); to indicate your language preferences.
The option you choose will be used by the Belgian Home Office to communicate its
decision regarding your visa application. There is no English version. Please retain a
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copy for your records. (No need to notarize)
Proof that you have sufficient financial income or support for the duration of your stay.
This must cover your healthcare, living, study and accommodation costs as well as the
cost of your return ticket. This can be in the form of a certificate stating you have
received a grant or scholarship, an agreement of financial responsibility from your
sponsor, or your personal bank statement showing sufficient funds. Signer must sign
and date the financial support and join a notarized copy of his/her driver’s license
A medical certificate stating you don’t carry any diseases that may endanger public
health (such as TB, diseases that require quarantine and other infectious diseases) as
well as two copies. If you choose your family physician, the doctor’s signature needs
to be notarized by a notary public. The document must then be authenticated by
apostille, which is to be obtained from the Secretary of State where the notary public
has his/her office.
A nationwide criminal history record (FBI identification record) dated within six months
of your date of application for the visa. Please provide one original and two copies.
Upon arrival in Belgium, you must register yourself with the City Hall of your place of
residence in Belgium within 8 days of your arrival.
Students will most likely need to mail their visa application to an Embassy or
Consulate General, in New York City or Washington, D.C.
Student visa requirements for Belgium also include proof of your student status and study
plans. For this, you may need:
• Proof of registration at a recognized higher education institution in Belgium (must
cover a full-time course of study, suggesting that the candidate’s main activity in
Belgium is studying)
• Application for an equivalence certificate for a diploma or certificate conferred abroad
(only required for French Community education)
• Original and certified copy of your diploma, certificate or baccalaureate from your
secondary education, and the academic record from your last year of secondary
education
• Copy of all diplomas and certificates obtained since the end of your secondary
education
• An employer’s statement underlining the necessary for you to pursue higher education
as part of your work (more likely to apply to postgraduate students)
• Documentation giving a brief description of the courses organized by your institution of
choice, with a short explanation comparing those courses to courses organized in your
country of origin
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Chile
Nearest Consulate or
Embassy
Contact Information
Website(s)
Typical visa application
-additional materials may be required depending on the office processing your application
-6-8 Weeks
For a Schengen Long Stay Type D Visa, the Application fee is approximately $216 (must be
paid in Euros);
No visa required for a stay less than 90 days, internship or not. If students plan to travel before
or after the program and their stay exceeds 90 days in total, they will need to obtain a visa for
Schengen long term stay BEFORE arrival. Students are to apply for the visa on their own but
will need the acceptance letter from the Leuven Institute. Note: Because Leuven Institute is not
a recognized institution in Belgium (it is an Irish Institution); students will need to submit the
police record during the visa application. Obtaining the police records can take months.
Students in the past have used an organization called Accurate Biometrics to obtain their police
records and FBI Background checks more quickly (approximately within 72 hours).
Leuven, Belgium: Community, Policy Making, and the EU Parliament
Visits lasting over 90 days
1415 N. Dayton St. Floor 2
Chicago, IL 60642
1-312-654-8780
Consulate Website http://chile.gob.cl/chicago/en/
Visa application guide (see page 4 for student visa requirements):
http://chile.gob.cl/chicago/files/Student-Visa-2016.pdf
check state jurisdiction for Consulates
- Visa Application Form online. Start account here:
materials
(https://tramites.minrel.gov.cl/LogOn.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f)
- Valid Passport (at least for the term of the visa).
- One passport color photograph professionally done (2x2in ).
- FBI Background Check stating that applicant has no records nationwide.
http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/background-checks/list-of-fbi-approved-channelers
- Letter of acceptance from University or School where the applicant will be studying.
- Letter from U.S. home school (DePaul)
- Health certificate recently issued and signed by a Doctor stating that the applicant enjoys
good health and has no communicable diseases.
- Proof of financial solvency (scholarship, notarized letter of financial support from the
parents).
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China
Nearest Consulate or
Embassy
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France
Nearest Consulate or
Embassy
Contact Information
Website(s)
Typical visa application
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-additional materials may be required depending on the office processing your application
Up to 4 Weeks
$160 for student visa for max. 265 day stay
Please contact your Study Abroad Advisor for more information about visas for your study
abroad program in Chile.
Chile: Study At Universidad Adolfo Ibañez
Santiago: Study at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Consulate: 100 W. Erie Street
Chicago, IL 60654
Swift Passport Services:1 E. Erie Street, Suite 525
Chicago, IL 60611
Consulate Tel. 312-803-0095
Passport and Visa Office Tel. 312-453-0210
China Consulate in Chicago- http://www.chinaconsulatechicago.org/eng/
Requirements for X1 Student Visa ( issued to aliens who come to China for study, advanced
studies, or fieldwork for more than 180 days)
(Students staying less than 180 days should apply for the X2 Visa. See requirements here:
http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/visas/hrsq/#X2)
1. Passport
2. Visa Application Form (Form V.2013) and color passport photo, must be typed
3. Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to non-U.S. citizens)
4. Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous Chinese visas (applicable to foreign
citizens who were Chinese citizens and have obtained foreign citizenship
5. Passport photo (2x2)
5. Original and photocopy of the Admission Notice issued by a school or other entities in
China
6. JW201 OR JW202 sample here
-additional materials may be required depending on the office processing your application
4 business days
$140 (multiple entries for 6 months)
Please contact your Study Abroad Advisor for more information about visas for your study
abroad program in China.
Please be aware of length of stay (180 days or less) will determine the type of visa required
(X1 or X2)
205 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 3700
Chicago, IL 60601
312-327-5201
France Consulate in Chicago- http://www.consulfrance-chicago.org/
1. You must complete the Campus France online application process
http://www.usa.campusfrance.org/en/
This application will be reviewed and you will be emailed of your approval
2. Request a student visa at your assigned French Consulate – you must go in person
3. Go to consulate for visa interview – you must appear in person, there will be a visa
processing fee, bring copies of important documents (they will not make copies for
you), bring admission letters for program
4. If relevant, register with the local immigration office once you’re in France
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Original passport or travel document (+ ONE COPY of the identity pages). Your
passport must have been issued less than 10 years ago, be valid for at least three
months after your return to the US and have at least 2 blank visas pages left.
If you are not a U.S. citizen: A valid U.S. permanent residence card ("green card")
or a valid U.S. visa with valid I-94 or valid I-20 (+ ONE COPY).
Positive proof of residence in the geographic area for which the consulate is
responsible:
a. lease or rental agreement in the applicant’s name or a notarized statement
from the owner or leaseholder plus a recent (utility) bill in the applicant’s
name;
b. or the applicant’s driver’s license (+ ONE COPY) issued by a state falling
within the consulate’s jurisdiction;
c. or a valid student ID card (or a statement issued within the past 2 months
from the registrar of your university), which must be located in the
consulate’s jurisdiction.
Processing fee in the U.S. dollar equivalent of €50. Exceptions: Recipients of
scholarships from the French government or European Union (Chateaubriand, Eiffel,
Franco-American Fulbright Commission, Erasmus Mundus, Agence Universitaire de
la Francophonie) are not required to pay the application and processing fee.
One application form (click here for the English version) filled out completely and
signed by the applicant.
One passport photo glued/stapled onto the application form (white background, full
face, no glasses nor hat, closed mouth).
"Attestation" from CAMPUSFRANCE: An e-mail message from CampusFrance
(entitled “confirmation e-mail”) informing the student that he or she may begin
preparations to apply to the consulate for the visa (make appointment, collect
documents). Attention! This message should not be confused with the earlier
message from CampusFrance notifying the student of the creation of his or her
CampusFrance account, or with the message indicating that a receipt for payment
was available for download.
Receipt for payment issued by CampusFrance (does not apply to exempted
students).
Proof of registration: A copy of the student’s official acceptance letter or
acknowledgment of enrollment, addressed to the student and mentioning his or her
full name, printed on institutional letterhead and specifying the exact dates (day,
month, year) of the academic program and including full contact information for the
individual issuing the offer or acknowledgment, as well as the full address of the
educational institution. Said address may serve as the student’s temporary address
in France. Three cases are possible:
a. Students taking part in an exchange program between an American
and a French institution. In this case, the acceptance or enrollment letter
may be issued from either institution provided the formal exchange
agreement is identified and the information specified above is provided.
b. Students enrolling directly in a French institution as an independent
student. In this case, the acceptance or enrollment letter must be from the
admitting institution and include all of the information specified above.
c. Students enrolling in an American program in France (operated by an
American institution with a branch in France). In this case, the acceptance
or enrollment letter must come from the American institution and include all
of the information specified above.
Financial guarantee: Nonscholarship students must prove that they have access to
at least $820 per month. Proof may be provided in the form of:
a. the applicant’s bank statement showing a balance of $820 multiplied by the
number of months to be spent in France,
b. or a notarized financial guarantee form signed by a guarantor declaring
that the guarantor will provide the student applicant with at least $820 per
month, plus the guarantor’s most recent bank statement
c. or for students receiving scholarship and financial aid: Letter of
scholarship award specifying amount and duration of award, issued by the
financial aid office of the student applicant’s home institution.
The French immigration (OFII) form (upper part) [*] should be filled out by the
following students:
a. ALL students who will be staying in France for more than six months (180
days);
b. Students who will be staying in France for a period of time between four and
six months (for a total duration of 91-180 days) who wish to be allowed to
work in France while studying;
c. Students who will be staying in France for a period of time between four and
six months (for a total duration of 91-180 days) who wish to be able to
extend their visa once they are in France.
Applicants are requested to print their e-mail address very carefully to avoid
any risk of confusion or error. Applicants will be notified of their OFII
appointment by e-mail.
16. An airline reservation showing date of departure or a handwritten and legible
statement from the applicant indicating the intended date of departure, as well as a
formal commitment not to depart before that date. It is not possible to modify the start
date of a visa once the application is made.
17. A self-addressed prepaid EXPRESS MAIL envelope from the US POST OFFICE
ONLY - NO FEDEX / UPS / AIRBORNE EXPRESS accepted.
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-additional materials may be required depending on the office processing your application
Campus France processing time is at least 3 weeks
Consulate process takes at least 2 weeks
Students can only apply beginning 90 days from departure date
Long Stay Student Visa $62
Please note: Students must make an appointment at the consulate and apply for visas in
person; appointments can be made here: https://pastel.diplomatie.gouv.fr/rdvinternet/html3.04.03/frameset/frameset.html?lcid=1&sgid=82&suid=1
Only if your length of stay exceeds 90 days
France: Study at Sciences Po (Exchange)
France: Study at École Normale Supérieure
Paris IES: Advanced French Language Studies at IES
France and Sweden: Atlantis II Dual Degree Program
*The Paris Alliance Francaise Spring quarter program is under 90 days and therefore students
DO NOT need a visa, unless they plan to travel within the Schengen Zone for more than 90
days. In that case, students may need a Schengen visa.
Germany
Nearest Consulate or
Embassy
Contact Information
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676 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 3200
Chicago, IL 60611
+1 312-202-0480
Germany Consulate in Chicagohttp://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/03__Consulates/Chicago/00/__Home.html
Detailed Checklist and application formshttp://www.germany.info/contentblob/4888892/Daten/6905810/Study.pdf
-two fully completed application forms and required declaration in duplicate
- two passport photographs (strict requirements, see details)
- valid national passport and two copies of the information page (Please note these important
regulations concerning your travel document/passport:
(a) its validity has to extend the duration of the visa you are applying for by at least 3 months
(b) it has to contain at least two blank pages;
(c) it must have been issued within the previous 10 years. If it has been issued before that,
your passport can not be accepted. That even applies in cases where the validity has been
extended by the authorities of your home country.
- additional for non-US citizens: original of valid US alien registration card or valid US resident
visa (type A, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, O, R) and two copies thereof
- letter of acceptance of a German university/language school/college and two copies thereof
- evidence that you have sufficient funds to support yourself while living in Germany and two
copies thereof
(a) no less than $720 Euros per month
- your driver's license and/or utility bill in your name as proof of residence in the consular
district where you plan to apply
-Proof of health insurance for the first three months in Germany
-A detailed letter of motivation providing information why you wish to study in Germany
-additional materials may be required depending on the office processing your application
Up to 25 days
Study visa $65-$75
Fees may be paid with credit card (Visa or Mastercard only) other fees may apply when used
Please note: U.S. citizens do not need a visa to enter Germany, as there is a visa waiver
program for the first 90 days. The 90-day period usually expires less than a month before
Bonn study abroad students must return to the U.S. so the International Programs Office at
Bonn University will assist with working with the German Immigration Office to provide DePaul
students with an alternative residency permit that covers the remainder of their stay. It costs
approximately 15 Euros instead of the 100 Euro for the electronic residence permit.
Specific Programs that
this visa information
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Greece
Nearest Consulate or
Embassy
Contact Information
Website(s)
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Bonn: German Language, History, and Society at the University of Bonn
Programs lasting over 90 days
650 N. St. Clair St
Chicago, IL 60611
312-335-3915
Greek Consulate General in Chicago- http://www.mfa.gr/usa/en/consulate-general-in-chicago/
1. A valid passport (Please make sure that your passport will be valid three (3) months after
the date you exit Greece) as well at two blank pages
2. One color photograph (2x2 inches). (Please note that it must be glued on the application
form. Applications with stapled photographs will be rejected).
3. A completed and signed National VISA Application Form.
4. Acceptance letter of the institution where you will be studying certified by the prefectorial
office.
5. Letter from a physician stating you suffer from no communicable diseases.
6. National criminal record check from the FBI (*Please see below for more information on
how to obtain an official FBI Background Check).
6. Travel Insurance stating that you are covered in case of a medical emergency and
repatriation in the Schengen States (minimum coverage of € 30.000).
7. Proof of funds for the duration of stay in Greece (signed affidavit from your parents stating
they will cover all your living expenses while in Greece)
8. Parents’ bank and credit cards statements
9. Parents’ W2 forms for the last two years
For more information checkout the link here
-additional materials may be required depending on the office processing your application
7-10 business days
Approximately $99-$180. The Greek Consulate Authorities in the USA accept only cash and
money orders (Please note: The Consulate General of Greece in New York accepts only
money orders.)
Please note:
• The Consular Office reserves the right to ask for further documentation, in addition to the
above mentioned.
• The applicant has to provide a set of photocopies of the above original documents.
• All visa applicants must appear in person in order to submit their application at least two
weeks prior to their trip.
• Once the visa has been approved and issued, we can mail your passport to your residence if
you provide us with a prepaid express envelope only from the post office (FEDEX, UPS, DHL
etc).
A vital part of your student visa application is the official criminal history report. The process
for obtaining this report is lengthy and therefore requesting this information demands your
immediate attention.
Students holding U.S. passports must request their official criminal history report through the
FBI and the document is officially referred to as an FBI Identification Record.
Please follow the instructions below or your request may take up to six weeks to process.
Although the FBI does not admit to expediting record requests, the instructions below can help
to ensure a timely response.
1. Visit http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cjisd/fprequest.htm and follow the instructions for obtaining an
FBI Identification Record.
2. Have yourself fingerprinted. Contact your local police department for information. Download
and print a fingerprint form from the FBI website listed above.
3. Complete the online FBI cover letter found on the FBI website listed above. Please instruct
the FBI to send the report to you (take into consideration whether you want it sent to your
home address or your school address).
For the date needed, you are advised to use 6 weeks from the date you submit the request.
4. Print and Sign the request.
5. Prepare your packet containing:
a. FBI cover letter
b. Fingerprints
c. Fee: Money Order or Credit Card form (NO Checks or Cash will be accepted)
Optional (but highly recommended): In order to expedite the process, enclose a prepaid,
preaddressed, overnight (courier) envelope addressed to yourself.
6. Put the above items in an envelope and mark the envelope “URGENT – FBI Identification
Record must be received by ________(date)” (use the same date you used when completing
the FBI cover letter – 6 weeks from the date you submit the request).
7. Send your request to the FBI (if you use UPS, FedEx, or DHL with a tracking number it’ll be
easier to trace if need be).
8. Follow-up with the FBI by telephone, (304)625-5590, within a few weeks to confirm that
your request was received. If you do not receive your report by the date requested, contact the
FBI to ensure that there is not a problem with your request (often payment is not included).
In the past, some DePaul students have worked with a company called Accurate Biometrics,
to have their fingerprints and FBI Background Check done within a 72-hour period. You may
decide to go that route, but be aware that it may cost more money to go through this process.
If you want to learn more, you are welcome to check out this website:
http://www.accuratebiometrics.com/
Specific Programs that
this visa information
applies to:
Hungary
Nearest Consulate or
Embassy
Contact Information
Website(s)
Typical visa application
materials
Athens: The College Year in Athens (CYA) Experience
Programs lasting over 90 days
303 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
312-344-1290
Consulate General of Hungary- Chicago: https://chicago.mfa.gov.hu/eng
General Documents
1. a wholly and legibly completed, signed “residence permit” application form (can be
downloaded from the website of the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
2. valid passport (the validity of which has to exceed that of the requested visa by at least 3
months)
3. 1 passport-size color photo (not older than 6 months);
4. supporting documents of the purpose of stay
5. justification of the permit of return or further travel;
6. supporting documents of the accommodation;
7. the documents certifying subsistence in Hungary;
8. health insurance or equal financial means.
Educational Documents
1. a certificate of school attendance,
2. a document certifying occupancy in Hungary (the document certifying accommodation in a
student hostel
or the tenancy contract with a duplicate of the title deed), and
3. the documents certifying subsistence in Hungary (bank account statement; or the
declaration of the parents that they assume coverage of all costs of the stay in Hungary; or the
document certifying the scholarship).
4. Attestation of the school that the applicant is exempt from the payment of school fees or
that he/she has already paid the tuition fees.
Long-term Stay Requirements:
- valid passport
- green card or US visa (if applicable)
- 1 passport-size color photo (not older than 6 months)
- completed and signed application form
- a valid and booked plane ticket to Hungary
- inviation letter from Hungarian university
- booked accomodation in Hungary
- insurance for the trip that you will be covered for at least $ 50.000 during your stay in
Europe for any medical and repatriation expenses
- a bank account statements from the last three months
- prepaid, self-addressed envelope (Fedex, UPS, USPS priority) if the applicant may not
take the passport over personally
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Ireland
Nearest Consulate or
Embassy
Contact Information
Website(s)
Typical visa application
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-additional materials may be required depending on the office processing your application
30 days
$66 USD to be paid upon application submission (CASH ONLY)
Students are required to obtain a student visa for this program.
Budapest: Studies in Commerce, Society and Culture in Eastern Europe
Programs lasting over 90 days
1 E. Wacker Dr. Suite 1820
Chicago, IL 60601
1-312-337-2700
https://www.dfa.ie/irish-consulate/chicago/our-services/visas/visas-for-ireland/
Visa Required Countries
Please note: American citizens do not need a visa to study in Ireland
Visa Required Countries (see full list here):
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A letter of acceptance from a recognized college or university confirming that
you have been accepted on a full-time course of study (at least 15 hours per
week).
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Evidence that full fees have been paid (although it is not expected that you pay
more than EUR 7,000 before visa approval).
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Evidence that you have sufficient funds to support yourself while studying in
Ireland. As a student you will not have recourse to State funds and the Irish
government requires that you be able to show that you - or your sponsor - have
immediate access to at least EUR 7,000, the estimated cost of living in Ireland for
a student for one academic year - for each year of your course.
•
Evidence of private medical insurance.
•
A passport valid for at least 6 months after the completion of your course
additional materials may be required depending on the office processing your application
Processing Time
Estimated Cost
Additional Information
Specific Programs that
Approximately within 8 weeks
Single Entry Fee: $60 (euros)
Multiple Entry Fee: $100 (euros)
Additional costs may apply.
Various countries have different fees or exemptions please check here
Please note: American citizens do not need a visa to study in Ireland. However, all
students studying in the Republic of Ireland for more than 3 months must register with the Irish
Police Force and pay a 300 EURO registration fee upon arrival. You will need:
•
Your original passport
•
DePaul University Acceptance / Certification Letter
•
Acceptance letter from your Irish Host Institution
•
CISI Worldwide Health Insurance ID card or confirmation letter (can be printed from
the CISI Participant Portal). Your ID card or confirmation letter must be printed in its
original color format (black and white version may not be accepted).
•
300 Euro Registration fee. Only credit card, debit card and Bank Giro’ are accepted
(American Express cards are not accepted at some GNIB branches). Cash will not be
accepted.
*YEAR students only: An original bank statement from an Irish bank which shows funds of
€3,000. You must open a bank account in Ireland in order to demonstrate your financial status
to the Immigration authorities. Student bank accounts with Irish banks are not liable to any
bank surcharges. You will need to have a letter to open a bank account and this can be
obtained from the International Office at your University. Staff can explain how to open an Irish
bank account during Orientation.
• Additional materials may be required
Programs lasting over 90 days
this visa information
applies to:
Italy
Nearest Consulate or
Embassy
Contact Information
Website(s)
Typical visa application
materials
Processing Time
Estimated Cost
Additional Information
Specific Programs that
this visa information
applies to:
Japan
Nearest Consulate or
Embassy
Contact Information
Website(s)
Typical visa application
materials
Students without USA Passports
Dublin Parliamentary Internship Program
500 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 1850
Chicago, IL 60601
312-467-1550/1/2
To make visa appointments- 1-800-405-0044
Student visa document requirementshttp://www.conschicago.esteri.it/consolato_chicago/en/i_servizi/per_chi_si_reca_in_italia/visastudents.html
•
Duly filled visa application form -Please notice that all the names appearing on the
passport must appear on the application form (all data must match those on the
passport). The form must be dated and signed in front of a Visa Officer at the
Consulate General or, if mailed, only in front of the Honorary Consul/Consular
Correspondent (not Notary Public).
•
Recent passport-size photograph (1.2”x1.5”) on white background, full face and front
view, stapled/blued to the application form. Scanned or photocopied photos will NOT
be accepted
•
Valid passport plus a copy of the page with photograph and expiration date. Passport
must be valid at least 3 months after visa expiration date. Passport must have at
least 2 blank pages to affix the visa
•
Original and copy of driver’s license or state ID
•
Original and copy of official letter of acceptance from an accredited academic
institution in Italy (in Italian language)
•
Original and copy of letter of enrollment from home academic institution addressed to
the Consulate General of Italy, indicating the student’s current status (full-time in
good standing) and expected date of graduation. This letter must be accompanied by
the letter of acceptance into the Study Abroad Program (original an copy), when this
is sponsored by a different US College or University
•
Proof of financial means (bank statement)
•
Affidavit of support
•
Proof of health insurance coverage abroad (certificate or affidavit)
•
Proof of lodging, if not included in the letter of acceptance from the Italian Institution
•
Confirmed flight reservation
•
Return envelope (if students cannot pick up visa in person)
•
Additional documentation may be required
Within 8 days of entering Italy with the visa, you must request a Permesso di Soggiorno
(Permit of Stay) to the Questura in the city where your school is located. When requesting the
Permesso di soggiorno you may be asked to submit copies of the entire documentation
submitted for the visa.
-additional materials may be required depending on the office processing your application
1-3 weeks
As of February 15, 2016 consular fees will apply. $50 Euros per visa
The consulate ONLY accepts money orders
Rome: Italian Language, Culture and Society
Programs lasting over 90 days
737 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60611
312-280-0400
Required visa documents: http://www.chicago.us.embjapan.go.jp/Consular/Visa%20HP%20final/Requirement/certofeligibility.pdf
APPLICATION FILED WITH CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY
1.
2.
3.
4.
Applicant's valid passport, properly signed by bearer
VISA APPLICATION FORM TO ENTER JAPAN (available here), completely filled
out and signed by the applicant
One photograph (2"x 2") attached to application form
Original "Certificate of Eligibility" from the Ministry of Justice in Japan and one
5.
6.
photocopy (For instructions for obtaining the Certificate of Eligibility, have your
Sponsor in Japan refer to www.immi-moj.go.jp.)
Proof of immigration status (For non-U.S. citizens only)
Pre-paid self-addressed return envelope (optional) you must submit a USPS selfaddressed return envelope. (Please note: Recipient’s name and address must match
as on the visa application information).
APPLICATION FILED WITHOUT CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Applicant's valid passport, properly signed by the bearer
VISA APPLICATION FORM TO ENTER JAPAN (available here), completely filled
out and signed by the applicant
One photograph (2" x 2") attached to the application form
A copy of acceptance letter from the receiving educational institution
In addition, if you are...
o receiving Fulbright Grant from Japan-US Educational Commission, the grant
authorization form from the commission
o a researcher, a research proposal and/or curriculum issued by the relevant
educational institution
o attending a vocational school, documents certifying your Japanese
language skills (e.g. certificate of Japanese Language Proficiency Test
Level 2 and above)
Documents certifying that the applicant can defray all expenses incurred during
his/her stay in Japan (e.g. bank statement, documents certifying the
scholarship/grants that the applicant has been awarded)
One clear photocopy of all the documents you are submitting
The Embassy of Japan reserves the right to request additional documents if deemed
necessary.
The Embassy of Japan will not make copies, if you need original documents, please bring
the original and one copy.
Processing Time
Estimated Cost
Additional Information
Specific Programs that
this visa information
applies to:
Jordan
Nearest Consulate or
Embassy
Contact Information
Website(s)
Typical visa application
materials
-additional materials may be required depending on the office processing your application
Approximately 5- 7 business days
U.S. citizens are exempt from visa fees
Please contact your Study Abroad Advisor for more information about how to get your CoE –
Certificate of Eligibility for your study abroad program in Japan.
http://www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/Consular/visa.html#HowTo
Kyoto: Japanese Language and Culture
Osaka: Studies at Kansai Gaidai University
Programs lasting longer than 90 days
Honorary Consul Mr. Ihssan Sweiss
12559 South Holiday Drive Alsip, IL 60803
1-708-272-6665
http://www.jordanembassyus.org/
To study in Jordan students will purchase a tourist visa (about $45-$55) upon arrival at the
airport in Amman. AUM will then help students with the process to extend their visas through
the program departure date. Please note that visa requirements can change quickly. Study
Abroad will update this website to reflect changes as they become available.
An HIV test is required for any student who is applying for a year-long visa. Typically every
student will only extend their 3-month visa for an additional 3 months. For the temporary 3month visa, students of American and European nationalities are NOT required to do an HIV
test. Students of non-American or non-European nationalities will need to take an HIV test.
Processing Time
Estimated Cost
Additional Information
Specific Programs that
this visa information
applies to:
$45-$55
Amman: Arabic Language and Internship at American University Madaba
Mexico
Nearest Consulate or
Embassy
Contact Information
Website(s)
Typical visa application
materials
Processing Time
Estimated Cost
Additional Information
Specific Programs that
this visa information
applies to:
Morocco
Nearest Consulate or
Embassy
Contact Information
Website(s)
Typical visa application
materials
204 S. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60607
312-738-2383 EXT: 1207
http://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/chicago/index.php/visas/90
Please visit the Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago’s website for a complete guide on
how to obtain your student visa.
Everyone who requires a visa regardless of age needs to apply for it in person at the
Consulate.
Requirements:
• Completed application, either typed or clearly printed.
• Apply in person at this Consulate General.
• Valid passport, with a photocopy of the page with the bearer’s personal data, picture
and signature.
• If you are not American, we will need one the following documents:
*Valid US multiple-entry visa and one photocopy.
*Valid I-94 and/or signed I-797, I-20 or J-1 form with one photocopy (all pages).
• Original letter of acceptance from the School in Mexico, issued on letterhead,
signatures in ink and including the following information:
1. Applicant´s full name
2. Level and name of the program/studies/course where the student has been
accepted.
3. Length of the program.
4. Tuition fee.
5. Full name of the Institution and additional information (institution address, telephone,
fax number, e-mail, website and name of the contact).
• Proof of economic solvency (one of the next three options):
-Last six months of bank statements or paystubs proving to have a permanent income of at
least $700.00 US dollars.
-Original letter demonstrating proof of scholarship or other assistance (no scans accepted).
-Sponsor by parents or legal guardian (just for students under 25 years old):
1. Original letter from parents stating that they will send an amount of at least $700.00
US dollars per month.
2. Valid parent’s identifications and student’s birth certificate.
3. Proof of economic solvency: last three months of bank statements, or last three
paystubs or employment letter stating your income.
• One front view picture, regular passport size and in color with white background is
required, (photo machine, digital prints or ¾ right side profile pictures are not
accepted). No glasses.
After entering Mexico, students should go to the nearest “Instituto Nacional de Migracion”
Office to retrieve your resident ID.
Approximately 5 business days
$36
Guadalajara and Mexico City: Study at Panamerican University
Mexico City: Study at Iberoamericana
Mexico City: Study at Tec de Monterrey
950 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 5502
Chicago, IL 60611
1-312-988-7021
http://www.moroccanconsulate.com/index.cfm
Visa Guidelines from Consulate General of Morocco in New York
• A visa application form duly filled out in capital letters and signed
• Original passport (valid for over 6 months at the entry date)
• Copy of the original passport (Pages 1-3)
• Two passport size color photos with white background
• Copy of the applicant's legal status in the US: Green card, F1 Visa, H1B-Visa, L1
Visa, O1 Visa, J1 Visa, or G1 Visa. B1/B2 Visa is not accepted.
• In case the applicant is an F1 or H1B US visa holder, a copy of the I-94 (the I-94 is
a document stapled to the passport) is required
• Copy of the admission letter or class registration issued by the school in Morocco
• Copy of the plane tickets or of the confirmed reservation
Processing Time
Estimated Cost
Specific Programs that
this visa information
applies to:
Peru
Nearest Consulate or
Embassy
Contact Information
Website(s)
Typical visa application
materials
Processing Time
Estimated Cost
Additional Information
Specific Programs that
this visa information
applies to:
Spain
Nearest Consulate or
Embassy
Contact Information
Website(s)
-additional materials may be required depending on the office processing your application
Dependent upon nearest police precinct’s guidelines
• 3 to 90 days stay period (one entry): $22.61
• 3 to 90 days stay period (two entries): $33.92
Please note: Students staying less than 90 days do not need a visa. For visits of more than 90
days, U.S. citizens are required to apply for an extension of stay (providing a reason for the
extension) and can do so at the nearest Police Precinct to their place of residence in
Morocco.
TBD
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60601
1-312-782-1599
http://www.consuladoperu.com/consulados/index.php?consulado=CHICAGO
Passport valid at least 6 months
1. Valid (tourist) visa at the time of application
2. For Students: Enrollment certification issued by a recognized educational institution
3. For interns: Official letter from the foreign university or higher education institution, legalized
by the Peruvian Consulate (or stamped with an Apostille) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
4. Proof of sufficient financial resources to fund your studies or internship in Peru
5. Application form and fee
-additional materials may be required depending on the office processing your application
-Dependent upon country of citizenship and visa type
-Dependent upon country of citizenship and visa type
Please note: http://studiesabroad.com/programs/country/peru/city/lima/viewEmbassies states
that U.S. students can enter as tourists without a visa.
DePaul programs do not currently require visas
Non-U.S. citizens should contact their consulate to verify specific entry requirements
180 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 1500
Chicago, IL 60601
312-782-4588
Student visa information and requirements:
http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/CHICAGO/es/ServiciosConsulares/Serviciosconsulare
senchicago/Documents/documentosvisados/estudiante.pdf
Make an appointment online:
http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/CHICAGO/en/ServiciosConsulares/consularservicesin
chicago/visas/Pages/inicio.aspx
Typical visa application
materials
Processing Time
- National visa application
- Original Passport and ID (original plus one copy) Passport must be valid at least 1 year after
return-date
- Copy of acceptance letter
-Evidence of funds: Statement from University or US Program assuming full financial
responsibility for room and board; Proof of financial aid or scholarship or at least €532/month (or
equivalent in US Dollasrs)
-Proof of Health Insurance with international coverage for intended period of stay in Spain
- You must also get a police record from the countries where you have lived during the
last 5 years
-additional materials may be required depending on the office processing your application
- FBI Background Check stating that applicant has no records nationwide.
http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/background-checks/list-of-fbi-approved-channelers
A month and 10 days
Estimated Cost
Additional Information
Student Visas $160
Please note: students staying less than 90 days do not need a visa
Specific Programs that
this visa information
applies to:
Programs lasting longer than 90 days
Madrid: Pontificia Universidad Comillas College of Law International Exchange
Note: Students in Madrid: Spanish Language and Culture do NOT need a visa but they are not
allowed to stay in Spain or any other Schengen country longer than 90 days total.
Sweden
Nearest Consulate or
Embassy
Contact Information
Website(s)
Typical visa application
materials
150 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 1940
Chicago, IL 60601
312-781-6262
Consulate in Chicago: http://www.chicagoconsulateofsweden.org/
Online application: https://www.migrationsverket.se/info/891_en.html
List of requirements: http://www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals/Studying-inSweden/Universities-and-university-college/How-to-apply.html
If you will be studying at a university or college, you can apply online. In that case, you attach
the documents electronically.
If you submit a paper application, you have to send all the required documents to the
Embassy.
From April 18, 2016 the Embassy in Washington outsource a part of the Schengen visa
process through a partnership with VFS Global. Visa applications for travel to Sweden, shall
be submitted to the VFS Office in Washington, DC: 1731 21st Street NW, Washington, DC
20009, USA.
Documents required by all students
You need:
• If you are not applying online, form no. 105031, Application for residence permit for
students and doctoral students.
• Notarized copies of the pages in your passports showing your personal data and the
validity of the passport. If you have permission to be in a country other than your
country of origin, you must send a notarized copy of these pages as well.
• Statement of admission or letter of acceptance showing that you have been admitted
to a fulltime course of studies.
• A bank statement confirming that you have money of your own to support yourself
with. The bank statement that you attach with the application should be dated at the
time of your application. For applications submitted to the Migration Agency on 1
January 2016 or later the support requirement is a minimum of SEK 7,974 per
month.
or
• A document issued in your name showing that you have received a scholarship or a
similar means of support (e.g. a student grant) and describing both the monthly sum
and the period during which you will receive the money.
or
• A document showing that you have received a training grant (applies to doctoral
students) or a studentship, with details of the amount(s) and the period concerned
Application fee should be paid in the form of one money order or certified bank check, payable
to the Embassy of Sweden OR to the Swedish Consulate where you submitted your
application. If you are applying in person at the Embassy, the application fee can be paid with
a credit card (not American Express).
Read more under ‘Fees’
If you intend to study for one year or more, you must show that you can support yourself for 10
months per year: If you can prove that you have free accommodation and/or food through
the university, university college or an organization working for international exchange, the
amount per month can be reduced. The monthly amount is reduced by SEK 1,557.50 per
month for free food and by SEK 1,557.50 per month for free accommodation. For
applications submitted to the Migration Agency on 1 January 2016 or later the monthly
amount is reduced by SEK 1,550.50 per month for free food and by SEK 1,550.50 per
month for free accommodation.
Students at university or university college
If you wish to study at university or university college, you need:
• The documents required by all applicants (see above)
• A copy of the document showing that you have comprehensive health insurance valid
in Sweden (if you will be studying for less than a year). The Migration Board
requires the exact dates of coverage, policy with no termination (as long as the
premium continues to be paid) are not valid. If you are covered by insurance from
the university or university college (institute) concerned, you must send a certificate
showing this.
Processing Time
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Additional Information
Specific Programs that
this visa information
applies to:
Switzerland
Nearest Consulate or
Embassy
Contact Information
Website(s)
Typical visa application
materials
Processing Time
Estimated Cost
Additional Information
-additional materials may be required depending on the office processing your application
-Dependent upon country of citizenship; usually for non-EU residents wait can take up to 1-2
months
Residence permits for students: SEK 1,000 (USD equivalent)
You must have paid a portion of the fee before handing in your application
Please contact your Study Abroad Advisor for more information about visas for your study
abroad program in Sweden.
France and Sweden: Atlantis II Dual Degree Program
Linköping: Study at Linköping University
Embassy of Switzerland in Washington (DC)
2900 Cathedral Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC 20008-3499
+1 202 745 7900
For more information: https://www.eda.admin.ch/eda/en/home/entry-switzerlandresidence/visa-requirements-application-form.html
Checklist of requirements: https://www.eda.admin.ch/content/dam/countries/countriescontent/united-states-of-america/en/131.30_Merkblatt_Student_Visa.pdf
Requirements:
1. Three national (type D) visa application form, fully completed and signed by the applicant.
Applications which are not duly completed, dated and signed will not be accepted. Please also
indicate your e-mail address and a contact phone number.
2. Four recent passport photos (very strict requirements, please consult the details on the
webpage). Digital files and photocopies will not be accepted.
3. Two copies of valid passport or travel document
4. If applicable, original and copy of proof of residency in the USA, e.g. a valid permanent
resident card (green card), F-1 visa (plus copy of I-20), etc. Notarized copy if applying by mail.
5. Two copies of confirmation/registration letter from the school, university, etc. in Switzerland
6. Two copies of confirmation of payment of school tuition fees
7. A statement containing exact details of income and assets, with official proof and/or bank
statements (2 copies each)
8. Two copies of previous diplomas and school certificates
9. Two copies of a written confirmation that the applicant will leave Switzerland after he/she
completes the chosen course study
10. Two copies of a resume (biographical data, schools attended, etc.)
11. Two copies of a brief essay on the applicant's future plans
12. Visa fee & additional postage fee, please check the website for the current fees
Your request will be forwarded for a decision to the competent cantonal foreign police where
you
intend to study and the representation will only be able to issue your visa upon receipt of the
authorization. Please note that the procedure takes at least 8-10 weeks.
Once the authorization has been given, you will have to send the following documents to the
competent Swiss representation in order to obtain you visa:
1. Original passport or travel document
2. If applying by mail: one prepaid, self-addressed return envelope with a tracking number
-additional materials may be required depending on the office processing your application
8-10 weeks
Est. $0.00 (Free of charge)
Please contact your Study Abroad Advisor for more information about visas for your study
abroad program in Switzerland.
Specific Programs that
this visa information
applies to:
Turkey
Nearest Consulate or
Embassy
Contact Information
Website(s)
Typical visa application
materials
If your length of stay exceeds 90 days
Switzerland: SwissStudy+
455 North Cityfront Plaza Drive NBC Tower
Unit: 2900 Chicago, IL 60611
312-263-0644
http://www.chicago.cg.mfa.gov.tr/
-For visits less than 90 days, students can apply for an e-Visa:
https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/info/what-is-an-e-visa/
Required Documents
- Passport
- Completed Education Visa Application Form
- 1-2 recent passport sized photos
- Acceptance letter from DePaul University
- Acceptance letter from your university in Turkey
- Income Statement/ Sponsorship Letter
- Visa processing fee
You may need
Affidavit of support- To be filled out by the person who may be supporting you financially while
abroad (typically a parent or guardian)
Bank account statement or letter
Copy of passport photo page
Copy of round trip flight itinerary
Processing Time
Estimated Cost
Additional Information
Specific Programs that
this visa information
applies to:
United Kingdom
Nearest Consulate or
Embassy
Contact Information
Website(s)
Typical visa application
materials
-additional materials may be required depending on the office processing your application
e-Visa processed within 48 hours
Varies depending on student citizenship_ USA: $30 USD (Mastercard/Visa)
Please contact your Study Abroad Advisor for more information about visas for your study
abroad program in Turkey.
Istanbul: Study at Koç University in Turkey
British Consulate-General - Chicago
625 N Michigan Ave #2200
Chicago, IL 60611
312-970-3800
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration
For more information using LSBU website, information found here
Student Visitor Visa Requirements (less than 6 months)
•
a current passport or other valid travel identification
•
Complete the online application
•
2 passport size colour photographs
•
evidence that you can support yourself during your trip, e.g. bank statements or
payslips for the last 6 months
•
details of where you intend to stay and your travel plans - you shouldn’t pay for
accommodation or travel until you get your visa
•
your tuberculosis (TB) test results if you’re from a country where you have to take the
test
You’ll need to have a blank page in your passport on which to put the visa.
You’ll need to provide a certified translation of any documents that aren’t in English or Welsh.
Read the guide for a full list of documents you can provide.
Documents about your course
You must provide proof of:
•
the course you’re studying, e.g. a letter of acceptance from the educational institution
- on official headed paper, stating the course’s name, duration and cost (including
accommodation)
•
your previous study, e.g. academic certificates, academic references, academic
transcripts
•
any English language ability or qualifications, e.g. test certificates, award certificates
for degrees taught in English
For London South Bank University (LSBU) & CEA London Study Center Students:
Tier 4 Visa Process (Students studying in London for 6+ months and all internship
students are required to obtain a Tier 4 Visa)
Students are required to forfeit their passport to the British consulate for the duration of the
visa processing. If students have plans to travel outside of the country prior to the program
start date, students should obtain secondary passports, cancel prior international travel plans,
or switch to the Full Curriculum program.
Documents required:
•
Complete the online application
•
a current passport or other valid travel documentation (at least 2 blank pages)
• Immigration health surcharge (IHS) reference number - If you are coming to study for
more than 6 months you be required to pay a charge of £150 a year. The amount you
are required to pay will be calculated automatically according to the amount of time
your visa will be valid for. You must pay this when you make your visa application. If
you are not required to make a payment you are still required to following the
instructions to receive an IHS reference number.
•
Proof that you can support yourself and pay for your course - this will vary depending
on your circumstances OR parents may show evidence of funds for applicant with
their original bank statement: applicant must be able to show they are related to the
parent(s) with a copy of the birth certificate showing the names of the applicants
parent(s)/an original court document naming the legal guaridan
•
proof of parental or other legal guardian consent if you’re under 18
•
your tuberculosis test results if you’re from a country where you have to take the test
•
You’ll need to have your fingerprints and photograph taken at a visa application
centre (to get a biometric residence permit) as part of your application.
•
You’ll have to collect your biometric residence permit within 10 days of when you said
you’d arrive in the UK (even if you actually arrive at a later date).
•
1 Passport photos: 2x2 with white background (glasses cannot be worn in the
background)
•
Complete UK Student Visa Appendix 8 AND UK Student Visa FAF9 Personal Details
•
Two months prior to the program start date, students will receive an email with
instructions on how to request a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance) statement. This
email will be sent by a CEA advisor.
•
CEA will mail visa documents to the student’s permanent address
•
Receive passport in the mail with visa affixed to one of the pages
Processing Time
Estimated Cost
additional materials may be required depending on the office processing your application
Up to 3 weeks.
Less than 6 months: £89
More than 6 months (Tier 4): £328
Additional Information
Students cannot enter England from Ireland.
Please contact your Study Abroad Advisor for more information about visas for your study
abroad program in United Kingdom.
Students have the option to apply for a visa upon arrival into England***
Specific Programs that
this visa information
applies to:
Sheffield: University of Sheffield Full Curriculum (Academic Year and Winter-Spring students)
London: London South Bank University and CEA Full Curriculum and Internships in Liberal
Arts, Communications, and Commerce