A Student Visa is different from that of a Tourist, visitor, or a business visa. The documentation required & definition differs from country to country. They are specific in nature for a student visa. We at OCG specializes in student visa as we clearly understand the importance it holds for a student & their family. We assist you & process student for many countries. Student visas are now more in demand than ever. The idea of spending a semester or completing a study program abroad is highly appealing to young students everywhere. Student visas are usually issued for short-term purposes, and you must have already been accepted to a university or educational institution to qualify for the visa.

Visas to Most Popular Study Destinations

• US student visa. The US student visa is also known as an F1 student visa, and it’s valid for one year. If your study program lasts longer, you must renew your F1 visa. To qualify for this type of visa, you must first be registered with the Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). There are also some other types of visas which students can apply for in the United States.
• UK student visa. To qualify for a UK student visa, your study program must meet the course requirements depending on whether you are a full-time or a part-time student. You must also provide evidence of language proficiency.
• Australian student visa. Australia issues a student visa (subclass 500) for five years. You must be a student in an Australian institution and provide a language certificate to get this visa.
• Germany student visa. A student visa for Germany can be valid for three or six months, depending on your study plans. Usually, if you have a long-term student visa after entering the country, you can apply for a temporary student residence permit and no longer need a visa. See how to write a cover letter for a German student visa.
• Canadian student visa. The Canadian student visa is valid for the length of your study course plus an extra 90 days, which allow you to get your affairs in order before going back home. To qualify for this visa, you need to be enrolled in a Canadian institution and meet the financial requirements for a student visa.

• F1 visas are by far the most common form of international student visa in the U.S. F1 students must maintain the minimum course load for full-time student status.
• Let’s take for example for Canada as a country for students.
• “A Student Visa is an authorization to enter into a country,” it is conditional authorization, which means that even if you have a student visa, the officer at the border has the authority to deny you entry into the country.”
• “A Study Permit gives you the authority to stay in the country. It has the details about your purpose: what is your reason, why you are here, what course level you are studying, what is the duration, and if there are any restrictions in terms of work.”
• In other words, think of the difference between Student Visa and Study Permit as follows:
• Student Visa – Allows you to enter Canada.
• Study Permit – Allows you to stay in Canada.