Student Visas
25 countries covered
A student visa lets you study full-time at an approved institution abroad, and often permits part-time work and a post-study stay-back. Financial proof, an admission/enrolment letter and health cover are common requirements. Compare student-visa fees, work rights and processing times by country below.
Compare student visas by country
| Country | Visa | Fee | Processing | Stay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Student Visa (Subclass 500) | AUD 1,600 | Weeks to a few months | Up to 5 years, matching your course | View → |
| Canada | Study Permit | CAD 150 | Weeks to a few months | Length of study + 90 days | View → |
| China | Student Visa (X1 / X2) | Varies by nationality | ~4 working days | Course length (residence permit) | View → |
| France | Long-Stay Student Visa (VLS-TS) | EUR 99 | A few weeks | 1 year, renewable as a residence permit | View → |
| Germany | National Student Visa (Type D) | EUR 75 | Several weeks to months | Converted to a residence permit for the study period | View → |
| Hong Kong | Student Visa | HKD 230 | ~6–8 weeks | Course length | View → |
| Ireland | Student "D" Visa | EUR 60 + IRP EUR 300 | ~4–8 weeks | Course length | View → |
| Italy | National Student Visa (Type D) | EUR 116 (approx.) | 1–3 weeks (visa) | Course length (permit) | View → |
| Japan | Student Visa | JPY 3,000 | COE 1–3 months; visa ~1 week | Matches the study period (residence status) | View → |
| Malaysia | Student Pass | From ~RM 1,000 (EMGS + pass) | 2–4 weeks | Course length | View → |
| Netherlands | Residence Permit for Study | EUR 228 (approx.) | 2–8 weeks | Length of study | View → |
| New Zealand | Student Visa | NZD 375 | Weeks | Length of the course | View → |
| Norway | Study Residence Permit | NOK 6,300 (approx.) | Weeks to a couple of months | One year, renewable | View → |
| Portugal | Student Visa (Residence) | EUR 90 (visa) + residence fees | Weeks to a couple of months | Course length | View → |
| Qatar | Student Residence Visa | From QAR 500 (varies) | 1–3 weeks | 1 year, renewable | View → |
| Saudi Arabia | Student Visa | Varies | 2–4 weeks | 1 year, renewable | View → |
| Singapore | Student Pass | SGD 90 (SGD 30 application + SGD 60 issuance) | ~1–4 weeks | Length of the course | View → |
| South Korea | Student Visa (D-2) | USD 60 (approx.) | 1–2 weeks | Course length | View → |
| Spain | Student Visa | EUR 80 (approx.) | 2–4 weeks | Course length | View → |
| Sweden | Residence Permit for Studies | SEK 1,500 | Weeks to a few months | Length of study | View → |
| Switzerland | Student Residence Permit | CHF 88 (approx.) | 8–12 weeks | One year, renewable | View → |
| Turkey | Student Residence Permit | Card + fee (varies) | Weeks | Course length | View → |
| United Arab Emirates | Student Residence Visa | From AED 3,000 (varies) | 1–3 weeks | 1 year, renewable (up to 5 for top students) | View → |
| United Kingdom | Student Visa | GBP 524 (from outside the UK) | Usually within 3 weeks | Length of the course + short buffer | View → |
| United States | F-1 Student Visa | USD 185 | Varies by consulate; apply early | Length of academic program + grace period | View → |
Australia
Student Visa (Subclass 500)
- Fee: AUD 1,600
- Processing: Weeks to a few months
Canada
Study Permit
- Fee: CAD 150
- Processing: Weeks to a few months
China
Student Visa (X1 / X2)
- Fee: Varies by nationality
- Processing: ~4 working days
France
Long-Stay Student Visa (VLS-TS)
- Fee: EUR 99
- Processing: A few weeks
Germany
National Student Visa (Type D)
- Fee: EUR 75
- Processing: Several weeks to months
Hong Kong
Student Visa
- Fee: HKD 230
- Processing: ~6–8 weeks
Ireland
Student "D" Visa
- Fee: EUR 60 + IRP EUR 300
- Processing: ~4–8 weeks
Italy
National Student Visa (Type D)
- Fee: EUR 116 (approx.)
- Processing: 1–3 weeks (visa)
Japan
Student Visa
- Fee: JPY 3,000
- Processing: COE 1–3 months; visa ~1 week
Malaysia
Student Pass
- Fee: From ~RM 1,000 (EMGS + pass)
- Processing: 2–4 weeks
Netherlands
Residence Permit for Study
- Fee: EUR 228 (approx.)
- Processing: 2–8 weeks
New Zealand
Student Visa
- Fee: NZD 375
- Processing: Weeks
Norway
Study Residence Permit
- Fee: NOK 6,300 (approx.)
- Processing: Weeks to a couple of months
Portugal
Student Visa (Residence)
- Fee: EUR 90 (visa) + residence fees
- Processing: Weeks to a couple of months
Qatar
Student Residence Visa
- Fee: From QAR 500 (varies)
- Processing: 1–3 weeks
Saudi Arabia
Student Visa
- Fee: Varies
- Processing: 2–4 weeks
Singapore
Student Pass
- Fee: SGD 90 (SGD 30 application + SGD 60 issuance)
- Processing: ~1–4 weeks
South Korea
Student Visa (D-2)
- Fee: USD 60 (approx.)
- Processing: 1–2 weeks
Spain
Student Visa
- Fee: EUR 80 (approx.)
- Processing: 2–4 weeks
Sweden
Residence Permit for Studies
- Fee: SEK 1,500
- Processing: Weeks to a few months
Switzerland
Student Residence Permit
- Fee: CHF 88 (approx.)
- Processing: 8–12 weeks
Turkey
Student Residence Permit
- Fee: Card + fee (varies)
- Processing: Weeks
United Arab Emirates
Student Residence Visa
- Fee: From AED 3,000 (varies)
- Processing: 1–3 weeks
United Kingdom
Student Visa
- Fee: GBP 524 (from outside the UK)
- Processing: Usually within 3 weeks
United States
F-1 Student Visa
- Fee: USD 185
- Processing: Varies by consulate; apply early
Student visa FAQs
What is a Student visa?＋
A student visa lets you study full-time at an approved institution abroad, and often permits part-time work and a post-study stay-back.
How many countries' Student visas can I compare here?＋
VisaViews currently covers Student visa requirements for 25 destination countries, each with fees, processing times, eligibility and how to apply.
Do Student visa requirements differ by country?＋
Yes — fees, eligibility, processing times, work rights and application steps vary significantly by destination and often by your nationality. Always check the specific country page and the official government source.