When applications of students have been accepted by the institutions they are offered admission letters. The next process or step to make will be to apply for a visa to allow you travel and attend your chosen school.
This article will take a look on how to apply and get a visa or a study permit to be able to study in Germany or Finland.
It has been noticed that some people find it difficult to differentiate between a visa and a study permit, let us take some time to explain this.
A visa can be described as an approval made by an agent of a country who has the right to place it in a passport issued by another country, given permission to the holder of the passport to either transit through the country or enter and stay in the country.
A study visa is a document issued or given by the government of a country that gives permission or allows you to study in that country. It also affords you the opportunity to stay in the country for the duration of the program you are studying.
APPLYING IN GERMANY
A student who is an EU national or a citizen of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland does not require a visa but for others citizens they will need a visa, once you have got an admission letter the next thing to do is to apply for a visa.
The following documents will be needed at the German Embassy
Evidence of financial resources
To show you can take care of yourself you will need to provide evidence of your financial capability. This evidence will include
Security on a blocked account
Proof of parents’ income and assets
Bank guarantee
Someone whose place of residence is in Germany agrees to assume the costs for you
Scholarship from a recognized scholarship foundation
Apart from these other documents could include
Fluency in German
Health certificate
Admission letter
APPLYING IN FINLAND
Students are usually expected to take entrance exams before been accepted to study in Finland. If you are successful, you will need the following documents
Evidence of financial resources
Non EU/EEA students need to show they have of 560 pounds which is the least requested by the immigration agents, it is advised you have about 900 Euros monthly.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit the countries embassy with the necessary documents and you will be told what to do.
NOTE: It can take a lot of days, weeks or even months to get the visa so make sure you start the application process on time
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