Visa

International students planning to pursue an MS in Italy are required to obtain a long-stay student visa (Type D) if their study duration exceeds 90 days. This visa is necessary for international students and allows for legal residence in Italy for the entire duration of their academic program. The visa application process usually starts after receiving an official offer of admission from an accredited Italian university. Students must submit several documents, such as a valid passport, a visa application form, passport-sized photos, proof of accommodation, proof of funds for daily expenses, valid health insurance covering medical expenses, and educational certificates, including the offer letter. The visa allows part-time work up to 20 hours a week, travel within the Schengen area for short periods, and visa renewal if studies continue. Once in Italy, students must apply for a residence permit (Permesso di Soggiorno) within 8 working days. Because visa appointments can fill quickly, it is advised to start the application process as soon as admission is confirmed.

International students planning to pursue an MS in Italy are required to obtain a national long-stay student visa (Type D) if their study duration exceeds 90 days. This visa is essential for non-EU/EEA nationals and allows legally reside in Italy for the entire duration of their academic program. The visa application process typically starts after receiving an official offer of admission from an accredited Italian university. Students must submit several documents, such as a valid passport, a visa application form, passport-sized photos, proof of accommodation, proof of funds for daily expenses, valid health insurance covering medical expenses, and educational certificates, including the offer letter. The visa allows part-time work up to 20 hours a week, travel within the Schengen area for short periods, and visa renewal if studies continue. Once in Italy, students must apply for a residence permit (Permesso di Soggiorno) within 8 working days. Because visa appointments can fill quickly, it is advisable to start the application process as soon as admission is confirmed.

The graduates who hold an MIM degree in France are eligible to apply for a temporary residence permit to look for work opportunities in France for up to 12 months after the completion of their degree. The Autorisation Provisoire de Sejour (APS) after education work visa allows students to search for a job or opportunity related to their field of study. During this period, the APS visa allows students to work full-time or part-time with a possibility of residence with longer term work permits via a job. This policy supports international talent retention in France's competitive labour market. Students should apply for the APS permit before their student visa expires.

The long term VLS-TS student visa, is necessary for International students if their program duration exceeds 6 months. The VLS-TS visa serves as a visa and a residence permit for the first year after arrival and is then renewable annually for the entirety of the duration of the course. The visa registration process begins with applicants registering with the French Government portal for foreign students known as Campus France to validate their study program and then to receive a Certificate of Enrollment. The visa application requirements include your valid passport, proof of university admission, proof of financial means, details of accommodation, health insurance that is valid in France, language proficiency scores for French or English (depending on the course) and payment of the required visa fees

In case you are planning to pursue degree of MIM in UK, you would have to apply for the student visa also called Tier 4 in UK. It is done in a 70 point scale where you get 50 points for the offer letter from the university, 10 points for meeting the english proficiency as per you program and final 10 points your showing proof of funds to cover expenses. During the course of the process you will have to go through several background check and provide documents as proof. Some of the documents are as follows: 

UK VISA requirements:

• A completed student visa application form
• A valid passport
• CAS or an Acceptance letter 
• Bank statements and Financial documents as proof of funds
• The visa fee payment confirmation receipt
• ATAS certificate if your nationality and course require it
• Original mark sheets/provisional certificates
• Scoresheet of exams like TOEFL, GMAT, IELTS, etc.
• TB report

International students must apply for the Student Visa (subclass 500). Students can start the visa application process first by taking admission in a recognised university and Australia and receiving the Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). Students must show the proof of funds to cover tuition and cost of living expenses, travel expenses, which might go up to INR 14 L. per year. Students also need to submit certain documents, such as a valid passport, English language proficiency proof and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), and a statement of purpose showing intent of study in Australia. Additionally, the student visa also allows students to work up to 48 hours per fortnight during study terms and full-time during holidays or semester breaks. The entire visa process may take up to 4 - 8 weeks.