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Visa To the best of our knowledge, the information below is correct at the time of publication. However, we strongly recommend you check the relevant websites and with the nearest High Commission for the most up-to-date information.
| Visa | | »» Australia and New Zealand | Participants who plan to visit Australia or New Zealand for 12 weeks or less can do so on a simple 3 month Visitor (Tourist) Visa (min. age 16). Participants who plan to visit Australia on a Working Holiday Maker Visa will be permitted to study for a maximum of 4 months. Participants whose stay in Australia or New Zealand will be over 12 weeks and who are ineligible for a Working Holiday Maker Visa will require a Student Visa (min. age 18). To obtain a Student Visa in Australia or New Zealand, participants must (a) book an Intensive or Super Intensive course; (b) show:
- 1) Letter of Offer
- 2) Proof of payment of tuition fees
- 3) Compulsory Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) (at approx. AUD 30 to 90 per month) only for Australia
- 4) Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE); this is sent to the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs by the school in Australia, with a copy sent to the applicant.
- 5) Formal financial statement, that they can support themselves during their stay (basis: AUD 1’200 / NZ 1’000 per month).
At the point of entry, they will also be required to show the visa and the accommodation address. Please contact the Australian or New Zealand embassy or consulate for precise information.
Useful websites: www.immi.gov.au, www.immigration.govt.nz
| | »» England | “Student Visitor Visa Route”
(Course duration of 6 months or less for non EU / EEA-nationals): Non-EU / EEA visa-nationals who are over 18 and wish to come to the UK, must obtain a visa and Entry Clearance as a “Student Visitor” prior to arrival. This can be obtained from a British diplomatic mission overseas. At the point of entry they might also be required to show the school’s confirmation letter, proof of payment of tuition fees, the accommodation address, their return flight ticket and to prove with formal financial statements that they can support themselves during their stay. For some countries a health certificate might be needed. Non-visa nationals can obtain leave (permission) to enter as a “Student Visitor” on arrival in the UK. Students under the age of 18 should apply for Entry Clearance as a “Child Visitor”. Note: Students entering the UK on a “Student Visitor” or “Child Visitor” visa will not be able to work or extend their course.
“Student Visa Route”
(Course duration of 6 months or more from non-EU / EEA countries): Non-EU / EEA nationals who are over 16 need a “Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies” (CAS) when applying for Entry Clearance as a student. The UK Border Authority has approved Eurocentres as an official sponsor which allows Eurocentres to issue the “Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies” for its course participants. The CAS has to be presented at a British diplomatic mission overseas when applying for Entrance Clearance. A non-refundable fee for the “Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies” of GBP 15 will apply. The UK Border Authority recommends that students wanting to study 6 months or more in the UK take an online self-assessment test which gives an indication of the likelihood of receiving the requested Entry Clearance. Additional costs for this test will apply and have to be paid directly. Please contact the British embassy or consulate for precise information. | | »» Canada | Participants who plan to visit Canada for 6 months or less can do so on a simple Visitor (Tourist) Visa. Participants whose stay in Canada will be over 6 months will require a Study Permit. Obtaining a Study Permit can take from a few days to 3 months, depending on where you live. Please contact the Canadian embassy or consulate for precise information.
Useful website: www.cic.gc.ca | | »» Ireland | Participants from many countries outside the European Union require a visa to enter Ireland. For the application they need a letter of acceptance provided by the school, a proof of payment of tuition fees, a medical insurance and a formal financial statement that they can support themselves during their stay. Please contact the Irish embassy or consulate for precise information.
Useful website: www.irlgov.ie | | »»USA | To take over 20 units per week of study, every student must have a student visa (not a tourist visa), obtained from the local American Embassy / Consulate. To apply for the Visa, students need a completed I-20 form from the school. New regulations effective from June 2003 (SEVIS: the new US government automated student visa system) mean that in order to issue the I-20 form, financial documents from the student must be provided (e.g.a bank account statement) proving that he/she has “enough readily available funds” to study / live in the United States for the period covered by the I-20 “available from an identified and reliable financial source”. Please contact the US embassy or consulate for precise information.
Useful website: www.travel.state.gov | | »» Russia | All participants need a tourist visa which is valid for maximum 30 days. For longer studies a student visa is necessary. For stays longer than 3 months, a HIV-test may be required. Please contact the Russian embassy or consulate for precise information.
Useful websites: www.russianembassy.net, www.russian-embassy.info
| | »» France, Spain, Malta, Switzerland | Participants from many countries can take a training course in France, Malta, Spain or Switzerland for up to 13 weeks with a simple tourist visa given at the point of entry. For most countries other than members of the European Union, Iceland, and Liechtenstein, a student visa is required for a stay of more than 13 weeks. Please contact the French, Maltese, Spanish or Swiss embassy or consulate for precise information.
Useful websites: Frankreich: www.diplomatie.gouv.fr; Malta: www.foreign.gov.mt; Spain: www.mae.es (only in Spanish), Switzerland: www.eda.admin.ch. | | »» Germany | Participants from many countries can take a training course in Germany for up to 13 weeks with a simple tourist visa given at the point of entry. A tourist visa cannot then be renewed to extend the stay. For countries other than members of the European Union, a Language Course Visa is required for a stay of more than 13 weeks. This is issued initially for a period of 3 months, but can then be renewed from within Germany, with support from the school. Please contact the German embassy or consulate for precise information.
Useful website: www.auswaertiges-amt.de | | »» Italy | Participants from many countries do not need a visa to take a language course in Italy for up to 13 weeks. For most countries other than members of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland, a student visa is required for a stay of more than 13 weeks. For a stay of less than 90 days, non-EU students must register their presence in Italy with the police headquarters within eight days of arrival. For a stay of more than 90 days, non-EU students must obtain a residence permit, presenting their application at the Post Office. Please contact the Italian embassy or consulate for precise information.
Useful website: www.esteri.it | | »» Japan | Participants from countries other than the 62 countries that have visa exemption arrangements with Japan will require a Short-term Stay Visa (up to 90 days). Participants who need documents (such as a Letter of Acceptance) from Eurocentres Kanazawa for the visa application must fill in the pre-course questionnaire given by Eurocentres Kanazawa prior to enrolment. The completed questionnaire must be returned to Eurocentres Kanazawa at least two months before the course starts and payment in full must be confirmed by our main office at the latest 6 weeks before the course starts. Please contact the Japanese embassy or consulate for precise details.
Useful website: www.mofa.go.jp | | »» China | To stay in China you need a visa (30 or 60 days). This can easily be obtained at the Chinese embassy in your country. It is very important that you apply for a normal tourist visa (L-visa), a student visa is not required for our courses. For a stay of more than 60 days high fees will apply. Visa regulations are often subject to change.
Up-to-date information can be found on these websites:: www.fmprc.gov.cn; www.fmprc.gov.cn
Chinese embassy in your country: www.travelchinaguide.com | | »» South Africa | Students from most countries will need to apply for a visa before departure for South Africa. Students who hold passports issued by the following countries and who intend to stay in South Africa for less than 90 days do not need a visa but will be issued with a Temporary Residence Permit for Visitors on arrival: Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan and Venezuela. Students who hold passports issued by the following countries and who intend to stay in South Africa for less than 30 days do not need a visa but will be issued with a Temporary Residence Permit for Visitors on arrival: Poland, Turkey and South Korea. All students are strongly advised to check the current visa requirements with the nearest South African Embassy or Consulate before departure as the regulations do change from time to time.
Useful website: http://home-affairs.pwv.gov.za |  |
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