Most Asian countries require a visa for long-term stay, including studying. Whether you’re aiming to explore rich cultural landscapes, pursue academic excellence, or engage in cross-cultural experiences, understanding the visa requirements is a crucial first step. Let’s delve into the realm of visa regulations, ensuring your seamless transition into the vibrant tapestry of Asian education and exploration.
You must have a valid passport to study at our partner universities and in their respective countries. For most destinations, your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your semester abroad is over. If you discover that your passport does not have enough time left on it, renew it as soon as possible. It could take up to 6 weeks to obtain a new passport, depending on your home city office. If you’re short on time, you can get your passport quicker by using a more express service, where available. This service is usually more costly. For example, the UK’s urgent service allows you to get your passport in 1 week instead of 3+ weeks. Please note that express passports might have some limitations normal passports don’t have. Please check your country’s passport delivery conditions by contacting the local delivering authorities or by visiting the government’s website for more information.
All international students must apply for a student visa (X visa) to study in China. Please check the latest visa regulations and prices from your home country’s Chinese embassy. On the embassy website, you will also download a visa application form before applying for your visa.
All international students residing outside Korea will need to apply for a student visa at the embassy or consulate of the Republic of Korea in their home country.
Apply for your student visa immediately after receiving your official acceptance letter from Korea.
All exchange students, whose total length of stay in Taiwan exceeds 90 days but not 180 days, must apply for a Visitor Visa at a Taipei Representative Office. The required visa application documents and application and payment methods may vary between different countries, so make sure to get the latest instructions from your nearest office location.
To study abroad in Thailand, you need to apply for a student visa before the start of the semester. Please check the latest news and information about visas before applying for a visa at the Royal Thai Embassy website.
Many nations, including European citizens, are entitled to travel to Costa Rica for 90 days without a visa. It is recommended for students studying in Costa Rica for one semester as it might take longer than 6 months to finalize the student visa procedure in Costa Rica.
In Europe, one can generally travel abroad quite freely with Schengen passports. For non-European students, a visa is needed.
The visa application process differs slightly depending on your arrival destination. We want to invite you to visit the following website and to read about the detailed requirements here.
Many nations, including European citizens, can travel to Mexico for 180 days without a visa. Instead of applying for a visa, you will receive a student card upon entering the country. It is recommended for students studying in Mexico for one semester to take advantage of this tourist card, as it is a very convenient way to enter Mexico.
Applying for a Malaysian student visa (Student Pass) is a multi-step process and might seem somewhat complicated. Please note that the visa application process and the list of required documents may change at any time.
Required documents for Social-Cultural visa (may vary depending on the embassy) Required documents for Social-Cultural visa (may vary depending on the embassy) A valid passport
The visa application process depends on your nationality and may change at any time. Make sure to get the latest information on visa regulations for the directly from the Philippine embassy in your home country.
The visa application process and the list of the required documents may change at any time. Make sure to get the latest information on the visa regulations directly from the Australian embassy in your home country.
Make sure to get the latest information on the visa regulations directly from the Sri Lankan embassy in your home country. Getting a visa to a foreign country should never be taken for granted and cannot be guaranteed by Asia Exchange in any way. Please also refer to our terms and conditions.
Students who want to study in the UAE are issued with a UAE Student Visa. Student visas are offered for full-time programs. UAE student visas are valid for a period of 12 months. International students are required to renew their student visas at the end of the 12-month period if their program is longer than that period.
To study at James Cook University (JCU) Singapore, international students are required to obtain a Student Pass.
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