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This visa is issued to those who have the desire to study in Canada.  The visa is a combination of a tourist visa and a study permit.  With a study permit, you can start your study at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).   The holder of this visa can stay in the country till the conclusion of his/her study.  In some cases, the holder is permitted to work during the duration of the study.  Acceptance letter from the institution you plan on attending. Proof of paid fees. An essay written by the applicant stating the reason for the choice of institution and purpose of visit. It is a multiple entry visa.

The Germany visa department issues these visa types to individuals who intend to stay in the country for a long period of time or permanently.  If you are staying longer than 180 days you would have to apply for a resident permit. The visa is issued to those going to Germany for employment or study purposes. It takes about one month (30 days) to be processed and has a validity which is greater than 180 days. A letter of admission to study a course or letter of employment is required from holders of this visa type. Travel insurance is required. If you are a minor, a copy of your birth certificate is needed.

This visa is meant for those visiting Australia for the purpose of study. If the visa reaches its validity without the holder not being done with his/her course, the visa can be renewed. Students are permitted to work for up to 20 hours a day. It typically has a validity of 6 months. It is common for students to be exploited by their employers. Employers seem to pay half the minimum salary. If you are minor, you original birth certificate is required. The visa costs R5826 and has a processing time of 14 – 27 days. A letter of admission is required from the institution the holder is enrolling.

This visa is meant for those who seek to attend one of the country’s institutions of learning. Applicants bank statement for the last three months is needed to prove financial sustenance. Enrollment certificate which allows for attendance of courses is needed. The visa can be extended after the 90-day validity period if the holder has not completed the course of study. Minors should have their application forms signed by their parents. Also, original copy of birth certificate should be presented. Holders of this visa type are not allowed to work with this visa type. Proof of accommodation during your stay in the country. This visa costs €60. At the end of your study in the country, you are to leave the country.

This visa is issued for the purpose of studying in Norway. This visa allows successful applicants multiple entry into the country. A letter from the institution confirming enrollment and awareness of trip is required. You have to apply for student’s resident permit. Proof of financial capability is required. This proof could be in the form of receipts of paid fees or documents of scholarship (if any). You'll be required to provide proof of accommodation for the duration of your stay in Norway. You are allowed to work part-time, for up to 20-hours a week, when school is in session and full-time during school holiday. If you are less than 18 years, a letter of consent signed by both parents as well as your birth certificate is required. You'll need to provide evidence that you will return to South Africa at the end of your study. This evidence could be documents showing family ties, businesses or properties in South Africa. The visa is usually processed during a period of 15 days.

This visa is solely for travel undertaken for the purpose of study or other types of training. You are not allowed to work with this visa type. 1 recent coloured passport photograph is needed. Passport, valid for a period of at least 3 months after the applicant’s last day of stay in the Netherlands, is required. Please ensure that the passport has 2 blank pages. Non-South African citizens are required to submit a residence permit valid for a period of at least 3 months after the applicant’s last day of stay in the Netherlands. A well organized travel itinerary is required. An insurance policy stating that the applicant is covered by a Schengen Travel Medical Insurance with minimum coverage of €30,000 for all medical expenses is important. Letter from intended institution confirming offer of admission for study in the Netherlands is necessary. This letter should confirm applicant's details, travel dates, purpose of trip and financial responsibility in the case of scholarship. Proof of sufficient funds for the entire duration of stay in the Netherlands is required. This proof could come in form of an updated transaction history of the applicant from the last three months. Proof of accommodation which could be in form of a hostel payment, hotel reservation or rental of holiday home spanning the entire period is important. Original birth certificate is required for children under 18. If the child is traveling alone, a consent form signed by both parents should be provided. If the child is travelling with only one parent, the other parent must sign the consent form and include a valid means of identification. This visa allows multiple entries into the Netherlands. You are required to return to South Africa at the conclusion of  your study. Overstaying your visa duration could lead to a ban.

South Africans who are looking to study in Croatia can apply for the student visa. The student visa allows its holder multiple entry into the country. Here are the documents needed for applicants:           - One colored 35 x 45 mm passport photograph.           - Valid passport and photocopy of a passport           - Health insurance certificate issued by the Croatian Health Insurance Fund must be provided.           - Proof of private health insurance and travel insurance for South African must be provided.            - Proof of sufficient funds to support yourself must be provided: a scholarship or proof of having access to finances in the amount of at least €70 per day.           - If you are studying with scholarship, the proof of receiving a scholarship must be provided.           - Proof of admittance to a higher education institution in Croatia written in Croatian language, or a certificate indicating the student is in a student or youth exchange program. Letter of consent from applicants’ parent if the applicant is a minor. Students should register with the police department or police station upon arrival to Croatia. Students can also fill for resident permits. The permit can be renewed after 12 months. Full-time students can apply for occasional student work. The visa is usually processed during a period of 15 days.

This visa is issued to people who have the intention to study longer than 30 days in one of the institutions in Poland. The visa allows the applicant multiple entry into Poland. You'll be required to present a  letter of admission from the institution you intend to study in. This letter must contain details of the course of study. Certificates and transcripts of applicant's previous schools should be submitted. This visa allows you to be a part-time worker while studying. Applicants must be willing to obey all the rules and regulations of the country. You'll be required to show proof of financial sustenance for the duration of stay in Poland. This proof must show that applicant can afford at least €20 daily. If you'll be getting financial support from a third party, you'll need to show proof of a declaration from your sponsor. This proof could be a scholarship offer letter. If you are a minor, a consent form signed by both parents is required. The original copy of the minor’s birth certificate is required. You should have a proof that you are in good health condition. The visa is usually processed during a period of 15 days.

This visa is issued to people who have the intention to study in one of the institutions in the country. The visa allows its holder multiple entry into the country. A letter of admission from the institution with details of the course of study. Original copy of birth certificate for minors. If you are less than 18, your application form should be signed by both parents. Proof of sustenance for the duration of stay. Proof of accommodation is mandatory. The visa is usually processed during a period of 15 days. This visa will set you back  €60.

This visa is issued to people who have the intention to study in a New Zealand institution. This visa allows multiple entry into New Zealand. A letter of admission from the institution with details of the course of study is required for the application of this visa. This visa allows the applicant study for as long as the program takes. Holders of this visa in New Zealand can work part-time for up to 20 hours per week while studying full-time. Document from your doctor in South Africa showing that you are in good health condition. Proof of funds is required to show you'll be capable of taking care of your expenses during your stay in New Zealand. In case of scholarships, documents reflecting sponsorship is important for the application process. You must be willing to meet all the conditions of your visa. You'll be required to show proof of accommodation for the entirety of your stay in New Zealand. The visa is usually processed during a period of 29 - 63 days.

The Portugal study visa is meant for those who seek to attend one of the country’s institutions of learning. There are two types of Schengen visa that can be gotten for this purpose: The type-C visa is gotten for short stays or for transit. The short stay is always within the period of six months. This visa allows one, two or multiple entry. The type D visa is for a period longer than 6 months. It could last for at most five years.   Applicant's bank statement for the last three months is needed to prove financial sustenance for the duration of stay. Enrollment certificate which allows for attendance of courses is needed. If you are minor, the original copy of your birth certificate is required during the visa application process. Proof of accommodation for the duration of the stay in the country should be provided. The visa could take 2-3 months to be issued. You are also required to submit a criminal record to show if you have committed crimes in the past. All students are required to get a residence permit or card. Students from South Africa are allowed to take up casual employment with this visa. 

People who have been enrolled to one institution or the other would need this visa type. If the student’s program is not up after the 90-day validity, then the visa can be renewed. A letter from the institution in which the student has been admitted to confirming enrolment should be presented. With this kind of visa, you are not allowed to take up paid employment. Document from your local physician showing you are in good health. If you are a minor travelling alone, a consent form signed by both your parents should be provided. Also, the minor’s original birth certificate should be provided. You must be willing to meet all the conditions of your visa. The visa takes a period of 15 – 30 days to be processed and costs $68.