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Visa

To the best of our knowledge, the information below is correct at the time of publication. Yet, we strongly recommend you to check the relevant websites and with the nearest High Commission for the most up-todate information.

Australia and New Zealand: Brisbane – Cairns – Perth – Sydney – Auckland
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. Participants whose stay in Australia or New Zealand will be over 12 weeks will require a Student Visa. To obtain a Student Visa in Australia or New Zealand, participants must (a) book an Intensive course (Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Auckland) or Full-time course (Sydney); (b) show:

• Letter of Offer
• Proof of payment of tuition fees
• Compulsory Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) (at approx. AUD 30.– per month)
• Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE): normally this is sent to the appropriate embassy from the school in Australia, with a copy sent to the applicant.
• 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

Britain: London – Cambridge – Brighton – Bournemouth
Participants from most countries outside the European Union require a visa to enter the United Kingdom. It is recommended that non-EEA nationals who wish to come to the UK, obtain an Entry Clearance before traveling. 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 also to prove with formal financial statements that they can support themselves during their stay. For some countries a health certificate might be needed. Please contact the British embassy or consulate for precise information.

Useful website:
www.ukvisas.gov.uk

Canada: Vancouver – Toronto
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: Dublin
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.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=8605

USA: New York – East Lansing – San Diego
To enter the United States, 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/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html

South Africa: Cape Town
Students participating in an English language course in South Africa for less than 90 days do not need to apply for a study permit. Students from most countries do also not require a visitor's visa before entering South Africa. A visitor's permit will be issued at customs on arrival.

Passport holders from the following countries can stay a maximum of 90 without a visa: Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Venezuela.

Passport holders from the following countries can stay a maximum of 30 without a visa: Poland, Turkey, South Korea. Please contact the South African embassy or consulate for precise information.

Useful website:
home-affairs.pwv.gov.za/visa_schedule.asp

France: Paris – Amboise – La Rochelle
Malta
Spain: Barcelona – Valencia
Participants from many countries can take a training course in France, Malta or Spain 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, Liechtenstein and Switzerland, a student visa is required for a stay of more than 13 weeks. Please contact the French, Maltese or Spanish embassy or consulate for precise information.

Useful websites:
France: www.france.diplomatie.fr/venir/visas
Spain: www.mae.es (only in Spanish)
Malta: www.foreign.gov.mt/pages/main.asp?sec=83

Germany: Cologne
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/www/en/willkommen/einreisebestimmungen/visumangelegenheiten

Italy: Florence
Participants from many countries do not need a visa to take a training course in Italy for up to 13 weeks. 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. Once in Italy, all foreigners (except those belonging to the EU) must then register for a residence permit “Permesso di Soggiorno”. Students with a visa must remember to bring with them a copy of the Eurocentres Confirmation letter stamped by the Italian Embassy in order to obtain their “Permesso di Soggiorno”. Please contact the Italian embassy or consulate for precise information.

Useful website:
www.esteri.it/eng/foreignpol/italstra/vistieng/vistien.htm

Japan: Kanazawa
Participants from countries other than the 57 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 and make full payment for the visa application must fill in the precourse 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. Please contact the Japanese embassy or consulate for precise details.

Useful website:
www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html

Russia: Moscow – St. Petersburg
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

Switzerland: Lausanne
Participants from many countries can take a training course in 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, a student visa is required for a stay of more than 13 weeks. Please contact the Swiss embassy or consulate for precise information.

Useful website:
www.eda.admin.ch

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