Student visas — study at accredited institutions abroad
Student visas let qualified applicants study at accredited institutions, typically with limited in-term working rights and a defined post-study work window. Examples include the UK Student visa, Canadian Study Permit (with PAL requirement since Jan 2024), Australia subclass 500, and US F-1.
Typical characteristics
- Requires confirmed enrolment at an accredited / designated institution.
- Financial-resources test on maintenance funds and tuition.
- In-term work typically limited to 20–48 hours per fortnight.
- Most have a distinct post-study work route (UK Graduate, Canada PGWP, Australia subclass 485, US OPT).
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland(1 route)
Republic of Ireland(1 route)
Federal Republic of Germany(1 route)
Portuguese Republic(1 route)
Kingdom of Spain(1 route)
Kingdom of the Netherlands(1 route)
Canada(1 route)
Commonwealth of Australia(1 route)
United States of America(2 routes)
F-1 Student Visa (with OPT and STEM OPT)
Non-immigrant student visa for academic study at a SEVP-certified institution, with post-study OPT employment authorisation.
J-1 Exchange Visitor
Exchange visitor visa covering academic scholars, students, trainees, interns, researchers, au pairs, and other exchange programs.