Top Study Abroad Countries for Pakistani Students with their Visa Process Guide

The application process of student visa is the most demanding and confusing part for Pakistani students. There are documents requirements, legal verifications, medical tests and payments involved in this process. Moreover, the requirements of student visa for Pakistani students are different in each country and there is no short cut to submit application. You have to follow each step properly, under a specific time frame and fulfill eligibility requirements. In case any mistake, misinformation and missing of document occurs during student visa process, not only the process will delay but there are chances of rejection. So this crucial visa phase requires proper study abroad consultancy services. Here are visa process guides of top favorite study abroad destinations for Pakistani students with brief description.

United States of America

To study abroad in America, Pakistani students require student visas. There are two types of student visas for study in America namely: F1 Visa (for full time study courses at renowned and accredited universities) and M1 Visa (for vocational training study courses). The duration f visa depends on your study course.  There is a list of documents required to apply for both types of visas, eligibility requirements and specific application procedure. Get visa procedure detail of USA for Pakistani students here.

Canada

The student visa application procedure of Canada for Pakistani students can be done online or through Canadian Embassy in Pakistan.  A letter of purpose of study, bank statements for financial process, medical examination, English language proficiency tests and several other legal formalities are required for student visa application. Application fee for application submission will be taken and interviews will be conducted for final selection. The entire visa process to study abroad in Canada is explained here.

China

The student visa process of China for Pakistani students is simplified. There are two types of student visas for study abroad in China such as:  X1 (for under graduate and post graduate study programmers, having validity of 2 to 5 years), X2 (for study programmes of 6 month duration). The application procedure for both types of visas is different. China is quite efficient in visa processing, if the entire documents are arranged on time you will get your visa within 1 month. You will apply for temporary resident permit after arriving in China. The entire student visa process of China for Pakistani students is here.

Australia

The student visa application procedure of Australia for Pakistani students starts with acceptance letter from accredited Australian University. Australian student visa application includes passing the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirements in which proof of adequate finances, purpose of study statement, immigration history of student and current political circumstances will be assessed. The procedure for study visa is explained in complete detail here.

New Zealand

New Zealand is often undemanding and quiet lenient for student visa procedures. There are 5 types of student visas of New Zealand for Pakistani students, each has its own specific eligibility requirements and based on study programme duration. The common requirements of all types of student visa include payment of tuition fee proof, acceptance letter proof, financial adequacy proof and medical tests. To read complete student visa of New Zealand detail for Pakistani students visit this page.

United Kingdom

United Kingdom is peculiar about student visa requirements for international students. Pakistani students will apply for TIER 4 visa if they have been accepted for under graduate or post graduate study programme by an accredited university in the UK. To be eligible for TIER 4 visa, Pakistani students must earn 40 points. The entire process of TIER 4 visas is elaborated in detail here.

Germany

The student visa process of Germany for Pakistani students begins with admission acceptance by recognized German University. There are two types of student visa for Germany namely: Student Visa (Studentenvisum) for Pakistani students enrolled in full time study course and Student Applicant Visa (Studienbewerbervisum) for Pakistani students who want to study abroad in German Universities but after visiting the institutes personally. Both types of student visas of Germany are detailed here.