General site for US visa requirements:
www.srilanka.usembassy.gov

Information on student visa:
http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html

VISA fee: $ 140

Financial evidence that shows you or your parents who are sponsoring you have sufficient funds to cover your tuition and living expenses during the period of your intended study. For example, if you or your sponsor is a salaried employee, please bring income tax documents and original bank books and/or statements. If you or your sponsor owns a business, please bring business registration, licenses, etc., and tax documents, as well as original bank books and/or statements.

•  Form I-20A-B, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status-For Academic and Language Students or Form I-20M-N, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (M-1) Student Status for Vocational Students. You will need to submit a SEVIS generated Form, I-20, which was provided to you by your school.You and your school official must sign the I-20 form. See the previous section for SEVIS information.

• Online Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application, Form DS-160 . Visit our DS-160 webpage to learn more about the DS-160 online process.

• A passport valid for travel to the United States and with a validity date at least six months beyond the applicant's intended period of stay in the United States (unless country-specific agreements provide exemptions). If more than one person is included in the passport, each person desiring a visa must complete an application.

• One (1) 2x2 photograph.See the required photo format explained in nonimmigrant photograph requirements

•  A MRV fee receipt to show payment of the visa application fee.

•  The SEVIS I-901 fee receipt.

All applicants should be prepared to provide:

•  Transcripts and diplomas from previous institutions attended;

•  Scores from standardized tests required by the educational institution such as the TOEFL, SAT, GRE, GMAT, etc.;

•  Financial evidence that shows you or your parents who are sponsoring you have sufficient funds to cover your tuition and living expenses during the period of your intended study. For example, if you or your sponsor is a salaried employee, please bring income tax documents and original bank books and/or statements. If you or your sponsor own a business, please bring business registration, licenses, etc., and tax documents, as well as original bank books and/or statements.

G.C.E. O/Ls & A/Ls. TOEFL is mandatory for all foreign students and SAT 1 and SAT 11 are highly recommended, especially by the Consular Officer.

The Immigration and National Act is very specific with regard to the requirements which must be met by applicants to qualify for the student visa. The consular officer will determine whether you qualify for the visa. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate that they properly meet student visa requirements including:

•  Have a residence abroad, with no immediate intention of abandoning that residence;

•  Intend to depart from the United States upon completion of the course of study; and

•  Possess sufficient funds to pursue the proposed course of study.

General site for UK visa requirements:
http://www.vfs-uk-lk.com

Information on student visa:
http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/infs/inf29pbsstudent

Visa fee - 220 GBP

A CAS is an electronic document that is created by a UK Border Agency licensed sponsor to demonstrate that they have accepted an applicant to join one of their courses in the UK. Under Tier 4 an applicant must have a CAS before making an application. The CAS must demonstrate that the applicant has an official, unconditional offer from the sponsor for the course of study he / she wants to undertake. The applicant must note the unique fourteen digit reference number for their CAS on the appropriate field on their application form.

Your CAS must show the cost of the fees.  This should also show what fees you have already paid, otherwise you should send an official, original receipt confirming some or all of the fees (and accommodation, if applicable) have been paid.

If you are using a bank loan as your evidence, the bank must be regulated by an official regulatory body and you must provide a document from the bank confirming the loan.  If you do not get the bank loan until you have your visa, you must provide the original document confirming the loan.  The loan should be dated no more than 6 months before the date of the application.

The loan funds must be available to you before you travel to the United Kingdom. There must be no conditions placed upon the release of the loan funds to you, other than you making a successful Tier 4 application.

You must show that you have enough money to pay your fees and monthly living costs for at least the first year of studies (or the length of your course if it is shorter than 9 months).

We cannot accept unsupported online receipts.  We will use the closing balance of the document you provide as the level of funds available to you.  This is also the date we will use to check the value of your money in pounds sterling.

Application form VAF9 - PBS Migrant

•  Your passport or travel document; 

•  Your biometric details;

•  A recent passport sized photograph
(If the application is successful, the photographs provided will be reproduced on the visa vignette).

(Please note - photographs should measure 45mm x 35mm and be:
o in colour taken against a white background;
o clear and of good quality and not framed or backed;
o printed on normal photographic paper;
o full face and without sunglasses, hat or head covering (unless it is worn for cultural or religious reasons but the face must not be covered).

•  All documents as specified in the Tier 4 Guidance as stated in the Immigration Rules.  If you do not submit relevant documents, your application is likely to be refused as we will be unable to award the relevant points.

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A CAS is an electronic document that is created by a UK Border Agency licensed sponsor to demonstrate that they have accepted an applicant to join one of their courses in the UK. Under Tier 4 an applicant must have a CAS before making an application. The CAS must demonstrate that the applicant has an official, unconditional offer from the sponsor for the course of study he / she wants to undertake. The applicant must note the unique fourteen digit reference number for their CAS on the appropriate field on their application form.

The CAS must be issued no longer than 6 months before the date of application, otherwise it will expire. Having a valid CAS will not guarantee entry clearance as the applicant will still need to demonstrate that they meet all the Immigration Rules for the category.

You may obtain several CAS from different licensed sponsors, but you should only apply for a visa with the one from your chosen institution. The others will automatically be made obsolete once your application is made.

General site for Australian visa requirements:
http://www.ttsvisas.lk/

Information on student visa:
http://www.ttsvisas.lk/documents/Leaflet...

Rs. 61,000/- VISA application.

Financial documents to show sufficient evidence of fund. Amount differs from university to university

157A Application for a student visa (all questions must be completed and form must be signed)

Three recent passport size photo

Valid passport with two unused visa pages (we do not accept Sri Lankan Lseries passports) with two photocopies of the bio data page and alterations page

A certified photocopy of your identity card

Details of relatives form (all questions must be completed)

Letter of offer from the institution in Australia stating the course, fee structure and the duration

If you are using a student agent approved by the Australian High Commission Colombo:

Pre Visa Assessment (PVA) letter

Completed medical requirements

Confirmation of enrolment from the institution in Australia

If you are not using a student agent approved by the Australian High Commission Colombo:

Documents to demonstrate you meet English language requirements:

Documents to demonstrate you have required academic qualifications, depending on which student visa you are seeking:

Local & London O/Ls, and,or A/Ls. Proficiency in English, mainly IELTS.

Health and character requirements

All applicants are required to meet health requirements.

Applicants whose length of stay will exceed three months and are over the age of 11 are required to undergo a chest x-ray.

Applicants whose length of stay will exceed three months and are under the age of 11 and are undertaking an activity of special significance are required to undergo a medical examination.

Your health may be of "special significance" irrespective of the length of stay if you:

· Are likely to enter a hospital or health care area, including nursing homes, for any purpose

· Likely to be enrolled in or engaged in an Australian preschool-aged child care centre, including preschools and crèches, as either an employee or trainee

· Will enter a classroom environment for more than four weeks

· Are over the age of 70

· Present any indications you may not meet the health requirement

All Original documents included with your application should be placed in a separate envelope. Please attach the certified copies of the originals with your application.

Documents in languages other than English must be accompanied by certified English translation.

If you do not provide all the requested documents, a decision may be made on the information you have provided. It is in your interest to support your application with as much information as possible at the time you apply.

General site for Singapore visa requirements:
http://www.ica.gov.sg/index.aspx

Information on student visa:
http://www.ica.gov.sg/services_centre_overview.aspx?pageid=256&secid=182

Processing fee of $30

Issuance fee $60

To apply for a Student's Pass, a foreign student must first be accepted and offered a place as a full-time matriculated or registered student in the following IHL in Singapore:

The List of IHL Includes:

Local Universities

National University of Singapore

Nanyang Technological University

Singapore Management University

Singapore Institute of Technology

Local Polytechnics

Nanyang Polytechnic

Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Republic Polytechnic

Singapore Polytechnic

Temasek Polytechnic

Offshore Institutes with Local Campuses

Ecole Superieure Des Sciences Economiques Et Commerciales (ESSEC)

Insead (Singapore)

NYU Tisch School of the Arts

S.P. Jain Centre of Management Singapore

University of Chicago Booth School of Business (Singapore)

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Singapore

Digipen Institute of Technology

German Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)

(A) Registration of Application by IHL

Before the foreign student submits an application for Student's Pass through SOLAR, the IHL must first register the student through SOLAR with the following information:

Name, date of birth, gender and nationality of the student (as appear in travel document);

Course details, course commencement and course end dates; and

SOLAR application reference number.

(B) Submission of eForm 16 by Student

Once the IHL has successfully registered the student, the student may login to SOLAR to submit eForm 16. Applicants must have the following information before logging into SOLAR:

A registration acknowledgement notice with the login information provided by the IHL;

Travel document/passport details (including travel document/passport number, date of expiry, etc);

NRIC/FIN of parents if the student's parents are Singaporeans or foreigners who are working or residing in Singapore;

Singapore's address and contact details (if not available, please provide the school's registered address); and

Applicant's email address.

Upon submission of the eForm 16 through SOLAR, students are required to print a copy of the eForm for submission to the Student's Pass Unit, ICA, to complete formalities for the issuance of a Student's Pass (if the application is successful).

ICA may request some applicants to furnish additional documents in support of the application, where necessary.

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New applications for a Student's Pass must be submitted at least one month and not more than 2 months before the commencement of the course.

Applications must be submitted through the Student's Pass On-Line Application & Registration (SOLAR) system which is accessible through Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website at www.ica.gov.sg.

General site for Indian visa requirements:
www.vfs-in-lk.com

Information on student visa:
http://www.vfs-in-lk.com/documents.aspx

Visa fee - Rs. 690/=

•  Duly filled in visa application( in prescribed format ) should be submitted along with following documents.

•  2 recent color passport size (about 2.5 cms x 2.5 cms ) photographs, showing full frontal view of face against a light background, to be pasted firmly on the application form. Scanned photographs are not acceptable.

•  Valid current passport (at least 6 months validity with 2 adjacent blank pages for affixing visa and Immigration stamp) and previous passports. Non- production of previous passports can result in delay/refusal of visa. Photo on the Passport and Form must tally with applicant's present appearance. The applicant may face risk of deportation by authorities in India on arrival if the photograph does not match with his/her appearance.

•  Copy of N.I.C. card or Birth Certificate (For Sri Lankan nationals only) should be enclosed.

•  No objection letter from either of the parents if the child is traveling with one parent or, both parents should sign the visa application form..

•  Additional documents are required depending upon the type of visa applied for. Details are below (Types of Visas).

•  Correct visa fees payable by cash. Fees needs to be paid by Srilankan rupees only.(please see Fee schedule for details). Visa fees may be changed without notice.

•  It is granted for study only in Government of India recognized educational institutions/Colleges for foreigners to pursue a recognized course .  Before seeking admission, Students are advised to confirm these two aspects, as production of documents relating to recognitions of the institute/college for study by foreigners and recognition of the course will be necessary for grant  of student visa.  Please also note that some new courses run by a few established colleges have not yet been recognized by the Government.  

•  Tourist Visa is not convertible to Student Visa. Seeking admission /studying in India under Tourist visa is illegal.   

•  Student visa would be granted only for full term of the course.Student visa for primary school education will not be entertained . Bonafide certificate, issued by the educational authorities in India, should indicate the full term of the course as well as the relevant year in which the applicant would be pursing the course.  

•  Submission of proof of Academic records in respect of education completed  will  be  necessary.  Evidence of admission to the Institute/Course from recognized  University / Board ( Indicate name of Institution/address/Tel & Fax no. & e-mail/website address);  bonafide certificate as a  student  if already  pursuing studies in India,  Photocopies  of  relevant  academic  certificates  on the basis of which  admission is sought or has  been  obtained  and  Satisfactory evidence  of financial  support -  bank guarantee / letter of support from parent / guardian. The Student  should also produce  evidence  of  transfer of  funds for at least 4 months sustenance  in  India  or  show  Travelers  Cheques  for  a  similar  amount.  

•  No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Government of India (G.O.I.) is necessary for grant of student visa to pursue a medical/ para-medical course in recognized medical colleges and diploma/degree/post-graduate courses in recognized engineering institutions / polytechnics. Aspiring students are advised to obtain  G.O.I's  NOC from the institution before applying for visa. It may please be noted that admission to professional courses is regulated by GOI and institutions cannot grant admission directly without the consent/approval of the GOI/concerned state Government.

•  As regards institutions/procedures, aspiring students may take guidance form the Education Wing of the High Commission.

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