Student Visa Service
Securing your Student Visa is the vital final step towards achieving your dream of studying abroad. As leading International Education Consultants with years of demonstrable success, we understand that navigating visa policies for top destinations like Australia, USA, Canada, and UK can be daunting, especially with rules constantly changing.
Our commitment is to provide precise, current, and reliable guidance. Our dedicated in-house team, featuring expert Counsellors and registered Migration Agents (where applicable), is fully equipped to manage your study visa application. We meticulously check every detail to ensure your submission is compliant and robust, offering you the very best chance of success.
Your Trusted Partner in Visa Success: Why Choose Our Expertise
Up-to-the-Minute Accuracy: We track real-time policy shifts—from Canada's PAL requirements to the UK's dependent ban—to safeguard your application against refusals.
Specialisation: Our team has deep, first-hand experience and expertise across all eight focus destinations, building a foundation of trustworthiness and authority for your crucial application.
End-to-End Support: We provide bespoke checklists, financial documentation guidance, and preparation for mandatory visa interviews to ensure a smooth transition from offer letter to study permit approval.
Country Specific Study Visa Guide
The visa landscape is highly dynamic, requiring expert knowledge of local migration rules. Below is a concise, up-to-date guide to the core requirements and recent policy shifts across our eight popular study destinations.
Study Visa for Australia
Australia is home to over 40 universities, attracting over 3,00,000 applications annually, offering diverse educational programmes alongside beautiful weather and spectacular beaches. The Subclass 500 Visa is now driven by the definitive Genuine Student (GS) test, which has replaced the GTE. This requires rigorous, evidence-backed answers justifying your course alignment and career goals. Your application must clearly link your Australian education to your future in your home country.
Crucial Cost & Compliance: The minimum annual living cost requirement is AU $29,710. Your visa success hinges on demonstrating "genuine access" to these funds, requiring verified evidence (e.g., bank statements, loan sanction letters) showing the source of funds and financial stability over time. Our migration agents ensure compliance with the latest financial thresholds.
Study Visa for Canada
With over 100+ universities and high-end, research-facilitated campuses, Canada attracts over 6,00,000 students annually, renowned for its quality education. The competitive Canadian Study Permit process requires a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) for most non-exempt applicants due to national intake caps. The minimum required funds for a single applicant starting September 1, 2025, is indeed CA $22,895.
Crucial Cost & Compliance: Please note that effective January 1, 2026, Master's and Doctoral students at public DLIs (Designated Learning Institutions) are exempted from the PAL requirement. Post-graduate work eligibility (PGWP) is tightening for non-degree programmes, and spouse work permits are largely restricted to graduate students. Our expert counsel helps navigate these significant quota and policy shifts, ensuring your application is meticulously prepared for the new landscape.
Study Visa for UK
As one of the world's leading study destinations, the UK attracts over 4,00,000 applications annually, offering shorter course spans which help reduce overall accommodation and tuition fees. The UK Student Visa is highly restrictive regarding family members. The rule strictly bans dependents for nearly all taught master’s degrees; eligibility is now limited to PhD/research programmes. You must hold a valid Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to apply.
Crucial Cost & Compliance: The maintenance funds (living costs) must be held for a continuous 28−day period. The minimum amounts are £1,483/month for London or £1,136/month for outside London (for up to nine months), figures which are periodically reviewed. We provide tailored advice to meet these specific financial evidence requirements.
Study Visa for USA
The US boasts a multitudinous number of universities, attracting over 5,00,000 students annually, with a flexible system emphasising career-focused skills. The F-1 Visa is classified as a non-immigrant route. Success hinges on clear, convincing demonstration of strong home country ties (family, employment, property) and the intent to return after your studies. This is the primary focus of the mandatory consular interview.
Crucial Cost & Compliance: You must provide official proof of financial capacity to cover your tuition and living expenses for the entire first academic term. After graduation, the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme allows temporary, field-related work, with a 24-month extension available for STEM fields.
Study Visa for New Zealand
The prodigious reputation of NZ universities, with dynamic quality assurance systems, attracts over 2,00,000 applications annually, offering one of the most beautiful places to live. The Fee-Paying Student Visa requires a confirmed Offer of Place from an approved education provider. The current Fee-Paying Student Visa base application fee starts from NZ $850, plus the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL). You must demonstrate funds of at least NZ $20,000 for living costs per year, in addition to tuition fees. In-study work hours have been increased from 20 to 25 hours per week for eligible tertiary students, effective November 2025.
Crucial Cost & Compliance: Verification requires a clear trail showing the source of funds through bank statements or loan sanction letters, ensuring financial evidence is genuine and readily available. You must also prove you have a fully paid ticket out of New Zealand or sufficient funds to buy one.
Study Visa for Germany
Germany is known for its strong STEM ecosystem and low-cost public education, making it an increasingly popular study hub in Europe. For long-term studies, applicants must secure the National Visa (D-Type). This crucial visa is required before you can depart and allows you to register for your residence permit upon arrival.
Crucial Cost & Compliance: The application for the National Visa requires proof of funds, typically secured via a Blocked Account (Sperrkonto). This mandatory financial proof requires a deposit of €11,904 (the €992 monthly minimum) for the first year, which is accessible in monthly instalments upon arrival. This method, coupled with your university admission and comprehensive German health insurance, guarantees a compliant visa submission. You must apply for a residence permit immediately upon arrival, using your Blocked Account confirmation.
Study Visa for Ireland
Ireland offers a welcoming environment and clear pathways for non-EEA students enrolled in courses listed on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP). The D Study Visa requires evidence of enrolment on an approved course (ILEP) and full payment of tuition fees. Financial proof must show immediate access to at least €10,000 for the first year’s living expenses.
Crucial Cost & Compliance: You must also demonstrate the ability to access the same €10,000 for each subsequent year. Bank statements covering a continuous six-month period are essential for application submission, and any large deposits must be fully explained and sourced.
Study Visa for Dubai (UAE)
Dubai offers a dynamic, tax-free economy with world-class international branch campuses, providing a modern gateway to global careers. Your Dubai Study Visa is generally university-sponsored for the full-time programme duration (renewable annually) through the GDRFA. The overall visa cost typically ranges from AED 4,000 to AED 7,000, which includes medical and ID fees.
Crucial Cost & Compliance: The process, facilitated by your university, requires securing an Entry Permit, passing a mandatory medical fitness test (for tuberculosis, etc.) upon arrival, and obtaining your Emirates ID (resident card) as proof of residency. Financial proof of around AED 30,000 is often advisable. advisable.
Navigating the complex and shifting landscape of international student visas is our core expertise. By choosing our service, you gain the assurance of in-house migration expertise committed to securing your study permit swiftly and compliantly. Don't let policy changes or complex documentation stall your future. Contact AECC consultants today to turn your dream of studying in Australia, Canada, the UK, or any of our focus destinations into a successful reality.