Which countries offer a student visa visa?

VisaPassage tracks 160 countries offering a student visa route — 160 with fully verified government fees, processing times and rights, and 0 more at summary level. Every entry is checked against official sources and describes typical eligibility, never a promise of approval.

Does a student visa visa lead to permanent residency?

In 53 of the tracked student visa routes there is a statutory path to permanent residency — the fastest reaches PR 2 years in Azerbaijan. These are statutory minimums and may vary by individual circumstances; they are never a guarantee.

Can you work on a student visa visa?

Work rights vary by country: 61 of the tracked student visa routes carry some form of work permission — see the Rights column in the comparison table for each country's specific terms. Confirm against the official source before relying on it.

Visa types · Study & Training

Student Visa visa

Full-time study at a university, college or school, usually tied to an admission letter.

160 countries with verified fees and rights.

						Rights
Albania Albania Residence Permit - Student	—	60 days	—	—	5 years	Work: up to 15 h/week Study: Authorises enrolment at the named Albanian institution. Residency after 5 years
Algeria Algeria Study Visa	—	—	—	90 days	—	Study: Valid for enrolment at the approved Algerian institution named in the registration certificate.
Andorra Andorra Immigration Authorisation for Studies, Training, Sport or Research	—	60 days	—	—	—	Study: Authorises study at the recognised Andorran institution for the course duration.
Angola Angola Student Visa	€145.80	30 days	—	365 days	—	Study: Full enrolment at the admitting institution.
Antigua and Barbuda Antigua and Barbuda Student Residence Permit	—	—	—	—	4 years	Study: Full enrolment at the approved institution. Residency after 4 years
Argentina Argentina Student Visa	$150	35 days	—	—	3 years	Work: Limited work permitted with student residence Study: Enrollment in recognized institution required Residency after 3 years Family: Family reunification possible
Armenia Armenia Student Residence Permit	AMD 105,000	45 days	—	—	3 years	Work: Work w/o permit while studying; no hour cap Study: Enrollment is the residence ground Art.15(c) Residency after 3 years Family: Spouse/children eligible for temp residence
Australia Student visa (subclass 500)	A$2,000	—	—	2,190 days	—	Work: up to 24 h/week Study: Full-time enrolment in registered course Family: Family unit must be declared/included
Austria Residence Permit – Student	€218	90 days	—	—	5 years	Work: up to 20 h/week Study: Residence permit for degree studies Residency after 5 years Family: Family reunification; spouse needs own permit to work
Azerbaijan Azerbaijan Study Visa and Student Residence Permit	$20	—	—	—	2 years	Study: Full enrolment at the admitting Azerbaijani institution. Residency after 2 years
Bahamas Bahamas Permit to Reside - Student	$200	—	—	365 days	—	Study: Enrolment at a Bahamian school, college or university.
Bahamas Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS) - Student	$500	5 days	—	365 days	—	Study: Remote (online) study with an overseas college or university.
Bahrain Bahrain Student Visa and Residence Permit	BHD 40	3 days	—	—	—	Study: Full-time enrolment at the sponsoring institution.
Bangladesh Bangladesh Student Visa (S)	$51	5 days	—	—	—	—
Barbados Barbados Student Visa	BBD 300	90 days	—	—	—	Study: Full enrolment at the admitting institution.
Belgium Belgium Student Visa for Higher Education (Visa D)	€251	90 days	€1,062	—	5 years	Work: up to 20 h/week Study: Full-time higher education is the purpose of the permit. Residency after 5 years
Belize Belize Student Permit	BZD 200	0 days	—	—	—	Study: Full enrolment at the admitting institution for the permit period.
Benin Benin Study (Long-Stay) Visa	—	—	—	365 days	—	Study: Full enrolment at the admitting Benin institution. Residency: Student resident card regularises long stays; switching to professional status is possible after studies.
Bhutan Bhutan Student Visa	—	5 days	—	—	—	—
Bolivia Bolivia Student Visa	—	15 days	—	60 days	2 years	Study: Full enrolment at the admitting Bolivian institution. Residency after 2 years
Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina Temporary Residence for Education	BAM 150	60 days	—	—	5 years	Study: Full enrolment at the admitting institution. Residency after 5 years
Botswana Botswana Study Residence Permit	—	30 days	—	—	—	Study: Authorises enrolment and study at the admitting institution for the programme duration.
Brazil Brazil Student Visa (VITEM IV)	—	—	—	—	—	Work: up to 20 h/week Study: Enrollment at MEC institution
Brunei Brunei Student Visa and Pass	—	—	—	—	—	—
Bulgaria Bulgaria Student Residence Permit (Higher Education)	€100	30 days	—	—	5 years	Work: up to 20 h/week Study: Full enrolment at the admitting institution. Residency after 5 years
Cabo Verde Cabo Verde Temporary Residence for Higher Education Study	—	—	—	—	5 years	Study: Full enrolment at the admitting higher-education institution. Residency after 5 years
Cambodia Cambodia ES Student Extension of Stay	—	14 days	—	365 days	—	Study: Full-time study at a registered institution permitted. Residency: Renewable for the study period; graduates typically switch to EB to remain. Family: Dependent children under 18 may hold ES without enrolment proof.
Cameroon Cameroon Student Long-Stay e-Visa	FCFA 200,000	3 days	—	360 days	6 years	Study: Enrolment at the admitting Cameroonian institution. Residency after 6 years
Canada Canada Study Permit	CA$150	—	—	—	—	Work: up to 24 h/week Study: Full-time study at a DLI Residency: Route to PR via Express Entry/PGWP Family: Spouse OWP (restricted programs); children study
Chile Chile Temporary Residence for Students	—	—	—	—	2 years	Work: up to 30 h/week Study: Full study rights at the enrolled state-recognised institution. Residency after 2 years Family: Dependents may be included under Art. 74 of Law 21.325.
China China X1 Long-Term Student Visa	$140	4 days	—	30 days	—	Study: Full-time study at the admitting institution.
Colombia Colombia V Visitor Visa - Student	$82	30 days	—	—	—	Study: Authorised at the institution and programme stated in the visa.
Congo Republic of the Congo Student Long-Stay Visa	—	—	—	—	10 years	Study: Full enrolment at the admitting Congolese institution. Residency after 10 years
Costa Rica Costa Rica Student Category	$50	—	—	—	—	Study: Enrolled study is the basis of category
Côte d'Ivoire Côte d'Ivoire Student Visa and Student Residence Card	—	2 days	—	90 days	—	Study: Enrolment at the admitting Ivorian institution. Residency: Held via renewable student carte de résident; no fixed statutory PR timeline.
Croatia Croatia Temporary Stay for Studies	€46.45	—	—	—	—	Work: up to 20 h/week Study: University study at all levels Residency: Study time counts half toward PR
Cuba Cuba Student Visa D-2	—	—	—	—	—	Study: Full enrolment at the admitting Cuban institution. Residency: Long programmes require a temporary residence permit; study does not directly confer permanent residence.
Cyprus Cyprus Student Residence Permit	€70	90 days	—	—	—	Work: up to 20 h/week Study: Full-time enrolment required
Czechia Long-term Visa / Residence Permit for Studies	CZK 2,500	60 days	—	365 days	5 years	Work: Work permitted (study counts half to PR) Study: Accredited study programme Residency after 5 years Family: Family reunification possible
Denmark Denmark PhD Residence Permit	DKK 2,170	60 days	—	—	8 years	Work: Work tied to the PhD/institution; salaried PhDs work full-time. Study: PhD study is the basis of the permit. Residency after 8 years Family: Spouse/partner and children under 18 may accompany.
Denmark Denmark Student Residence Permit for Higher Education	DKK 2,170	60 days	DKK 7,426	—	8 years	Work: up to 20 h/week Study: Full-time study is the basis of the permit. Residency after 8 years Family: Accompanying family permits possible for degree students.
Dominica Dominica Student Permit / Visa	—	—	—	—	—	Work: Limited work permitted to help support the student during studies. Study: Full-time enrolment at the admitting institution.
Dominican Republic Dominican Republic Student Visa (E)	$100	20 days	—	—	—	Study: Authorises enrolment at the accepting institution. Residency: Student permit is non-resident; switching to a work or income category is required to build toward permanent residence. Family: Family may travel on the Dependent Multiple (DPM) visa.
DR Congo DR Congo Student Establishment Visa	$100	—	—	—	—	Study: Enrolment at the admitting DRC institution.
Ecuador Ecuador Temporary Residence Visa - Student	$450	30 days	—	—	2 years	Study: Primary purpose: enrolment at the sponsoring institution. Residency after 2 years Family: Dependants under amparo category; +USD 250/month income per dependant.
Egypt Egypt Student Visa / Study Residence Permit	—	42 days	—	—	15 years	Study: Full enrolment at the sponsoring institution. Residency after 15 years
El Salvador Temporary Residence for Students	—	—	—	730 days	—	Study: Authorises enrolled study at the named institution. Residency: Renewable while studying; may transition to other categories that lead to definitive residence.
Estonia Estonia Temporary Residence Permit for Study	€225	90 days	—	—	5 years	Work: Work allowed if not hindering study Study: TRP issued for study Residency after 5 years
Eswatini Eswatini Student Pass	—	—	—	—	—	Study: Full enrolment at the admitting institution, research or internship.
Ethiopia Ethiopia Student Visa	—	5 days	—	—	—	Study: Full enrolment at the admitting Ethiopian institution.
Fiji Fiji Student Permit	FJD 136	21 days	—	—	—	Study: Full enrolment at the admitting secondary or tertiary institution.
Finland Finland Residence Permit for Studies	€600	30 days	€800	—	6 years	Work: up to 30 h/week Study: Full right to study the admitted programme; studies must progress normally. Residency after 6 years Family: Spouse/partner and minor children may apply, subject to an income requirement.
France France Student Visa (VLS-TS etudiant)	€99	35 days	€615	365 days	5 years	Work: up to 20 h/week Study: Full-time study Residency after 5 years
Gabon Gabon Student Visa / Residence Card	—	30 days	—	—	3 years	Study: Full enrolment at the admitting Gabonese institution. Residency after 3 years
Georgia Georgia Study Residence Permit	GEL 300	30 days	—	—	—	Work: Work allowed; study time excluded from PR Study: Enrolled at authorized institution Family: Family reunification; limited
Germany Germany Student Visa	€75	—	€992	—	—	Work: 140 full or 280 half days/year Study: Primary purpose; enrolment required Residency: Via post-study job permit, then PR Family: Conditional: must prove finances & housing
Ghana Student Residence Permit	GHS 259	21 days	—	365 days	—	Study: Permits full-time enrolled study at the named recognised institution.
Greece Greece Student Visa (National Type D for Studies)	—	—	—	365 days	—	Work: up to 20 h/week Study: Full-time study; primary purpose
Grenada Grenada Student Entry / Visa	$100	10 days	—	—	—	Study: Full enrolment at the admitting institution for the programme duration.
Guatemala Guatemala Temporary Residence - Student	$100	—	—	—	5 years	Study: Authorised to study for the duration of the programme; renewable for the whole study period. Residency after 5 years
Guinea Guinea Student Long-Stay Visa	$150	3 days	—	365 days	—	Study: Permits enrolled study at the admitting institution. Residency: Renewable for the study period; no published statutory permanent-residence timeline.
Guyana Guyana Student Visa	—	5 days	—	—	—	Study: Full enrolment at the admitting institution. Residency: Time on a student visa may count toward the ordinary-residence test for naturalisation, but study is not an automatic residence track.
Haiti Haiti Student Stay (Residence Permit for Studies)	—	—	—	—	5 years	Study: Authorises enrolment and study at the admitting institution. Residency after 5 years
Honduras Honduras Special Student Permanence Permit	$100	—	—	—	—	Study: Authorises enrolled study at the admitting institution. Residency: Lawful study time can support a later change of status to residence.
Hong Kong Hong Kong Entry Visa / Permit for Study	HK$230	42 days	—	—	7 years	Work: up to 20 h/week Study: Study in the admitted programme; extensions tied to the course. Residency after 7 years Family: Dependants may study; dependants of students may not work without prior permission.
Hungary Hungary Student Residence Permit	€110	60 days	—	—	—	Work: up to 24 h/week Study: Full-time study
Iceland Iceland Residence Permit for Students	ISK 70,000	—	—	—	2 years	Work: up to 15 h/week Study: Full-time study at the admitting institution. Residency after 2 years Family: Family reunification possible subject to support and housing conditions.
India India Student Visa (Study)	—	7 days	—	—	—	Study: Full-time study at the recognised institution named in the visa. Family: Dependants eligible for dependent Student (S-X) Visa, no work rights.
Indonesia Indonesia Student Visa (E30B Higher Education)	IDR 6,000,000	5 days	—	—	—	Study: Higher education enrollment; up to 4-yr permit
Iraq Iraq Student Visa and Residency	—	—	—	—	—	Study: Full enrolment at the admitting Iraqi institution.
Ireland Ireland Long Stay 'D' Study Visa / Stamp 2	€60	56 days	—	—	—	Work: up to 20 h/week Study: Full-time degree programme
Israel Israel A/2 Student Visa	—	—	—	—	—	Study: Study at academic/yeshiva institution
Italy Italy Student Visa (University Study)	€50	—	—	—	5 years	Work: up to 20 h/week Study: University study Residency after 5 years Family: Family reunification with Nulla Osta
Jamaica Jamaica Student Status / Extension of Stay (Study)	JMD 10,000	3 days	—	—	—	Study: Authorises enrolled study at the recognised institution for the programme duration.
Japan Japan Student Visa	¥3,000	60 days	—	—	—	Work: up to 28 h/week Study: Primary purpose; full-time study Family: Dependent visa possible
Jordan Jordan Student Residence Permit	—	—	—	—	—	Study: Authorises enrolment and study at the sponsoring institution. Residency: Annual renewals during studies; may switch to a work permit afterwards.
Kazakhstan Kazakhstan Study Visa (C9)	$200	5 days	—	—	5 years	Study: Authorises full-time enrolment at the host institution. Residency after 5 years Family: Accompanying family members may obtain dependent visas.
Kenya Kenya Student / Research / Internship Pass	$100	—	—	—	—	Study: Authorises enrolled study, internship or research at the approved institution.
Kosovo Kosovo Temporary Residence Permit – Education (Student)	—	30 days	—	365 days	5 years	Study: Authorises enrolled secondary or higher education at the accredited institution. Residency after 5 years
Kuwait Kuwait Student Residence (Article 21)	KWD 200	30 days	—	—	—	Study: Full enrolment at the sponsoring Kuwaiti institution.
Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan Student Visa	—	5 days	—	90 days	—	—
Laos Laos Student Visa (ST-B2)	—	7 days	—	—	—	—
Latvia Latvia Residence Permit for Studies	€100	30 days	—	—	5 years	Work: up to 20 h/week Study: Primary purpose; accredited studies Residency after 5 years Family: Family limited; spouse/minor child
Lebanon Lebanon Student Visa and Residence Permit	—	—	—	—	—	Study: Enrolment at the admitting Lebanese institution.
Lesotho Lesotho Study Permit	—	—	—	—	—	Study: Full-time enrolment at the admitting institution for up to four years.
Liechtenstein Liechtenstein Short-Term Residence Permit L for Study	—	—	—	—	—	Work: Resident students may work up to 35% of full time during semester and 100% during semester breaks. Study: Full enrolment at the admitting institution for the duration of the programme.
Lithuania Lithuania Student Temporary Residence Permit / National Visa	€120	90 days	—	—	5 years	Work: up to 20 h/week Study: Issued specifically for full-time studies at a recognised institution. Residency after 5 years
Luxembourg Luxembourg Residence Permit for Third-Country Students	€80	60 days	—	—	5 years	Work: up to 15 h/week Study: Full-time study at the recognised institution. Residency after 5 years
Macao Macao Special Authorization to Stay for Non-resident Students	MOP 0	45 days	—	—	—	—
Madagascar Madagascar Student Visa and Residence Card	—	—	—	—	—	Study: Full enrolment at the admitting institution. Residency: Renewable for the programme; may transfer to a work or other residence category afterwards.
Malawi Malawi Student Permit	—	—	—	—	—	Study: Full enrolment at the approved institution or for educational research.
Malaysia Malaysia Student Pass	—	35 days	—	—	—	Work: up to 20 h/week Study: Full-time study at approved institution
Maldives Maldives Student Visa	—	—	—	—	—	—
Malta Malta Student Visa and Residence Permit	€50	38 days	—	—	—	Work: up to 20 h/week Study: Enrolled study programme
Mauritius Mauritius Student Visa	—	30 days	—	—	—	Study: Full-time enrolment is the visa purpose
Mexico Mexico Student Visa (Temporary Resident Student)	$56	5 days	—	—	—	Study: Enrollment in accredited institution required
Moldova Moldova Long-Stay Study Visa and Residence (Type D/AS)	€80	30 days	—	—	5 years	Study: Full enrolment at the admitting institution. Residency after 5 years
Monaco Monaco Student Residence Card	€80	—	—	—	10 years	Study: Full enrolment at the Monaco institution. Residency after 10 years
Mongolia Mongolia Student Visa & Residence (Classification S)	—	3 days	—	365 days	—	—
Montenegro Montenegro Temporary Residence for Education	—	40 days	—	—	5 years	Study: Full enrolment at the admitting Montenegrin institution. Residency after 5 years
Morocco Morocco Long-Stay Student Visa	—	20 days	—	—	4 years	Study: Full enrolment in the admitting institution. Residency after 4 years
Mozambique Mozambique Student (Study) Visa	—	7 days	—	—	—	Study: Full enrolment at the admitting institution. Residency: Held via DIRE during studies; long-term residence requires years of continuous lawful residence on temporary permits.
Myanmar Myanmar Education Visa	$50	3 days	—	90 days	—	—
Namibia Namibia Study Permit	NAD 2,200	75 days	—	—	—	Study: Full enrolment at the accepting institution for the permitted study period.
Nepal Nepal Study Visa	$40	15 days	$3,000	—	—	Study: Permits enrolment at the recognised institution named in the recommendation. Family: Dependents may obtain dependent visas with proof of additional funds; spouse cannot work.
Netherlands Netherlands Student Residence Permit (Higher Education)	€254	60 days	€1,130.77	—	5 years	Work: up to 16 h/week Study: Study is primary purpose Residency after 5 years Family: Family included as dependents
New Zealand Fee Paying Student Visa	NZ$850	66 days	—	—	—	Work: up to 25 h/week Study: Full-time study (visa purpose)
Nicaragua Nicaragua Student Temporary Residence	$155	—	—	—	4 years	Study: Enrolment at the admitting Nicaraguan institution. Residency after 4 years
Nigeria Nigeria Student Visa - R7A	—	—	—	—	—	Study: Full-time enrolment at the admitting institution. Residency: Student CERPAC residence permit, renewable; study itself is not a direct route to permanent residence. Family: Spouse of a student can apply under the R7B subtype.
North Macedonia North Macedonia Temporary Residence for Study (Type D)	€70	30 days	—	—	5 years	Study: Full enrolment at the admitting institution. Residency after 5 years
Norway Norway Study Permit	NOK 5,400	—	NOK 170,368	—	—	Work: up to 20 h/week Study: Full-time study at the admitting institution is the basis of the permit. Family: Spouse/cohabitant and children may apply separately, except for folk- and bible-school students.
Oman Oman Student Visa	—	21 days	—	—	—	Study: Full-time enrolment is the visa purpose
Pakistan Pakistan Study Visa	$120	30 days	—	365 days	—	—
Panama Panama Student Temporary Residence Permit	$250	—	—	—	—	Study: Study is the permit purpose
Paraguay Paraguay Residence for Students (Ley N° 6984/2022)	PYG 27,875.50	45 days	—	—	2 years	Work: Precarious resident status permits work during studies. Study: Primary purpose; enrolment at a Paraguayan institution required. Residency after 2 years
Peru Peru Study Migratory Status (Calidad Migratoria Formacion Residente)	PEN 58.80	30 days	—	—	—	Study: Authorised for the enrolled programme at the recognised institution.
Philippines Philippines 9(f) Student Visa	₱9,720	30 days	—	—	—	Study: Full-time enrolment at the accredited host institution only.
Poland Poland National D Student Visa (Higher Education)	€200	15 days	€701	365 days	5 years	Work: Students may work in Poland without a separate work permit. Study: Full enrolment at the admitting institution. Residency after 5 years
Poland Poland Temporary Residence Permit for Studies	PLN 340	60 days	PLN 1,010	—	5 years	Work: Work permitted without a separate work permit, including while the application is pending. Study: Full-time enrolment at the approved institution. Residency after 5 years
Portugal Portugal D4 Student (Higher Education) Visa	€110	60 days	—	—	5 years	Work: up to 20 h/week Study: Higher education study Residency after 5 years Family: Reunification possible, means-tested
Qatar Qatar Student Visa and Student Residence Permit	—	3 days	—	—	—	Study: Enrolled at Qatari institution Residency: Renewable residence; no standard PR
Romania Romania Long-Stay Visa for Studies (D/SD)	€300	30 days	—	—	—	Work: Part-time work permitted without a work permit, up to 6 hours per day. Study: Full-time study at the accredited institution. Residency: Study time is only partly counted toward the 5-year long-term residence requirement; students often switch to work permits.
Rwanda Rwanda Student Permit (U1)	—	7 days	—	—	10 years	Study: Full enrolment at the recognised Rwandan institution. Residency after 10 years
Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Kitts and Nevis Student Visa	$150	—	—	365 days	—	Study: Full enrolment at the admitting institution for one academic year, renewable.
Saint Lucia Saint Lucia Student Visa / Permit	—	14 days	—	—	—	Study: Full-time enrolment at the admitting institution.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Medical Elective Student Entry	—	—	—	—	—	Study: Clinical elective at the accepting hospital/medical school.
Samoa Samoa Temporary Resident Permit for Study	WST 300	—	—	—	—	Work: Part-time work only if specifically authorised by Immigration. Study: Full enrolment at the confirming Samoan education institution. Family: Dependants may be included (WST 150 each); dependants may separately seek permission to work.
San Marino San Marino Study Stay Permit	—	—	—	365 days	—	Study: Enrolment at the University of San Marino or a recognised institution.
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia Student Visa	—	—	—	—	—	Study: Enrollment at licensed institution
Senegal Senegal Student Residence Card	F CFA 15,200	—	—	—	—	Study: Full enrolment at the admitting institution.
Serbia Serbia Student Residence (Visa D for Education)	—	30 days	—	—	6 years	Work: Limited work permitted alongside studies under the rules on employment of foreigners. Study: Full enrolment at the host institution. Residency after 6 years
Seychelles Seychelles Student Permit	SCR 1,500	—	—	—	—	Study: Authorises study at the approved institution for which the permit was granted.
Singapore Singapore Student's Pass	SGD 30	28 days	—	—	—	Work: up to 16 h/week Study: Full-time study at approved institution
Slovakia Slovakia Temporary Residence for the Purpose of Study	€4.50	90 days	—	—	5 years	Work: up to 20 h/week Study: Primary purpose; full-time study at the admitting institution. Residency after 5 years
Slovenia Slovenia Temporary Residence Permit for Studies	€50	—	€484.88	—	5 years	Work: Limited work allowed, typically via the regulated student-work system. Study: Full enrolment at the admitting institution. Residency after 5 years
South Africa South Africa Study Visa	—	45 days	—	—	—	Work: up to 20 h/week Study: Full-time enrolment is the visa purpose
South Korea Student Visa D-2	—	—	—	—	—	Work: up to 20 h/week Study: Full-time degree enrollment
Spain Spain Student Visa (Long Stay)	€80	30 days	—	—	—	Work: up to 30 h/week Study: Primary purpose; superior studies Residency: Study time counts half toward PR Family: Family stay possible (RD 1155/2024)
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Student (Educational Category) Residence Visa	$200	—	$1,500	—	—	Study: Study at the sponsoring university/approved institution.
Suriname Suriname Student Residence Authorization	$150	90 days	—	—	5 years	Study: Full-time enrolment at the admitting institution. Residency after 5 years
Sweden Sweden Residence Permit for Doctoral Studies	SEK 1,500	60 days	—	—	4 years	Work: Doctoral employment/research is the basis; no fixed term-time hour cap as for taught students. Study: PhD studies are the purpose of the permit. Residency after 4 years Family: Spouse/partner and children under 18 may join and work.
Sweden Sweden Residence Permit for Higher Education Studies	SEK 1,500	60 days	SEK 10,656	—	—	Work: up to 15 h/week Study: Full-time higher-education studies are the purpose of the permit. Residency: Switch to work/self-employment after studies; doctoral students have a dedicated PR route. Family: Family members may apply, especially for studies expected to lead to permanent residence.
Switzerland Switzerland Student Residence Permit (Higher Education)	CHF 88	—	CHF 10,950	—	10 years	Work: up to 15 h/week Study: Study is the purpose of the permit. Residency after 10 years Family: Limited to spouse/children entitled to support; means-tested.
Taiwan Taiwan Resident Visa for Foreign Students	$66	8 days	—	—	—	Work: up to 20 h/week Study: Full-time enrolment is the basis of the visa.
Tajikistan Tajikistan Student Visa	—	14 days	—	270 days	—	Study: Full enrolment at the admitting Tajik institution. Residency: Renewable for the study period; long-term stay can lead to a residence permit.
Tanzania Tanzania Residence Permit Class C (Students / Interns)	$200	60 days	—	—	—	Study: Enrolment and study at the admitting institution, or the approved training/volunteer placement.
Tanzania Tanzania Student Visa	$50	10 days	—	90 days	—	Study: Enrolment in the admitting institution or programme.
Tanzania Tanzania Research Visa	$300	10 days	—	90 days	—	Study: Academic and scientific research at the host institution.
Thailand Thailand Education Visa (Non-Immigrant ED)	THB 2,000	10 days	—	90 days	—	Study: Enrolled study at approved institution
Togo Togo Student Residence Card (Carte de Séjour Étudiant)	F CFA 100,000	37 days	—	—	—	Study: Full enrolment at the accredited institution. Residency: Renewable through studies; can transition to worker/investor cards leading to ordinary (3yr) and privileged (5yr) status.
Togo Togo Immigration Visa for Studies / Internship	F CFA 65,000	5 days	—	90 days	—	Study: Enrolment at the admitting institution; regularised by a student carte de séjour. Residency: Leads to a student carte de séjour; long-term residence via ordinary/privileged cards over years.
Tonga Tonga Student Visa	$57.50	30 days	—	—	—	Study: Full enrolment at the admitting Tongan school or institution.
Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago Student Permit	TTD 200	—	—	—	—	Study: Authorises enrolled study at the named institution for the duration of the course.
Tunisia Tunisia Student Residence Card	—	90 days	—	—	5 years	Study: Full enrolment at the admitting institution. Residency after 5 years
Türkiye Turkey Student Visa and Student Residence Permit	—	56 days	—	—	—	Work: up to 24 h/week Study: Primary purpose; enrolled study
Turkmenistan Turkmenistan Student Visa (ST)	—	10 days	—	—	—	Study: Valid for enrolment at the admitting institution.
Uganda Uganda Student Pass	$100	5 days	—	365 days	—	Study: Full enrolment at the admitting Ugandan institution. Family: Spouse and children under 18 may apply for a dependant pass linked to the student pass.
Ukraine Ukraine Long-Term Study Visa (Type D-13)	$165	15 days	—	90 days	—	Study: Full enrolment at the admitting Ukrainian institution. Residency: Temporary residence permit for the study period; renewable for the programme but does not on its own grant permanent residence.
United Arab Emirates UAE Student Residence Visa	—	30 days	—	—	—	Work: up to 15 h/week Study: Primary purpose: full-time study Residency: Renewable residence; no PR/citizenship
United Kingdom UK Student Visa	£558	21 days	—	—	—	Work: up to 20 h/week Study: Full-time study Family: Dependants: postgrad research/PhD only
United Kingdom UK Child Student Visa	£558	21 days	—	—	—	Work: up to 10 h/week Study: Study at independent school
United Kingdom UK Graduate Visa (post-study work)	£937	56 days	—	—	—	Work: Unrestricted work
United States F-1 Academic Student Visa	$185	—	—	—	—	Work: up to 20 h/week Study: Full-time academic study Family: F-2 dependents cannot work
United States M-1 Vocational Student Visa	$185	—	—	365 days	—	Study: Full-time vocational study Family: M-2 dependents cannot work
Uruguay Uruguay Temporary Legal Residence - Student	UYU 3,539	—	—	—	3 years	Work: Legal residence allows work; primary purpose is study. Study: Full enrolment rights at the named institution. Residency after 3 years
Uzbekistan Uzbekistan Student Visa	$160	—	—	—	—	—
Vanuatu Vanuatu Student Visa	VUV 14,400	—	VUV 40,000	—	—	Study: Full enrolment at the admitting Vanuatu institution.
Vietnam Vietnam Student Visa (DH)	$25	5 days	—	365 days	—	Study: Enrolled study/internship Family: Limited; TT for spouse/children
Zambia Zambia Study Permit	ZMW 9,090	—	—	—	—	Study: Full-time or part-time enrolment at the admitting institution. Family: Dependent children studying over 3 months need their own Study Permits.
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Student Permit (Higher/Tertiary Education)	$200	—	—	—	—	Study: Full enrolment at the admitting tertiary institution.

Sort by any column. Fees are shown in each program's own currency and are government fees only. Blank cells (—) mean we haven't verified that fact — never that it is zero. “PR in” is a statutory minimum and may vary.