These visas are commonly used by post-secondary students or students pursuing specialty studies in another country.

Student visas vary depending on the country and level of study. In the United States, students can apply for either an F or M visa. F visas are intended for academic students enrolling in accredited institutions such as colleges, universities, or language training programs. M visas are for vocational students seeking to enroll in nonacademic programs, excluding language training courses.

The following criteria must be met in order to apply for a student visa:

In order to participate, you must be enrolled in an educational program, a language-training program, or a vocational program

The Student and Exchange Visitors Program, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, must approve your school

The institution requires that you be enrolled full-time

English proficiency or enrollment in English courses is required

During the entire course of study, you must have sufficient funds for self-support

Maintain a residence abroad that you will not abandon.

Check with the embassy or consulate of the country you wish to study in for more details on the specific requirements and procedures for obtaining a student visa.

These visas are commonly used by post-secondary students or students pursuing specialty studies in another country.

Student visas vary depending on the country and level of study. In the United States, students can apply for either an F or M visa. F visas are intended for academic students enrolling in accredited institutions such as colleges, universities, or language training programs. M visas are for vocational students seeking to enroll in nonacademic programs, excluding language training courses.

The following criteria must be met in order to apply for a student visa:

In order to participate, you must be enrolled in an educational program, a language-training program, or a vocational program

The Student and Exchange Visitors Program, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, must approve your school

The institution requires that you be enrolled full-time

English proficiency or enrollment in English courses is required

During the entire course of study, you must have sufficient funds for self-support

Maintain a residence abroad that you will not abandon.

Check with the embassy or consulate of the country you wish to study in for more details on the specific requirements and procedures for obtaining a student visa.