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Canada
Region: North America
CanadaStudy Permit
Official permit for international students to study full-time at designated learning institutions in Canada. Valid for duration of studies plus grace period. Post-graduation work permits available.

Germany
Region: Europe
GermanyLanguage Acquisition Visa
Visa for studying the German language at language schools or preparatory courses in Germany.
GermanyStudent Visa
Visa for international students pursuing full-time academic programs at German universities and educational institutions. Allows part-time work during studies.
GermanyStudy-Related Internship Visa
Visa for students undertaking internships related to their academic program at German universities or organizations.
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Costa Rica
Region: North America
Costa RicaStudent Visa
Temporary residency visa for international students enrolled in accredited educational institutions in Costa Rica. Includes both provisional student visa and student residence permit. Students cannot work while on student visa.

Cyprus
Region: Europe
CyprusStudent Visa
Residence permit for non-EU/EEA international students pursuing full-time academic studies at recognized educational institutions in Cyprus.

Bahamas
Region: North America
BahamasStudy Permit (Permit to Reside for Education)
Residence permit for international students enrolled in full-time academic programs at recognized Bahamian institutions. Includes processing and permit fees. Can include dependent family members.

Belarus
Region: Europe
BelarusScientific/Educational/Internship Visa (Type C or D)
Visa for participation in scientific research, educational activities, internships, and exchange programs. Short-term (Type C) or long-term (Type D) depending on duration.
BelarusStudent Visa (Type D)
Long-term visa for international students pursuing academic programs. Valid for duration of study, up to 1 year initially with renewal option.

Belize
Region: North America
BelizeStudent Visa
Student visa for enrollment in primary, secondary, or tertiary educational institutions in Belize.

Botswana
Region: Africa
BotswanaStudy Visa
Visa for international students admitted to educational institutions in Botswana. Valid for the duration of the academic program, up to 3 months initially with extension options.

Brazil
Region: South America
BrazilStudent Visa (VITEM IV)
Temporary visa for foreign nationals participating in regular academic courses or internships for stays exceeding 90 days. Minimum 15 hours per week of study/internship required.

Cameroon
Region: Africa
CameroonStudy Visa (Long-Stay)
Long-stay visa for international students enrolled in educational institutions in Cameroon. Requires admission letter and proof of financial means. Valid for duration of studies up to 12 months.

Cape Verde
Region: Africa
Cape VerdeStudent Visa
Education visa for foreign students attending educational institutions in Cape Verde. Valid for course duration (up to 1 year) or residence visa for programs exceeding 1 year.

Chile
Region: South America
ChileStudent Visa (Residencia Temporal - Estudiante)
Visa for foreign nationals enrolled as regular students in recognized educational institutions in Chile. Valid for up to 2 years, renewable until studies are completed. Allows limited part-time work (30 hours per week).

China
Region: Asia
ChinaStudent Visa - Long-term (X1 Visa)
Long-term student visa for academic programs lasting over 180 days. Allows multiple entries with validity up to 5 years. Requires admission from Chinese educational institution.
ChinaStudent Visa - Short-term (X2 Visa)
Short-term student visa for academic programs lasting 180 days or less. Single entry visa for language courses, exchange programs, and short-term study.

Colombia
Region: South America
ColombiaStudent Visa (Type M)
Visa for foreign students enrolling in accredited educational institutions in Colombia. Covers academic studies at universities, language schools, and training programs. Valid for up to 2 years with study duration requirement of minimum 10 hours per week.

Czech Republic
Region: Europe
Czech RepublicLong-Term Internship Visa
Visa for internship and professional practice lasting longer than 90 days. Available to students currently studying abroad or recent graduates within 2 years of graduation.
Czech RepublicLong-Term Student Visa (Category D)
Visa for international students studying at accredited Czech universities and educational institutions for periods longer than 90 days. Leads to residence permit upon arrival.
Czech RepublicLong-Term Training Visa
Visa for professional training and apprenticeship programs lasting longer than 90 days. Requires letter from training organization confirming arrangement.
Czech RepublicLong-Term Volunteering Visa
Visa for volunteer work lasting longer than 90 days with accredited organizations. Includes environmental, cultural, and social volunteer programs.

Ivory Coast
Region: Africa
Ivory CoastStudent Visa
Long-term visa for international students enrolled in educational institutions in Ivory Coast. Required for stays exceeding 3 months. Enables full-time study without separate work authorization restrictions.

Switzerland
Region: Europe
SwitzerlandStudent Visa and Residence Permit
Residence permit for enrolled students at recognized Swiss educational institutions. Valid for duration of studies or up to 1 year, renewable. Includes limited work authorization.