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The student visa allows Kenyans who have been accepted into one of the institutions in the country to study. Before you start the visa application process, ensure that you have been accepted into the institution you applied to. Letter of acceptance from the institution of your choice written on the institution’s letterhead is required. This serves as a proof that you are eligible to attend classes and write exams. Applicants are expected to have the certificates and transcripts from the previously attended schools. A proof of part or full payment of tuition fee should be submitted by the applicant. International students can work part-time for up to 20 hours per week. An extension of this visa is granted to cover the duration of your study. Applicants are to submit proof of financial sufficiency that will cover the study and stay expenses. A proof of medical fitness that proves that the applicant is free from all communicable disease must be provided. Visa application of previously convicted applicants may be rejected.

The student visa allows students who have been accepted into one of the institutions in the country to study. Before you start the visa application process, ensure that you have been accepted into the institution you applied for. Letter of acceptance from the institution of your choice written on the institution’s letterhead is required. This proof that you are eligible to attend classes and write exams. Applicants are expected to have the certificates and transcripts from the previous schools they attended. If you are not a citizen of Kenya, a copy of your stay permit in Kenya should be presented. International students can work part-time for up to 20 hours per week. An extension to this visa is granted to cover the duration of your study. If you are under the age of 18, you are required to have the original copy of your birth certificate. If they are not traveling with their parents, a letter of consent signed by both the minor’s parents should be provided. You are not allowed to seek public funds while you are in the country. Receipt of paid visa application form is required. Visa application of previously convicted applicants may be rejected.

Students with the intention of taking up a course of study in Estonia are the applicants eligible for this visa. This visa permits its holder to remain in Estonia for a maximum of 3 months. If your study or training course lasts longer than that, you should apply for a Long-Stay Study . Applicants are to fill and submit two visa application forms. A passport issued within the last 10 years that has a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of departure. Ensure you have been accepted into the institution you applied for before you start the visa application process. A letter of acceptance from the school you have been enrolled in should be provided before this visa is issued to you. Applicants are expected to have the certificates and transcripts from schools they have attended previously. A copy of stay permits for non-Kenyans applying from Kenya is required. Proof of accommodation or dormitory reservation. Proof of full or part payment of tuition fee. Proof of financial sufficiency that covers the applicants duration of stay. Proof of clean criminal record of the applicant. Holders of this visa are allowed to work as long as it does not interfere with their study. This visa can be extended to cover the duration of your study in the country. Children under the age of 18 years are required to have the original copy of their birth certificate. If they are traveling without their parents or one of their parents, a letter of consent signed by both their parents should be provided. Students cannot seek public funds during their time in the country. Receipt of paid visa application form is required.

The Slovakia student visa allows students from Kenya to study in one of the recognized educational institutions in Slovakia. After securing a student visa, the student can then proceed to apply for a residence permit. The Slovakian  residence permit for students is usually granted for one year at a time after which it can be renewed. Acceptance into the institution you have applied for should be confirmed before initiating the visa application process. To be eligible for a Slovakian student visa or residence permit, you must provide the official letter of acceptance issued by the Slovakian university/educational institute offering the admission. This letter should indicate the course the applicant has been admitted to study, the course duration, and how the student hopes to finance the study. Foreign students in Slovakia may be allowed to work for a limited period of time as long as it does not interfere with their studies. Students must have at least EUR 400 per month for staying in Slovakia. This means the student must have a minimum of EUR 4,800 per year for their expenses in Slovakia. You must provide proof of your financial ability to support yourself financially during your entire period of study in Slovakia and also for your return transportation. Children under the age of 18 years are required to have the original copy of their birth certificate. If they are traveling without their parents or one of their parents, a letter of consent signed by both their parents should be provided. Submission of incomplete documentation or refusal to appear for a special visa interview may result in the rejection of your visa application.

The Slovenia student visa is also known as the type D visa.  The student visa is for Kenyans looking to study in Slovenia. There are two types of Slovenia student visa: Short-stay visa- this visa lasts for just 90 days. Long-stay visa- this visa lasts for 12 months, and it is also extendable. If you are studying in Slovenia for more than three months, you are required to purchase a residence permit. If you have a  valid residence permit  issued by  another state that is party to the Schengen Agreement , you may enter the Republic of Slovenia on the basis of this permit Proof of medical insurance which covers the entire duration of your stay with a minimum of 30,000 EUR coverage. But, you should first confirm that your school does not have arrangement for your insurance. If your institution does not have any arrangement for your accommodation, you should reserve a hotel accommodation. Students should have at least €300 monthly in order to maintain financial sustenance.  You might be able to work with the Slovenia student visa but you should verify from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The following documents are also required: Two 35 mm x 45 mm passport size photos. You will be asked to leave your fingerprints. A valid passport and a copy of the first page. The passport must be valid for 3 additional months after the intended stay in Slovenia A copy of the page in the passport where you have the stamp of entering in Slovenia. Certificate of enrollment at the University. For example, acceptance letter. Criminal record from your home country that confirms that you haven’t been convicted of a felony, translated into Slovene and certified.

This visa is meant for students who have the intention of studying in Luxembourg. Before this visa can be issued to a student, the student must have been accepted into one of the institutions in the country. A letter of admission from the school an applicant has been accepted to should be provided. The course the applicant has been accepted to study, the duration of the study, and the person responsible for taking care of the applicant’s finances should be stated in the letter. Certificates and transcripts from previously attended schools should be provided. A copy of the applicant’s Kenyan residence permit which has a validity of at least three months after the planned duration of stay in the country. This visa allows international students to work for a period of time as long as the student’s education is not affected. An extension to this visa may be granted to cover the duration of your study. Applicants below the age of 18 years are required to have the original copy of their birth certificate. If they are traveling without their parents or one of their parents, a letter of consent signed by both their parents should be provided. You are not permitted to seek public funds during your time in the country. Receipt of paid visa application form is required.

This visa is meant for students who have the intention of studying in Liechtenstein. Before this visa can be issued to a student, the student must have been admitted into one of the institutions in the country. A letter of admission from the school an applicant has been accepted to should be provided. The course the applicant has been accepted to study, the duration of the study, and the person responsible for the applicant’s finances should be stated in the letter. Certificates and transcripts from previously attended schools should be provided. A copy of the applicants' Kenyan residence permit with a validity of at least three months after the planned duration of stay in the country. This visa allows international students to work for a period of time as long as the students' education is not affected. An extension to this visa may be granted to cover the duration of your study. Applicants below the age of 18 years are required to have the original copy of their birth certificate. If they are traveling without their parents or one of their parents, a letter of consent signed by both their parents should be provided. You are not permitted to seek public funds during your time in the country. Receipt of paid visa application form is required.

With the student visa, foreigners are allowed to study full-time in any institution of their choice in New Zealand. Kenyans applying for this visa must have been accepted into one of New Zealand's recognized institutions. An admission letter from the institution you have been accepted into must be provided. The letter should state the course title, duration and if possible all the study fees applicable.  Students are to provide certificates and transcripts of the previous schools they attended. To study in New Zealand, Kenyans must take and pass an English language proficiency test (either PTE or IELTS). For PTE, the applicant's score must fall  between the range of 43-50 while for IELTS, a minimum overall band score of 5.5 is acceptable. International students in New Zealand can work part-time for 20 hours per week when school is in session and full-time when school is on break. Student travelers to New Zealand must be able to demonstrate they have enough funds to comfortably spend between $800 - $1000  every week during their entire stay in the country. The New Zealand student visa costs $35 to process. Initially, you may get 90 days for your student visa, but this can easily be extended to cover the entire duration of your study. If you’re spending six months or more here in New Zealand you may need to be screened for tuberculosis. It is possible to apply for a residence permit at the end of your study program in New Zealand. Dependent children of temporary work visa holders in New Zealand also need a student visa. This entitles them to attend New Zealand primary and secondary schools as domestic students (meaning they are not required to pay international student tuition fees).

Australia student visa allows students from Kenya to study in any of its institutions of learning. Before initiating the visa application process, applicants should ensure that they have been accepted into the institution they applied to. A letter of acceptance from the institution you applied to should be provided. The letter should contain the course enrolled for, the duration of the study, and the person taking care of the finances of the student. Proof of part or full payment of the institution's tuition fee is to be submitted by the applicant. Proof of financial sufficiency in form of a bank statement or any other approved means by the embassy is to be submitted by the applicant. Certificates and transcripts gotten from previously attended schools should be provided. Holders of this visa can work for a period of time in the country as long as it does not affect your study. This visa can be extended to cover the period of study. Students are expected to leave the country at the end of their program. The unabridged original copy of minor’s birth certificate and a letter of consent by the parents should be provided during the visa application process.  Holders of this visa cannot seek public funds. Proof of payment of visa application fee is required.

Kenyans traveling to the UK for study purposes are eligible for the UK student visa.  This visa is also known as a Tier 4 general student visa. If you’re studying a short course and are over 18 years old, you may be eligible for the  short-term study visa . This is valid up to six months for most short courses and can be extended for a stay of up to 11 months for English language courses. If you’re studying a longer course, you’ll need to make sure your chosen institution holds a  Tier 4 Sponsor License . You can either apply for a  Tier 4 (Child) student visa  (if you’re aged 4-17 and want to study at an independent school in the UK) or a  Tier 4 (General) student visa  for those aged 16 and over Applicants over the age of 16 years can apply for this visa. It is important that the applicant pay for a healthcare surcharge as part of your application. Although this is a student visa, students cannot study at an academy or a local authority-funded school (also known as a maintained school). In order to meet the UK student requirements, you need to provide the following: An unconditional offer of a place on a course offered by a licensed Tier 4 Sponsor, evidenced by a 'Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies’ (CAS) form from your course provider. Proof of adequate English language skills, this must be demonstrated by passing one of the secure English language tests (SELT). You will not need to provide this if you’re from an English-speaking country such as the United States or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in an English-speaking country. Proof of financial support must be provided, this can take the form of bank statements or a letter from your financial sponsor, showing you can cover your tuition fees, accommodation and living costs. You must prove that you have £1,015 (~US$1,300) per month for living costs if studying in the UK outside of London, and £1,265 (~US$1,600) a month for living costs if studying in London.

This visa is for students willing to study in one of the institutions of learning in the country. Applicants must have been accepted into the institution of their choice before they start the visa application process. You are required to present the letter of admission from the school you have been accepted to. The course which the applicant has been admitted to and the duration of the program should be stated in the letter. Applicant's personal data, course/research description should be provided. The name and position of the person or organization responsible for the applicant's financial support during his/her stay in Croatia should be submitted. Certificates and transcripts gotten from previously attended schools should be provided. A copy of the Kenyan stay permit is required for non-Kenyans. Students can study for up to 20 hours per week when school is in session and full-time when school is on break. Foreigners may be granted an extension to this visa to cover the duration of your study in the country. At the expiry of the visa, students are expected to leave the country. The unabridged original copy of minor’s birth certificate should be provided during the visa application process. A letter of consent signed by both the parents of the minor should be provided. Holders of this visa cannot seek public funds. Proof of payment of visa application fee is required.

A Kenyan who wants to stay and study in Norway will require either a student visa. If you plan on staying in Norway for more than three months, you will have to apply for a residence permit. The Norway student visa and the residence permit do not refer to the same document. To be eligible for Norway Student Visa or Residence Permit, you must provide the official letter of acceptance issued by your hosting Norway university or educational institute or polytechnic. You must provide proof of your financial ability so as to support yourself financially during your entire study period. Receipt that you have paid the application fee of NOK 5,300 must be provided. Evidence that you have  sufficient financial funds for the entire period of study must be provided. You need to prove you have access to NOK 116,369 for 10 months (academic year). Proof of accommodation must be provided. A copy of your UDI document must be provided. The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration requires the money to be deposited in a Norwegian bank account., this is a general rule.  Applicants are advised to make sure their passport is valid for at least three   (3)  months after the end of their intended travel and that it has been issued no later than ten   (10)  years ago. Two recent 35mm x 45mm passport photographs with white background must be provided. The embassy or consulate you are using reserves the right to ask for additional documents or a second appearance for an interview in special cases.