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The student visa is for foreigners who intend to travel to Romania either for pre-graduate, graduate, or postgraduate studies or in view of obtaining academic degrees within the state or accredited private institutions. Foreigners who are trainees or who want to partake in the pupil exchange scheme or in an individual project may also apply for this visa. Kenyans who want to carry out activities of scientific research on the grounds of the endorsement of the Ministry of Research and Innovation and the General Inspectorate for Immigration. The visa allows Kenyans to enter the territory of Romania to apply at the Ministry of Internal Affairs – General Inspectorate for Immigration, for the extension of the right of temporary stay and for a residence permit. Proof of acceptance for studies from the Romanian Ministry of Education, attesting that the visa applicant will attend a full-time course of study at a state or private higher education institution. Applicant should present proof of tuition fee for at least one academic year. Students should have at least  €500 per month Students who have been previously convicted will not be issued this visa. Proof of knowledge of the language of the study programme to be followed, with the exception of the preparatory year of Romanian language for foreign citizens. If you are under the age of 18, a notarized letter of consent signed by both parents should be provided.

Kenyans who are applying for this visa are students who intend to visit China to study in one of the schools in the country. This visa is of two types; The X1 and X2 visa. X1 Visa is given to Kenyans going to study in China for more than 6 months while the X2 visa is issued to Kenyans to study for exactly 6 months. Students who apply for this visa are authorized to work part-time and apply for internships. Kenyans who have been issued the X1 visa must apply for a Temporary Residence Permit from the local Public Security Bureau within 30 days upon entry into China while the X2 visa holders do not need to apply for one. Applicants are to provide the JW201 (or JW202) form issued by the Chinese Ministry of Education (only necessary for the X1 Visa) and the notice of admission from your school.  The JW201 / JW202 form is to be submitted at consulate or embassy during your application for the Chinese student visa (X visa). The Chinese Ministry of Education decides which one to issue. The JW201 form is for those studying in China on a full scholarship while JW202 is for those studying in China by self support or partial scholarship. A letter of admission from the institution you have been accepted into should be provided. The letter should clearly state the course you have been admitted to study and the duration of the program. A copy of a medical examination report is required. Any person suffering from a medical disorder, leprosy, AIDS, venereal disease, tuberculosis or other forms of infectious diseases will be refused entry into China. Only the single-entry visa will be issued to students. If you are under the age of 18 years, the original copy of your birth certificate should be provided. A notarized letter of consent signed by both your parents should be provided if you are traveling alone. Non-Kenyans are required to provide a copy of their stay permit in Kenya. Receipt of paid visa of China application fee should be provided.

Kenyans who are applying for this visa are students who intend to visit China to study in one of the schools in the country. This visa is of two types; The X1 and X2 visa. X1 Visa is given to Kenyans going to study in China for more than 6 months while the X2 visa is issued to Kenyans to study for exactly 6 months. Students who apply for this visa are authorized to work part-time and apply for internships. Kenyans who have been issued the X1 visa must apply for a Temporary Residence Permit from the local Public Security Bureau within 30 days upon entry into China while the X2 visa holders do not need to apply for one. Applicants are to provide the JW201 (or JW202) form issued by the Chinese Ministry of Education (only necessary for the X1 Visa) and the notice of admission from your school.  The JW201 / JW202 form is to be submitted at consulate or embassy during your application for the Chinese student visa (X visa). The Chinese Ministry of Education decides which one to issue. The JW201 form is for those studying in China on a full scholarship while JW202 is for those studying in China by self support or partial scholarship. A letter of admission from the institution you have been accepted into should be provided. The letter should clearly state the course you have been admitted to study and the duration of the program. A copy of a medical examination report is required. Any person suffering from a medical disorder, leprosy, AIDS, venereal disease, tuberculosis or other forms of infectious diseases will be refused entry into China. Only the single-entry visa will be issued to students. If you are under the age of 18 years, the original copy of your birth certificate should be provided. A notarized letter of consent signed by both your parents should be provided if you are traveling alone. Non-Kenyans are required to provide a copy of their stay permit in Kenya. Receipt of paid visa of China application fee should be provided.

Eligible applicants of this visa are students who intend to study either part-time or full-time in one of the schools in Ireland. Before initiating the visa application process, applicants should ensure they have been admitted into the school of their choice to study. You are granted this visa on the basis that you will attend school to partake in a course which involves at least 15 hours of organized daytime tuition every week. If you have been refused a visa for any country, you must submit the original letter of refusal that was issued to you by the authorities of that country. An official letter of acceptance from the school you have been accepted to should be provided. Information on the letter should include the course you are to study and the duration of your stay in the country. All applicants regardless of nationality or educational background must undertake the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test and provide the original certificate during the visa application. Other acceptable certificates will be those from an internationally recognized test such as TOEFL or Cambridge. You are required to pay at least €6,000 of your tuition where the course fee is above this amount. Where the course fee is below €6,000, you are required to pay this fee in full. Evidence of the amount paid should be included in your Letter of Acceptance from the college.  The initial visa issued to you will be valid for a single entry to the country. If you have a valid reason for leaving Ireland for a short period of time you must apply in advance of making any arrangements for a re-entry visa. Before a re-entry visa can be issued, you must be registered with the Garda National Immigration Bureau. Applicants who are under the age of 18 years are required to have the original copy of their birth certificates. A notarized letter of consent signed by both their parents should be provided. Only students attending a full-time course of education of at least one year’s duration leading to qualifications recognized by the Minister for Education and Science will be permitted to take up casual employment.

Students who intend taking a part-time or full-time course in one of the schools in Turkey are the eligible candidates of this visa. Applicants of this visa should ensure they have been offered admission into the school they applied for before applying for the visa. The original admission letter written on the school’s letterhead should be provided. This proof that you have been offered admission into the school and you can attend classes. Certificates and transcripts gotten from previously attended schools should be submitted during the visa application process. Proof that you have paid the tuition fee for the school should be provided. International students are permitted to work part-time for 20 hours per week when school is in session and full-time when the school is on break. If you are a minor, the original copy of your birth certificate should be made available. Also, a notarized letter of consent signed by both your parents should be provided. An extension to this visa can be granted to cover the duration of your study program in the country. Non-Kenyans are expected to have a copy of their stay permit in Kenya during the visa application process. Foreigners should ensure they abide by all the rules guiding their visa.

Students who intend taking a part-time or full-time course in any school in Algeria are eligible for this visa. Applicants of this visa should ensure they have been offered admission into the school they applied to before applying for this visa. The original admission letter written on the school’s letterhead should be submitted with the applicants' application form. This serves as a proof that you have been offered admission into the school. Certificates and transcripts gotten from previously attended schools should be submitted during the visa application process by the applicant. Proof that the applicant has paid the tuition fee for the school should be provided. International students are permitted to work part-time for 20 hours per week when schools are in session and full-time when the school is on break. If you are a minor, the original copy of your birth certificate should be made available. A notarized letter of consent signed by both parents should also be provided. An extension to this visa can be granted to cover the duration of your study program in the country. Foreigners should ensure they abide by all the rules guiding their visa. It is mandatory for travelers to be vaccinated against yellow fever before traveling to the country.

The student visa allows foreigners to visit South Korea to study in one of the schools in the country. The student visa is called a D-visa. The D-visa falls into four categories: D-2-1 For taking an Associate Degree in South Korea D-2-2: For taking a Bachelor’s Degree D-2-3: For Master’s Degree program D-2-4: For Doctorate Degree in South Korea. Kenyans may apply for either the single-entry or the multiple-entry visa. The single-entry visa costs $60 while the multiple-entry visa costs $90. One 35 mm x 45 mm passport-sized photograph is required. On a student visa, you can apply for the right to work part-time after you have studied in Korea for six months. Applicants are required to present a letter of admission from the institution which they have been accepted to. The course you have been offered and the duration of the study should be written on the letter. Proof of paid tuition fee should be presented. Students undertaking a year-long program will be required to present a bank statement showing a minimum balance of $10,000. Students need to have at least $500 monthly in order to cover their financial expenses. If you have been offered a scholarship to study in South Korea, the scholarship certificate should be provided. Students who have been previously convicted may not be issued this visa. A health certificate filled in by your doctor is required.

The eligible applicants of this visa are students who intend to study full-time in one of the institutions of learning in the country. Students should ensure that they have been accepted into the institution of their choice in Pakistan. A letter of acceptance from the institution in Pakistan should be provided. The course applicant will be offering and the duration of the study program should be clearly stated in the letter. International students are allowed to work part-time when school is in session and full-time when school is on break. Applicants should ensure they possess an International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever. Students who are under the age of 18 years are required to present the unabridged original copy of their birth certificate. For non-Kenyans, a copy of their stay permit in Kenya is required. Certificates and transcripts from previously attended should be provided. A document which proves that you have the incentive to return to your country at the end of your study. Proof of payment of paid visa application fee is required.

The eligible applicants of these visa are students who intend to study full-time in one of the institutions of learning in the country. Students should ensure that they have been offered admission into the institution of their choice in Bulgaria before processing this visa. The Bulgarian Student Visa  (D-type Visa) is valid from 3 to 6 months. The student visa can be obtained from any Bulgarian Diplomatic Mission abroad. All non-EU/EEA students aiming to study in Bulgaria must secure this visa. Applicants are to submit their international passport that has a minimum validity of one year from intended date of departure. Applicants are to provide proof of medical insurance valid for the EU member states for the whole period of the trip, covering all costs for repatriation,urgent medical care and emergency hospital treatment for the period of the stay in Bulgaria. The applicant with a Bulgarian student visa must apply for a long-term stay (residency permit) in Bulgaria on arrival   . This permit is usually valid for one year maximum and renewable every year for the whole period of the study. Proof of financial sufficiency that covers duration of stay should be submitted. Proof of payment of tuition fee. A letter of acceptance from the institution in Bulgaria should be provided. The course applicant will be offering and the duration of the study program should be clearly stated in the letter. International students are allowed to work part-time when during the session and full-time during breaks. Students who are under the age of 18 years are required to present the unabridged original copy of their birth certificate. For non-Kenyans, a copy of their stay permit in Kenya is required. Certificates and transcripts from previously attended should be provided. A document which proves that you have the incentive to return to your country at the end of your study. Proof of payment of paid visa application fee is required.

Kenyans who want to study in Israel in elementary and high schools, academic institutions, yeshivot and youth institutions of the Jewish Agency. The Student Visa is valid for at least one year and for multiple entrances and exits. The visa can be extended to cover the duration of the study. International students in Israel are not allowed to take up paid or unpaid employment. If you are under the age of 18 years, a written consent signed by both your parents and an attorney is required before you will be granted this visa. A certificate of acceptance for study at one of the educational institutions in Israel should be provided. The date of the beginning and end of the educational programme should be stated in the letter. International students are required to present proof of payment of the tuition fee if on partial or no scholarship. If you are not a citizen of Kenya, a copy of your stay permit in Kenya is required. Proof that the visa application fee has been made. Foreigners who have been previously convicted may not be issued this visa.

Students who intend taking part-time or full-time courses in one of the recognized institutions in Mexico are eligible for this visa. Applicants of this visa should ensure they have been offered admission into the school they applied for before applying for the visa. The applicant's original passport and a photocopy of the information page of the passport must be provided. One passport-sized photograph with a white background is required. The original admission letter written on the school’s letterhead should be provided. This proves that you have been offered admission into the school and you can attend classes. Bank account statements to prove that you have sufficient funds for your study in Mexico must be provided. If you have a scholarship, you should be able to present the scholarship letter from the institution, mentioning the exact amount of the scholarship. Certificates and transcripts from previously attended schools should be submitted during the visa application process. Proof that you have paid the tuition fee for your particular program of study should be provided. International students are permitted to work part-time for 20 hours per week when school is in session and full-time when the school is on break. If you are a minor, the original copy of your birth certificate should be made available. Also, a notarized letter of consent signed by both your parents should be provided. The Mexico student visa can be extended to cover the duration of your study program in the country. You are allowed to obtain a temporary resident card once you get into the country. Foreigners should ensure they abide by all the rules guiding their visa. It is mandatory for travelers to be vaccinated against yellow fever before traveling to Mexico.

The Russian student visa enables a Kenya citizen to take up a program of study in one of the institutions of learning in Russia. The Russian student visa is initially  valid for 90 days but can be extended to up to one year to cover the duration of the study. To extend your visa, you have to apply to the local division of the Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation (FMS of Russia). Before applying for this visa, ensure that you have been offered admission to the school of your choice in Russia. The following documents are required during the visa application process: An official letter from the Russian university, institute or college confirming applicant has been admitted and is allowed to attend lectures. Previous educational certificates from past institutions attended. Proof that tuition fees has been paid. A copy of HIV test result which must be certified at the local office of the secretary of your state and translated into Russian. Student visa Applicants should have at least 325,425 RUB (USD 5,000) per year to cover all stay expenses in Russia. If you intend to work part-time as a student, you will require a work permit from the Federal Migration Service (FMS). The cost of a work permit for those on a Russian study visa is RUB 3,500 (USD 60). Applicants are expected to be of perfect health before coming into Russia. A certified document that shows this must be presented.