Student visa
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05 Mar 2019
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Student Visa from Kenya to Cyprus
- Applicants of this visa are students who have the intention of studying in Cyprus.
- Before this visa is issued, a letter of acceptance from the school should be submitted.
- An enrollment certificate allowing attendance of courses in Cyprus is required.
- Holders of this visa should be in possession of the relevant permit issued by the Civil Archive and Migration Department.
- The student visa is issued for a specific educational institution. In case of Kenyans deciding to change an educational institution, one must then obtain a new residence permit.
- Kenyans on the students visa are not permitted to work. Exceptions are made by the Government of the Republic of Cyprus for certain courses for which working permits may be issued to enable practical training during the summer vacations.
- The Cyprus study visa is only issued to Kenyans who intend to study full time. A full-time student is one who takes a minimum of 12 credits in a semester.
- The Kenyan student has the right to invite to Cyprus his/her friends and relatives from abroad as guests under condition he/she can secure a bank deposit of 300 Cyprus Pound for each invited person.
- Certificates and transcripts of applicants’ previous schools should be submitted.
- Non-Kenyans should submit a copy of their stay permit in Kenya.
- While in the country, you are allowed to work part-time.
- This visa can be extended to cover the duration of your study in the country.
- If you are under 18 years, a letter of authorization signed by both your parents is required. Also, the original copy of your birth certificate should be presented.
- Applicants of this visa are expected to present a proof of clean criminal record.
- Receipt of paid visa application form is required.
- The visa costs €75.
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