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A visa invitation from an educational institution, indeed, does not guarantee visa approval. The final decision is made by a visa officer. They will assess the likelihood of you violating visa rules both after completing your studies and during your studies. For example, whether you intend to reside in the UK, work without proper authorization, etc.
The Swiss embassy requires personal attendance when applying for a student visa. We will help you compile and translate the necessary documents, as well as schedule a convenient time for the interview.
Unfortunately, visa and border services do not provide such an opportunity. You can enroll your child in a boarding school, where he will live and be constantly under the supervision of a specialist. This way, you will be able to visit him at any time convenient for you (though the school recommends visits on weekends) by obtaining a regular tourist visa.
An exception to this rule is the United Kingdom. Here, parents of a child under 12 can stay with them on the basis of a temporary long-term visa, but on the day the student turns 12, this privilege becomes invalid, and the parent's visa ends.
If we are talking about a British private school, then it is true. Since April 2011, the British government has established new rules (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies): a student visa for studying is issued only for a specific course at a chosen institution (this could be A-level, IB, GCSE, or other programs). In this case, a Child Visitor visa is issued, and only after returning from a language course is a Child Student visa issued.
No, this is not possible.
If you apply for a standard Permit B, then no, your passport stays with you.
Most likely, if you properly complete all the necessary documents and prove your reliability and the legality of your intentions, the previous refusal will not serve as a basis for rejecting your visa application (especially since it was issued by another country).
Currently, all reasons for refusal are provided exclusively in writing. It is this document that should be relied upon when making further decisions. It is possible that the visa officer was confused by your ratio of students to teachers. In any case, keep in mind that the appeal process is lengthy and may take several months, which means that the timing of the trip inevitably needs to be postponed.
An exception is made for students who have received a clear and definite invitation from the chosen educational institution, as well as for students who have already completed a preparatory course and studied for at least 3 months.
If you want to obtain a short-term visa to leave for studies, it is possible to get a visa by properly preparing the documents and opening an account with your own funds, along with providing convincing documents. Once again, carefully read the visa refusal document, it outlines all the details and conditions for obtaining a visa in the future.
A student visa is the main document required for admission to a Canadian university. It also serves as the basis for legal residence in the country.
Today, there are two types of student visas for Canada:
- Temporary Resident Visa – for short-term programs up to 6 months (for single or multiple entries, issued in 2-6 weeks)
- Study Permit – for long-term programs of 6 months or more (issued for the entire duration of study in the country + 90 days, which are given for departure from the country, visa extension, or transition to another type of visa after graduation, processed in 2-12 weeks)
It is important to note that you can only apply for a study visa after you have been accepted into a study program through one of the visa centers, and in some cases online through the official website of the country's government and the MyCIC system.
What documents do I need to submit to obtain a student visa?
- foreign passport (+ copies of previous foreign passports with visas (if any)
- copies of national passport
- 2 color photos (3.5x4.5)
- letter confirming enrollment in the program
- visa application form
- questionnaire containing information about the applicant's family
- essay on why you want to study in Canada and what your choice of study program is related to
- certificate from your place of work (if any)
- bank reference (+ bank account statement)
- documents confirming the connection with your country (property, marriage, children)
- sponsorship letter (if someone else will pay for your studies)
- notarized consent from parents to leave the country and consent from parents to provide care until the student reaches the age of majority (for students under 18).
In some cases, the Canadian side may request additional documents and information, and in rare cases, appoint an interview. All these documents must be translated into English or French.
The cost of a student visa to Canada is $150. In addition, during the application process, you will need to submit biometric data, which costs $85.
Sometimes applicants are denied a visa. In such cases, there is an appeal procedure to review the application.
After the application has been approved and the Study Permit has been issued, the student receives an invitation, which must be presented upon arrival. You must also have the documents that were submitted as part of the application with you: they will be reviewed at passport control and a student visa will be issued.
Visa refusals for Canada generally do not affect the consideration of a UK visa. In our practice, there have been many successful applications for a UK visa after refusals for visas to Canada and the USA. To ensure a successful application, you need to prepare a complete set of documents, paying special attention to the bank statement and employment certificate. Additionally, the visa application form requires you to indicate any previous refusals — hiding this information could result in a 10-year entry ban. For detailed advice on obtaining a visa, you can contact our visa specialist.
The only country that issues an accompanying visa to one of the parents if the younger child is under 12 years old is the UK. You can obtain a Parent of a Child Student visa based on your younger child's schooling. It is issued for one year and can be renewed each year until the younger child turns 12.
Special attention should be paid to the amount of funds in the account: it must cover all expenses for the child's education, accommodation, and meals for a year (if it is a boarding school, the minimum amount in the account must cover the yearly cost of tuition and boarding). You can also pay the full cost of the school for the year. In this case, the school certificate will indicate that the year has been fully paid, and a bank certificate will no longer be required.
The UK issues accompanying visas if the child is under 12 years old. However, the visa is granted to only one of the parents. You can't go together.