Immigrating to Countries like the U.K, Canada, U.S.A can be difficult and expensive. The purpose of this article is to disclose 4 cheap and easy countries around the world you can immigrate to for studies as an African.
These countries can offer you the financial freedom to study and live life to its fullness in a secure country. You can also get the passport of this country to will make it easy to travel or immigrate to other bigger countries in the future. The countries we are going to be talking about are Norway, Germany, Iceland, and Austria. We will be discussing the requirements and easy processes of getting a study Visa to these countries.
Norway
Studying in Norway’s Public universities is free and does not require you to write any English test exams. You will however need a first-class or second-class upper to apply to a Norwegian University. If you get accepted, below are the requirements and steps for studying in Norway.
Norway Study Visa Requirements
When applying for a Norway study residence permit you must submit the following documents:
1- An international passport that should have at least three months of validation.
2- Biodata page copy of your international passport.
3- Letter of admission sent by your chosen institution which has offered you an admission
4- Two passport photographs
5- Cover letter
6- Health/medical insurance.
7- Return ticket arrangements proof.
8- Proof of housing or hotel reservation.
9- Proof of fund NOK 116,369 ($13,893)
How to Apply For Norway Study Visa
You must have been admitted into college or university in order to be given a study visa for Norway.
Online registration
Register for an account on the online application site, then click on the application form and fill it out thoroughly. If your course lasts longer than three months, make sure to apply for a student residence permit. You can get the application form at the VFs global center or here.
Application Submission
Apply at one of the vfs global centers in Abuja or Lagos. You can also take it to the Norwegian Embassy in Abuja and submit it there. Bring all supporting documentation with you to the application center. At the visa application center, your biometric data will be taken.
Track application
After you’ve submitted your application, you’ll need to keep track of its progress so you’ll know when it’s time to pick up your passport.
How to Schedule an Interview for a Study Visa in Norway
You do not need to schedule an interview while applying for a Norway student visa in Nigeria. Simply complete the application form and submit it to the vfs worldwide center.
Germany
Studying in Norway’s Public universities is free and does not require you to write any English test exams. It is also easy to get admission to Germany Universities if you graduated with a first-class or second-class upper. However, you will need €10,236 in a blocked bank account.
How to Apply for a German Student Visa
The step-by-step process for a German student visa in Nigeria is:
- Schedule an appointment online.
- Open a blocked bank account.
- Complete the national visa application form.
- Collect the required documents.
- Submit the application.
- Pay the visa application fee.
After you submit the application, you have to wait for the German Consulate in Nigeria, to process your student visa and give you a decision. Read more about the detailed steps on https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/germany/visa/student-visa/nigeria/
Iceland
You must have been accepted into a recognized Icelandic institution before you can apply for an Iceland student visa. It is not difficult to gain admission to an Icelandic institution. All you have to do is go to the website of your favorite university to receive all the information you require. Here is a list of the top 5 universities for international students. Click to learn more https://uscollegeinternational.com/best-universities-iceland/
Requirements for Iceland Student Visa
You will need the following documents to apply for an Iceland student visa:
1- Schengen student visa application form. Please get it here.
2- Letter of admission.
3- If you are given a scholarship, you must provide a letter of sponsorship from the body that awarded the scholarship to you.
4- Your international passport which should have validation of 6 months at least.
5- Two passport photographs.
6- Your international passport and National ID card photocopies (if you have them).
7- Proof of reserved traveling flight tickets, bearing airline and travel date.
8- Medical insurance proof.
9- Proof of hotel reservations and accommodation.
10- Proof of funds, bank statements from the past three months with a signature and seal from the same bank.
11- Cover Letter.
12- Police clearance.
13- Previous certificates and/or transcripts from previously attended institutions.
For the step-by-step process of applying visit https://naijagoingabroad.com/apply-iceland-student-visa-nigeria
Austria
You must have gained admission into an Austria University before applying for the study visa. Here are some free universities you can check out and apply to; University of Vienna, Johannes Kepler University Linz, University of Graz, Medical University of Vienna, University of Innsbruck, and the University of Leoben. Also, check out cheap Universities at https://uscollegeinternational.com/cheap-universities-austria/ . You can also visit studyinaustria.at
For Proof of Funds, you need 5000 euros. They are not interested in your bank statement, their interest is just the total amount in your account. You can borrow me and put it in the account to show. You will also need to legalize your documents before submitting them to schools in Austria. You can legalize your documents at the ministry of foreign affairs.
When you apply for these cheap universities and submit your documents, there will interview you. Note you will not need to write any exams for this.
If you pass the interview, they will send you documents that you will use in processing your visa.
Documents required for applying to Austria Universities
- Transcript for people applying for masters
- Passport
- Birth certificate
Documents required to Apply for Austria Student Visa
- Proof of admission.
- Passport
- Cover Letter/Motivation Letter
- Proof of Funds
- Proof of health insurance
- Police report
- Proof of flight reservation
- Proof of accommodation
To check to learn the step-by-step process of the Visa application Click Here.
I hope this will help you in your journey to a better life and better education.