Thursday 30 August 2012

Process of getting student visa for Cyprus

 

Every applicants who are intending to study in Cyprus must have completed a secondary level education or the equivalent of twelve years of schooling to get admission in the universities of Cyprus for undergraduate level or Bachelors level, similarly the students must have to complete the undergraduate level education or Bachelors level Education to get admission for the post graduate level.
Application forms and other information about admission requirements for the universities or colleges of Cyprus can be obtained from the Office of Admissions of respective college or university.
For the being admitted in the universities of Cyprus you must have a complete application form, official or certified transcripts of Secondary for undergraduate or Bachelor for postgraduate level and evidences of knowledge of English. These are the basic requirements that are asked by most of the universities. Beside, a different university might have a different demand of requirements for considering you to get admission in their college or universities. So for more information about the requirements for admission in Cyprus please do visit the website of respective colleges or universities.


Nationals of any country coming to Cyprus for studies must receive student’s permit through the Migration Officer, Nicosia prior to arrival. Applications should be submitted by the directors of the schools.
The visa process time for Cyprus may be up to 1 month. Therefore, students are requested to apply 2-3 months prior to the date of enrollment for study.
Application to
In person to the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy or High Commission).

Application requirements:
  1. Passport with at least 1 year validity
  2. Photocopy of Passport
  3. One completed application form.
  4. 4 Passport sized photographs
  5. Proof of sufficient funds to cover duration of stay.
  6. Attested original academic certificates
  7. Certificate of Good conduct from police department in Applicant's home country or country of residence issued not before 6 months
  8. Financial documents to show; students can meet all the costs of living and fees while studying in Cyprus
  9. Fee (payable by cash or postal order only, subject to rate of exchange). For students, a letter from the applicant's place of education is required.
Costs for Student Visa in Cyprus
The visa cost for students intending to study in Cyprus will be Pound Sterling £20.