Visa and immigration
Which student visa do you actually need, and what does it cost to prove?
Every European country issues a different study permit with a different proof-of-funds figure. This page puts the visa type, the money you must show and your work rights side by side, then links to the step-by-step sequence on each country hub.
Visa rules change without notice. Figures here are the last published requirement we verified — always confirm on the embassy or consulate page linked from the country hub before you transfer money or book an appointment.
| Country | Visa / permit | Proof of funds | Work while studying | After graduation | Visa steps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | National (D) student visa | Blocked account with the amount set by the Federal Foreign Office (currently €11,904 for 12 months) | 140 full days or 280 half days per year for non-EU students | 18-month residence permit to look for qualified work after graduation | Open |
| France | VLS-TS étudiant long-stay visa | Around €7,380 for the year (roughly €615 per month) | Up to 964 hours per year | 12-month APS (temporary residence permit) for Master's graduates | Open |
| Italy | Type D study visa | Around €6,600 for the year | Up to 20 hours per week (1,040 hours per year) | 12-month job-search residence permit | Open |
| Spain | Type D student visa | Linked to the IPREM indicator, roughly €7,200 per year | Up to 30 hours per week | 12-month job-search permit | Open |
| Poland | National D visa | Roughly €5,000 per year | Unrestricted for full-time students | 9-month job-search permit | Open |
| Hungary | Residence permit for study | Roughly €5,500 per year | Up to 24 hours per week | 9-month job-search permit | Open |
| Czech Republic | Long-term study visa | Roughly €5,200 per year | Permitted alongside study | 9-month job-search permit | Open |
| Netherlands | MVV and residence permit | Roughly €13,000 per year | 16 hours per week during term | Orientation year (zoekjaar) of 12 months | Open |
| Ireland | Stamp 2 study visa | €10,000 per year | 20 hours per week during term, 40 in holidays | Third Level Graduate Programme — up to 24 months for Master's graduates | Open |
| United Kingdom | Student visa (Route) | £1,483 per month for London, £1,136 elsewhere, for up to 9 months | 20 hours per week during term | Graduate Route — 18 months for Master's graduates | Open |
| Austria | Student residence permit | Roughly €13,000 per year for students under 24 | 20 hours per week | 12-month residence permit for job seekers | Open |
| Finland | Student residence permit | €800 per month (€9,600 per year) | 30 hours per week average | Two-year post-study residence permit | Open |
| Sweden | Residence permit for studies | SEK 10,584 per month | No formal limit, but study progress is monitored | 12-month job-search permit | Open |
| Denmark | Student residence permit | Roughly DKK 6,800 per month | 20 hours per week | Establishment card for up to 3 years | Open |
| Belgium | Type D visa | Roughly €8,000 per year | 20 hours per week | 12-month search year | Open |
| Portugal | National study visa | Roughly €8,500 per year | 20 hours per week | 12-month job-search permit | Open |
| Lithuania | National D visa | Roughly €4,500 per year | 20 hours per week | 12-month job-search permit | Open |
| Latvia | National D visa | Roughly €5,000 per year | 20 hours per week | 9-month job-search permit | Open |
| Estonia | Temporary residence permit for study | Roughly €7,000 per year | Permitted if study progress is maintained | 9-month job-search permit | Open |
| Malta | National study visa | Roughly €8,000 per year | 20 hours per week after 90 days | Post-study job-search options are limited | Open |
Visa guides
The paperwork explained, in the order you will meet it
Financial proof, blocked accounts and document verification decide most refusals — not your marks.
Germany Student Visa: The Process, the Documents and the Common Rejection Reasons
The German student visa is rule-based rather than discretionary. Most problems come from timing and document mismatches, not from the interview.
OfficialBlocked Account for Germany: How It Works and How Much You Really Need
A blocked account is not a fee. It is your own money, released monthly, and it is the single biggest cash requirement of a German application.
OfficialAPS Certificate for Germany: Who Needs It, What It Costs and How Long It Takes
The APS is a document verification step for Indian applicants. Getting the timing wrong here delays everything downstream.
OfficialAusbildung Visa for Germany: Requirements, Documents and Processing
The national visa for vocational training is rule-based: contract, qualification, German, maintenance. What each one means in your file, and what commonly goes wrong.
Admission process
The application route for each country — portals, deadlines and what rejects a file.
Cost calculator
Work out the yearly figure you will need to prove, before you commit.
Scholarships
Funding that reduces or replaces the proof-of-funds burden.
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