A student Visa is usually regarded as a special endorsement on a government-issued passport given to foreign students who are enrolled or about to be enrolled in a qualified educational institution. The visas are non-immigratory meaning you do not need to obtain citizenship to get it. The visa is also mandatory for any prospective student that is looking to further their education in another country.let us know How Much Bank Balance Is Required For A Norway Student Visa?
Most student visas are granted on the premise that the student has enough in his bank to carter for their needs in the foreign country of choice, this balance is usually calculated as the minimum required to survive in the country monthly for the duration of stay for the student, and for Norway, you must have enough to cover your travel expenses and your cost of living which is usually on an average about NOK 123,519 which is approximately about $13,600 per year of your stay. This bank balance must be shown from a Norwegian account, which means you will be required to open a Norwegian bank account before leaving.
Applying for a Norwegian student visa
To even begin applying for a Norway student visa you must have at least fulfilled the following.
- Gained admission into an accredited school in Norway
- The course of study needs to be full time
- You must have sufficient funds to cover the tuition, living, and also travel expenses or be on a scholarship.
- You should have accommodation in Norway.
When you have fulfilled all these, you can then move on to apply for a student visa online at the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) website before proceeding to an embassy, which has its own separate requirements which are basically just documents you will need to submit when applying for a visa at the embassy, they include.
Your student visa application form
This form is a printout of your online application from the immigration Directorate website
Picture passport
You will need to bring at least 2 recent passports of yourself
Admission letter
Your admission letter is required to have your name, the course you are going to study, and the duration of your program.
Proof of finances
This is a huge requirement as you can be denied a visa if you do not have proof of the ability to pay for your fees and living expenses while in Norway. You will be required to give proof of grant or scholarship if you will not be paying by yourself. Your work contract or your bank statements of bank accounts opened in Norway by either you or your school.
Proof of accommodation
You must be able to show that you have somewhere to live when you get to Norway. Whether you will rent or your school provides accommodation (which must be stated in your admission letter)
For minors
You would also need a birth certificate, a consent application for a residency permit, and a copy of your parent’s passport.
Your passport (if you are not a minor): all copies of the used pages of your pages must be attached to your passport.
When at the embassy you are required to hand over original copies of documents as well as different copies too, the documents are required to be written in either English or Norwegian, or if none is available, a copy of the official translation of all documents you are submitting, you will lastly be required to bring a printout of checklist of documents – printed from the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration. The Norwegian student visa also costs about NOK 4,900 which is approximately $545.
When do you get a Norwegian Visa?
Once you receive a student Visa you can then proceed to pack and schedule your travels, Visas are usually received 3 weeks from the initial application date although, this varies based on your country and where you are applying from, you will get an entry Visa before the deadline for resuming your school if your visa application is successful, you can also apply for a student visa from within Norway if you were there legally in the first place, the process is similar to applying for a Norwegian visa from any other country
Conclusion
Student Visas in Norway are usually given and are issued and renewed based on the duration of your studies, although, a study permit will state the duration for which the Visa will be valid.
FAQs
Can I get a permanent residence permit After a student visa?
No, you cannot normally switch to a permanent residence permit from your student Visa, even if you have stayed for more than 3 years in Norway.
Can I switch from a Work Visa to a student visa?
Well, yes if you have found work during your studies and meet all requisites, you can switch.
