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Visa guide
Plan your visa before you pay for anything
A short, plain guide to visa types, the documents every country asks for, and the order to do things in.
By destination
Which visa for which country
| Destination | Visa or permit | Where you apply | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | X1 (over 180 days) or X2 (up to 180 days) | Chinese Visa Application Service Centre, in-person interview | Read the guide |
| Türkiye | Student visa, then residence permit | Nearest Turkish consulate, then in Türkiye | Read the guide |
| Hungary | Visa (up to 90 days) or residence permit for study | Hungarian consulate | Read the guide |
| Austria | Visa or residence permit, depending on nationality | Austrian authorities or representation | Read the guide |
| Cyprus | Visa or entry permit, then temporary residence permit | Cyprus embassy or CRMD, then CRMD on arrival | Read the guide |
| United Kingdom | Student visa | Online application, then UKVI eVisa | Read the guide |
| Europe (Germany and others) | National student visa of the destination country | Embassy of the destination country | Read the guide |
| United States | F-1 visa | US Embassy or Consulate, after I-20 and DS-160 | Read the guide |
| Canada | Study permit | Online with IRCC, after letter of acceptance | Read the guide |
| Australia | Student visa (subclass 500) | Online through ImmiAccount, after CoE and OSHC | Read the guide |
Build your document pack first
Almost every visa asks for the same core documents. Collecting them early saves weeks.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay, with blank pages
- CNIC and recent photographs
- Transcripts, degree certificates and, where required, attested copies
- Police character certificate where the country asks for one
- Admission or offer letter from the university
- Proof of funds: bank statements, scholarship letter or sponsor documents
- Health insurance where required
- Language test result or a letter from your university, if the programme needs it
Attestation and apostille
Many countries want attested degrees and, for some documents, an apostille from Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. For example, the Chinese visa page asks for an apostille on a police certificate that has no verifiable QR code. Check each destination's rule before you pay for attestation.
The usual order
- Get your offer or admission letter.
- Confirm funding and prepare financial documents.
- Check the official visa page of your destination.
- Complete forms and book your appointment early.
- Prepare for the interview with your documents in order.
- Apply, track your application and keep copies of everything.
Common reasons for refusal
- Documents that do not match each other (names, dates, amounts)
- Unclear source of funds
- A study plan that does not match your background
- Missing or expired documents
- Answers in the interview that do not match your application
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