虽然获得所需要的成绩、写好一份申请、并且最终获得出国留学专业的录取通知，是成为一名国际学生及其困难的一个部分，但是对于大部分的学生而言，这并不是结束……现在，你需要继续努力申请学生签证。

并不是所有的国际学生都需要办理学生签证——例如，欧盟学生去另外的一个欧盟国家学习，就不需要办理学生签证——但是需要办理学生签证的学生，应该尽量提前准备学生签证申请。

下面是有关于你应该如何开始申请学生签证的一些概述信息，以及有关普遍的学生签证要求的一些关键信息。了解具体国家的学生签证申请信息，请点击下面的具体文章链接。

Getting started

The most important thing about your student visa application is that you get it done well in advance of when you plan to leave your home country。
In some cases the process can take up to six months, or even longer for visa applications with missing information, so it’s advisable to start as soon as you gain acceptance onto a study abroad program。

开始申请学生签证：

有关学生签证申请最重要的事情就是提前计划好自己离开原籍国的时间，准备好一切相关事宜。在一些情况下，整个的签证申请过程可能需要花费6个月，如果有信息遗漏的话，可能需要更长的时间，所以在你获得了出国留学专业的录取通知之后，请尽可能早的开始你的学生签证的申请。

How to begin your student visa application

To get your hands on the application forms and other useful information about student visa requirements, you should visit the official embassy or consulate website of your country of study。
This website should have all the information regarding visa applications, forms, documentation and interviews。 If you’re struggling to find the guidelines, contact the embassy or consulate by phone, email or in person。

If you have any other queries about the type of visa you need or any more general questions regarding the practical side of studying abroad, you can also ask for help from the university you plan to attend。
Most universities will provide support for international students going through this process。 In some countries you can even apply for your visa through the institution, meaning that much of the bureaucratic work is done by the university itself。
To find out if this is the case, contact the international admissions department of the university, and ask whether they can help you at all with your application。

如何开始你的学生签证申请：

为了获得签证申请表，以及其他一些有关学生签证申请要求的有用信息，你应该浏览你所选择的留学国家的官方大使馆或者领事馆官网。这个网站应该有有关签证申请、表格、文件以及面试的所有信息。如果你正在努力寻找签证申请的相关信息的话，那么你可以通过电话、电子邮件或者是亲自联系大使馆或者领事馆工作人员。

如果你对于自己所需要的签证类型有任何的疑问，或者是对于出国留学的实际问题有更多的疑问的话，你可以寻求意向留学大学的帮助。大部分的学校会在这个过程中为国际学生提供帮助和支持。甚至在一些国家，你可以通过学校来直接申请留学签证，这意味着很多繁琐的工作都将由学校本身完成。
为了了解自己所申请的学校是否属于该签证申请类别，你可以联系该学校的国际招生部门，并且询问他们是否可以在签证申请方面提供帮助。

Filling in your application

To ensure you give yourself the best chances of success, make sure to fill in your student visa application as thoroughly as possible, taking into account all the specific student visa requirements for that country。
If you make a mistake in your application, make sure you correct it as soon as possible。 If you fail to supply a required document or make an error filling in the forms, this may lead to your application being delayed or even rejected。

once you have sent your application, be ready to promptly answer any further questions the visa authorities may have (check your phone, emails and post regularly) and make sure you have some free time to attend an interview in the coming weeks。

填写你的签证申请表：

为了保证自己最大可能的成功申请签证，请务必全面彻底的填写你的学生签证申请，考虑到该国家对于学生签证办理所有的特殊要求。如果你在签证申请过程中出现了错误，请确保自己尽快的纠正过来。如果你没能够顺利的提供签证申请所需要的文件，或者是在表格填写的过程中出现了错误的话，这都可能会导致你的申请推迟，甚至是被拒签。

一旦你递交了签证申请，请立刻准备好回答签证机关可能提出的任何进一步问题(经常检查你的电话、电子邮件以及邮寄)，并且保证自己在接下来的几个星期内，有足够的空余时间来参加签证面试。

Meeting with the embassy

Although procedures vary, a face-to-face interview held in your home country is common among many countries’ student visa requirements。
This interview is intended to ensure you are serious enough about your study abroad program and to gauge whether you were completely honest in your application。
For this arranged interview, you will need to provide a number of documents。 These typically include the following;

1。
Proof of funding for the entirety of your stay

This is required to prove to the authorities that you have enough money to cover tuition fees, rent and living costs, either by showing evidence of a student loan, scholarship, savings or a family member who is funding you。
The amount required varies significantly depending on the country in which you plan to study abroad。

2。 Proof of acceptance onto your program

This will most likely be in the form of a letter, and must come from a recognized university or higher education institute。

3。 Valid passport

This is your way in and out of the country, so don’t lose it。 Often it is required that your passport be valid for at least six months after the end of your studies abroad。

4。 Other requirements

In some instances you will also be asked to provide a clean bill of health from your doctor, English-proficiency test results, and proof of your intention to return home after completion of your studies (i。
e。 a return flight ticket)。

约见大使馆工作人员：

虽然留学签证申请程序有所差别，但是大部分国家都会要求申请者在自己的原籍国参加现场面试。这个面试目的在于保证你完全有能力进行你的出国留学专业的学习，并且来衡量你是否在你的签证申请中是完全诚实的。
为了安排和预约签证面试，你将需要提供多种文件。这通常包括以下一些材料：

- 整个留学期间的足够资金的证明：你需要向相关权利机构证明自己有足够的资金，来担负自己的学费、住宿费用以及生活开销。你可以通过提供学生贷款、奖学金、存款或者是资助你的家庭成员信息的证明来说明这一点。
不同国家的资金证明额度各不相同。

- 所学专业的录取通知证明：这通常是以信件的方式提供，必须是来自一所公认的大学或者是高等教育机构。

- 有效的护照：护照是保证你顺利的出入境的有效文件，所以千万不要遗失。通常要求你的护照必须在你完成学业之后的至少6个月内仍然有效。

- 其他要求：在某些情况下，你可能还需要提供健康证明书、英语语言能力考试成绩、以及在完成学业之后的回国意向证明(例如回国飞机票)。

Other factors to consider

Length of study

When applying for a student visa you should make sure to take into account how long your studies will last。
Often if your course or program lasts less than six months, you will be eligible for a shorter-stay visa, while for very short study programs you may just need a regular tourist visa or no visa at all。

With this in mind, you should also think about whether you want to extend your visa to allow yourself some extra time to travel or work in the country after completing your study abroad program。
If your visa expires before you leave the country, you may encounter some stern officials on your departure and maybe even a fine!

Student visa fees

Not many countries give out visas for free, so make sure you’re ready to pay an application fee。
Although this differs from country to country, expect to pay in the region of US$100-$400。

In special cases, student visa fees can be waived, dependent on your country of origin。

需要考虑的其他因素：

- 学习年限：

在申请学生签证的时候，你应该考虑到你的学习专业应该持续多长时间。如果你的专业或者课程持续时间少于6个月的话，你将具备申请短期-停留签证的资格;而任何其他更短时间的专业学习，可能只需要一个常规的旅游签证或者根本不需要签证。

另外，你需要考虑自己是否会在完成学业之后，延长自己的签证，以保证有额外的时间来旅行或者是找工作。如果你的签证在你离开这个国家之前失效的话，你可能会被一些严厉的官员强制离境，并且可能会有罚款。