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Afghanistan Visa Requirements for international students

To study in Afghanistan you need the Afghan Student visa or permit depending on where you are coming from. RocApply is glad to assist you in figuring the best way to obtain your student visa with much hassling! To apply for a student visa, you require a passport valid for at least six months after your intended return from Afghanistan.

Visa requirements for international students vary based on nationality; with that in mind, students should do some personal research to ensure they have the right documentation prior to departing their home country! Students are typically allowed to stay for one year in Afghanistan without exiting, but will be required to bring proof of enrollment at a local college or university.

Requirements of Student Entry in Afghanistan

Any foreign national intending to enter into Afghanistan for purposes of study should:

  • Obtain an Afghan visa (if applicable) to facilitate his /her entry into the country. 
  • Enter into Afghanistan from and through only authorized ports of entry.
  • Present a valid passport to the Immigration officer at the port of entry.
  • Declare the purpose of entry into Afghanistan and intended the institution of training.
  • Proceed to the designated immigration office after entry and obtain a student pass for study in Afghanistan.

What qualifies you for a student visa in Afghanistan?

The following criteria must be met.

  • A letter of acceptance must be provided demonstrating that an applicant has been offered a place on a full-time course of study at a recognized educational institution. 
  • Candidates must be able to demonstrate evidence of enough funds to support themselves in the country. 
  • It must be shown that the course fees have been paid in full. 
  • Private medical insurance must be arranged and documentary evidence of this must be provided. 
  • It must be the candidate's demonstrable intention to return to their own country at the end of their period of study.
  • All immigrants in Afghanistan should respect and oblige with national immigration laws, guidelines, and formalities.
  • The study must be undertaken from only approved and licensed training institutions.

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If you fail to submit all the documents in time, the embassy will ask you to book another date for your appointment, therefore to avoid delays please submit all the documents in full.

As the Visa process for international students can take up to 3 months, depending on the country, we strongly encourage you to calculate enough time for it.

 

Application and visa process to North Cyprus

Costs of obtaining the Student Permit
 
Upon arrival in North Cyprus, students are expected to obtain a student permit which will allow them to be legally acknowledged in the Country.
 
For new students, they have nothing to worry about since RocApply and the university's international students office officials will assist you through this process.
 
The cost of for obtaining the student permit is approximately 60 Euros.
 
This cost will cater for costs such as:
  • Police clearance examination
  • Medical Examination
  • Resident permit application forms
  • Resident Permit national stamps
Please note that students will be given time to prepare for this process (up to a month after arrival), however as Rocapply we advice students to travel with the funds to process their Student permit as soon as they arrive.

Extending the Study-Visa once in North-Cyprus

Students will be required to submit their enrollment documents to extend the student visa on yearly basis.Some students have the possibility to extend for more than a year, however, please check with your respective university concerning the procedure and if your residence status allows you to extend for more than a year.

How to extend a passport with my student Visa

For each and every country there are different processes to extend passports of which RocApply advises students to consult with their respective embassies concerning the process and travel only with a valid passport for at least one year.

Whats Next Now that you have the acceptance letter?

Step 1: Pay the tuition fees on the Acceptance letter( Please be very careful with the bank names and account)

Step 2: Send RocApply together with the university the receipts of the payment through email

Step 3: University tracks the bank transaction and confirms the payment after 8 working days

Step 4: University and RocApply will send you a letter confirming the payment which will be needed at the visa offices

Step 5: Prepare the following documents https://www.rocapply.com/visa-requirements-north-cyprus (Remember you do not need to actually buy the air-ticket but you can only reserve and get an itinerary it incase you need to change the dates)

Step 4: Go to the Turkish Embassy and submit the documents once the university confirms the payment

How About Accommodation?

Regarding accommodation, we recommend staying on campus the first year and we will notify the university to reserve you a room as soon as you pay tuition fees. The rent for the room should be around 150 to 200 dollars per month but you only need to pay it when you are there in North Cyprus and the university will also show you many options for accommodation but please be sure before you choose, take a day to really evaluate. The university will give you more than 2-3 days to stay in their dorms for free before you decide which room you would like to take or pay for for the rest of the semester.

Who will pick me up at the Airport?  

Once you have confirmed your arrival date in North Cyprus please send the university and RocApply an email with your air ticket information so that the university driver can pick you up at the airport. The driver will be carrying a board with the name of the university, just approaching and he/she will have your name on the list. The driver will take you directly to the university. 

Please note that you do not need to pay for transportation from the Airport to the university on your first arrival date provided you let the university know of your arrival date because they will pick you up and drive you to the university for free and provide with accommodation to sleep.

North Cyprus Visitors Visa

For parents wanting to visit their children studying in Cyprus securing a visa is relatively easy considering that Cyprus in a tourism-dominated economy.

Further Assistance

If you are still looking for the right university and affordable programs in North Cyprus visit our Study in Cyprus Page.

If you have any questions, want to consult or need help with preparation for visa application please contact RocApply. 
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