UAE Explains How Foreign Students Can Apply for Residence Visa, Lists Requirements
- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has explained how foreign students can apply for a student residence visa
- It mentioned the amount to be paid as the residence permit fee during the online application
- The UAE also listed some of the requirements applicants must meet to qualify for the visa
The UAE has published a step-by-step guide on how citizens of other countries can apply for a student residence visa to live and study in the country.
On the United Arab Emirates' official website, it explains that for a foreign student to be eligible, he or she must be admitted to an accredited university, college, or research institute in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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UAE student residence visa
The institution will serve as the student's sponsor or host, as explained on the website.
One of the ways a foreign student can apply for a student residence permit in the UAE is by following the process below:
- Log in to the system using UAE Pass or a username
- Search for the programme or service to be applied for.
- Fill in the application details.
- Pay the fee.
While the above are the steps to apply, below are some of the requirements an applicant must have.
UAE student residence visa: Requirements
- A recent coloured photograph.
- A copy of the passport.
- An approved medical examination.
- Emirates ID receipt.
- Health insurance certificate.
The website also shows that the residence permit fee is a total of AED 200 (N75,421).
Ireland: Countries eligible for 90-day visa-free entry
Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that Ireland published an official list of countries whose citizens can travel to the country without a visa.
The report explained that eligible travellers from the listed countries can visit Ireland for up to 90 days without a visa, while citizens of African countries are still required to obtain a visa before travelling.
Source: Legit.ng
