Gap year, master's, exchange, or long-term program — the complete guide to student residence permits across 19 destinations, from Europe to Asia-Pacific, based on your nationality and destination.
The process depends on your nationality and destination. EU citizens enjoy free movement. Non-EU nationals must obtain a student visa specific to each country.
Student permits generally allow part-time work — up to 20 hours per week — with no extra paperwork. After your studies, several countries offer a "job search" permit.
Following the steps in order avoids the most costly mistakes — denied applications, missed deadlines, lost consular appointments.
The admission letter is the cornerstone of the visa application. Without it, no consular step is possible.
Campus France for France, Sperrkonto for Germany, CAS for the United Kingdom — every country has its own prerequisites.
EU citizen → municipal registration. Non-EU → long-stay visa. Our assessment identifies the right permit for your exact profile.
Passport, funds, insurance, housing — every administration has its own requirements. nomadpass generates your personalized checklist.
Online or in person depending on the country. Average processing time: 3 to 8 weeks. Build in a buffer before departure.
France: OFII within 3 months. Luxembourg / Belgium: municipality within 8 days. Germany: Einwohnermeldeamt.
Click a country for the full details of eligibility requirements and required documents.
We present here the main residence permits we support, covering the vast majority of situations. This list is not exhaustive: other specific visas exist with each country's official authorities.
The complete list, personalized to your destination country, is generated by our assessment.
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