Visas
Student Visa Guidance from Kerala
Student visa guidance from Kerala, country by country. For each destination we list the visa's name, the authority that decides it, the money and documents it asks for, and how Medcity Overseas helps you prepare. Every rule links to the official page it comes from.
In short
A student visa needs an offer from a recognised institution, proof that you can pay your living costs, proof of English (or German) and a complete document set. The UK asks for living cost funds held for 28 days, Ireland at least 10,000 euros for the first year, and Germany a blocked account. Only the government decides; Medcity Overseas helps you prepare.
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Before you start
What does a student visa application usually need?
Most student visas ask for the same core evidence: an offer or enrolment confirmation from the institution, proof of funds for living costs and sometimes fees, proof of English or German, a valid passport and photos, and health insurance or a health check. The details, amounts and order differ by country, so follow the official checklist for yours.
Student visas at a glance
Amounts are as published on the official page linked for each country, checked on 24 October 2026.
| Country | Visa | Official source | Money to show |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Student visa | UK Visas and Immigration (GOV.UK) | 1,529 pounds a month in London or 1,171 pounds a month elsewhere, for up to 9 months |
| Ireland | Study visa (degree programme) | Irish Immigration Service | Immediate access to at least 10,000 euros for the first year, plus fees |
| Germany | National visa for university studies | German Missions in India | A blocked account of 11,904 euros for the first year, on the checklist dated 30 August 2024 |
| Australia | Student visa (subclass 500) | Department of Home Affairs | Not recorded here: check the Home Affairs Student visa page |
| Malta | Long stay (D) visa, then an e-Residence Permit | Identità, with the university | At least 950 euros per month of stay, excluding tuition, for the permit (University of Malta) |
UK Student visa from Kerala
- Offer and CAS: your university issues a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies once it is satisfied you meet its requirements.
- English: equal to CEFR B2 for degree level study, by test or by the university's own assessment.
- Funds: 1,529 pounds a month in London or 1,171 pounds a month elsewhere, for up to 9 months, held for 28 days in a row ending within 31 days of applying.
- Fees: 558 pounds from outside the UK, plus the healthcare surcharge.
- Family: taught postgraduate students generally cannot bring dependants.
Sources: GOV.UK on money, fees, English and family, and Goldsmiths on the CAS. Read our study in UK guide.
Ireland study visa from Kerala
- Funds: immediate access to at least 10,000 euros for the first year of a degree course, and the same plus fees for each later year.
- Bank statements: 6 months of statements on headed paper, with large or irregular deposits explained. Credit cards are not accepted.
- English: a test from the visa list, issued within 2 years of your start date.
Sources: Irish Immigration Service on student finances and English. Read our study in Ireland guide.
Germany student visa from Kerala
- Admission: proof of admission to the course or a preparatory college, stating the language of instruction.
- Funds: a blocked account (11,904 euros for the first year on the checklist dated 30 August 2024), a scholarship, or a formal obligation letter from a sponsor in Germany. Check the current amount before you open the account.
- APS certificate: from the Academic Evaluation Centre (APS) in India.
- Language: at least B2 in the language of instruction unless the admission letter confirms it; exemption letters and medium of instruction certificates are not accepted.
- Fee and insurance: a visa fee of 75 euros, paid in rupees, and travel health insurance until enrolment.
Source: German Missions in India checklist. For training rather than study, see nursing Ausbildung and our Germany programmes.
Australia student visa from Kerala
- One visa: the Student visa (subclass 500), usually applied for online through ImmiAccount.
- Confirmation of Enrolment: a CoE from your education provider for each course.
- Health: you may need health examinations; Home Affairs tells you which ones after you apply.
- English: a test from the accepted list, taken at a secure test centre.
Sources: Department of Home Affairs: Student visa and Study Australia. Read our study in Australia guide.
Malta student visa from Kerala
- Two stages: a long stay (D) study visa first, then an e-Residence Permit through Identità after you arrive and enrol.
- Funds: bank statements for the last 3 months with at least 950 euros per month of stay, excluding tuition fees; the University of Malta warns this is not enough for real living costs.
- Health: an immunisation certificate and a health screening form.
- Course type: the study permit is for full time higher education; part time courses do not qualify.
Sources: University of Malta and Identità. Read our study in Malta guide.
Common reasons visa applications are delayed or refused
- Incomplete documents or a missed appointment: the German Missions in India say this may lead to rejection.
- Funds not held long enough: the UK needs 28 days in a row, ending within 31 days of your application.
- Unexplained deposits: Ireland asks you to explain large or irregular amounts in your statements.
How Medcity Overseas helps with your student visa
- Going through the official checklist for your country with you, line by line.
- Checking that your offer, funds, test results and documents tell one consistent story.
- Help with forms, appointment booking and interview preparation where an interview is part of the process.
- Pre-departure guidance once your visa is decided.
We do not guarantee visas or publish approval rates, and we do not give advice on work or migration visas. Visit a branch near you or contact us to book a counselling session.
Student visa guidance: frequently asked questions
Do you guarantee a student visa?
No. Only the government of the country decides on a visa, and no consultant can guarantee one. Medcity Overseas helps you understand the official checklist, prepare complete and consistent documents and book your appointment. We do not publish approval rates.
How early should I start my student visa?
Start as soon as you accept an offer, because some evidence takes weeks to build. The UK asks for funds held for 28 days in a row, Ireland asks for 6 months of bank statements, and Germany asks for a blocked account and an APS certificate. Plan several months before your course starts.
What is proof of funds for a student visa?
It is evidence that you can pay for living costs (and sometimes fees) without working. GOV.UK sets 1,529 pounds a month in London or 1,171 pounds a month elsewhere, for up to 9 months. Ireland asks for immediate access to at least 10,000 euros for the first year. Germany usually uses a blocked account.
Can my family come with me on a student visa?
It depends on the country and course. In the UK, students on taught postgraduate courses starting on or after 1 January 2024 generally cannot bring dependants; research degree students and government sponsored students can. Check the official rules for your country before you plan.
Official sources
Visa rules and amounts change. These are the official pages behind this guide, checked on 24 October 2026.
- GOV.UK: Student visa moneyLiving cost funds for the UK Student visa.
- GOV.UK: Student visa feesThe visa fee and healthcare surcharge.
- Irish Immigration Service: student financesFunds and bank statements for Ireland.
- German Missions in India: study visa checklistDocuments, blocked account and APS for Germany.
- Department of Home Affairs: Student visaThe Australian Student visa (subclass 500).
- University of Malta: visasThe study visa and e-Residence Permit for Malta.
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