Document planning
We build a destination-specific checklist and help students organise academic, financial, identity and admission documents.
University Admission Support
Study Visa Support
Arfet helps students organise their study-visa applications, prepare documentation and understand destination-specific requirements. We do not guarantee visa approval.
How Arfet assists
Application readiness
We help applicants review forms, supporting evidence, timelines and consistency before submission.
Interview preparation
Where interviews are required, we help students prepare for questions around study plans, finances and academic goals.
Compliance guidance
We direct students to current official immigration guidance and encourage them to verify requirements before submitting.
Typical official-document requirements by destination
United Kingdom — Student visa
- Current passport/travel document
- Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)
- Financial evidence where required
- ATAS certificate where applicable
- Parental/guardian consent and relationship evidence if under 18
- TB test results where required
- Financial sponsor consent where applicable
Requirements can vary by applicant. Verify the current checklist on GOV.UK.
Canada — Study permit
- Letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution
- PAL/TAL in most cases, or CAQ for Quebec where applicable
- Valid passport/travel document
- Recent passport-size photos
- Proof of funds for tuition, living costs and transportation
- Other documents requested by the application process
Requirements vary by applicant and programme. Verify current IRCC instructions.
Australia — Student visa (subclass 500)
- Passport and identity evidence
- Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
- Evidence of financial capacity where required
- English-language evidence where required
- Health insurance/OSHC as applicable
- Genuine Student evidence and responses
- English translations for non-English supporting documents
The Department of Home Affairs provides a personalised document checklist in ImmiAccount.
United States — F/M student visa
- Valid passport
- DS-160 confirmation page
- Application-fee receipt where required
- Photo requirements
- Form I-20 and SEVIS registration
- Academic preparation evidence where requested
- Evidence of funding and intent to depart after study where requested
Consular officers may request additional documents. Verify the embassy/consulate instructions for your location.
Additional study-visa information
South Africa
International students should obtain the appropriate study permission/visa and follow Department of Home Affairs requirements. Foreign qualifications may need SAQA evaluation where required by the institution.
Ghana
Students admitted to Ghanaian schools need the appropriate student residence permit/immigration authorisation. Ghana Immigration Service publishes the student residence permit requirements.
Kenya
Foreign students need a Student Pass after admission to an approved institution. Requirements include institutional documents, passport, academic certificates and financial/sponsor evidence as applicable.
Egypt
Check the official Egypt e-Visa portal for eligible entry visas and follow Egyptian immigration residence procedures for longer study stays. Study in Egypt coordinates international-student admission and related services.
Morocco
Visa requirements depend on nationality and length/purpose of stay. Use Moroccan diplomatic/consular guidance and complete local registration/residence procedures where required for longer study.