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Many students from India wish to study in European countries because of their quality education and post-study work opportunities. To turn the dream into reality, students have to obtain a visa from a particular country where they choose to study. At Agile Consultancy, we have a long legacy of 18 years of providing student visas for Western European countries such as Germany, Spain, France, Malta, Italy, and Poland. As one of the leading Europe student Visa consultants, we have more than 10,000 successful visa applications and help students transform their educational careers with quality guidance.
What is the Schengen Visa?
The Schengen visa allows non-European students to stay or study in the whole of Europe. Majorly there are two types of visa to apply for Europe.
I. Schengen Visa (Type C) – it allows people to stay in Europe for up to 90 days within 180 days.
II. National Visa (Type D) – it provides a stay of more than 90 days and students need to fulfill
specific requirements of the particular country where they intend to pursue their education.
The first visa type (Type C) is favorable for student who wants to attend a language course, summer school, short-term exchange program, internships etc. most probably National Visa (Type D) is perfectly suited to students for Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, PhD, Postgraduate diploma, etc.
Key Features of the National Visa (Type D)
| Feature | Details |
| Purpose | Study, work, family reunification, and long-term residency |
| Stay Duration | More than 90 days (often up to 1 year or more) |
| Country Validity | Valid only in the issuing country (e.g., Germany, France, Italy) |
| Travel Across Schengen | Permits short stays (up to 90 days) in other Schengen countries |
| Renewable | Yes, usually renewable or convertible to a residence permit |
| Work Rights | Often includes limited or full work rights (varies by country) |
| Issued By | Embassy or consulate of the destination country |
How to Apply for a Schengen Visa as a Student
Choosing the right country and visa type – Students have to select the country where they want to study and find the relevant visa type of a particular country. Below are the types of visas offered by prime European countries with quality education.
| Country | Visa Type |
| Germany | German Student Visa (National Visa – Type D) |
| German Student Applicant Visa (Studienbewerbervisum) | |
| Spain | Spanish Student Visa (Type D) |
| France | Long Stay Student Visa (Visa de Long Séjour – VLS-TS) |
| Malta | Student Visa (Type D) |
| Italy | National Visa for Study Purposes (Type D) |
| Poland | National Visa for Study Purposes (Type D) |
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for a Schengen Visa
- Submitting incomplete or incorrect documents
- Applying too late
- Not providing adequate proof of financial means
- Booking flights before visa approval
- Not understanding the purpose of the visa
- Providing fake or false information
- Not proofing travel insurance coverage
- Not fully understanding Schengen Area rules
- Providing outdated or incorrect passport information
- Not following consulate-specific guidelines
Tips for Students Traveling on a Schengen Visa
If students traveling on a Schengen visa, then they must be sure to complete their studies within 90 days and carry copies of important documents such as passports and visas while traveling to other than the host country, while type – D visa is a country-specific, where you have to apply for the particular consulate. In this visa type work rights are granted, so students must be aware of the laws and rules of their host country. Financial means, accommodation agreements, insurance, and admission letters are compulsory for national visa type – D.
