Norway Student Visa.

Benefits of study in Norway

Studying in Norway provides access to a world-class education system with a supportive structure offering loans to all students. A Norway student visa allows you to live and study in Norway for the duration of your course. After your studies have been completed, you will have the option of applying for residence as a skilled worker. A Norway student visa also acts as a work permit allowing you to work part-time during your semester and full-time during your break.

Different types of Study in Norway

The Norway student visa is most commonly granted for full-time studies at a Norwegian college or university. However, Norway visas are also available in a number of different circumstances, including: secondary school exchange students, students in international programs and Norwegian language students.

Norway student visa requirements

To qualify for a Norway student visa, you must have already been accepted by a Norwegian educational institution. Additional Norway student visa requirements include: you have the funds to support your stay, you have pre-arranged accommodation, and you agree to leave Norway once your permit has expired.

How Global Visas can help you study in Norway

Applying to study in Norway can be a lengthy process with multiple steps. This is why it is important that you consult an immigration expert who can handle every step of your application. The best way to contact Global Visas for help with your Norway student visa is to take the free assessment. So click on the button below to start your pathway to studying in Norway.

Netherlands Student Visa.

The easiest pathway to study in Holland is to take the free assessment with Global Visas. This allows us to quickly assess your details to find the best Netherlands visa for your needs. Click on the link to start your Holland immigration now.

Study in Netherlands – First Steps

If you only need a Netherlands student visa for under three months then it would make sense to apply for a short stay visa or Visum Kort Verblijf which is easier to get than a longer visa for Netherlands but understandably has more restrictions.

If you are staying for longer than three months while you study in Holland then you’ll have to get authorisation for temporary stay (MVV – Machtiging tot Voorlopig Verblijf) if you are not a citizen of the EU/EEA or the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada or other nations who are members of the relevant treaty.

The MVV application process can take anywhere from three to six months, and while the university or educational institution can apply for it on your behalf using the fast track procedure, it is difficult to do. The institution signs a guarantee and must provide other documents that are time- and resource-intensive, which means many will choose not to do this, even if it could affect your Netherlands Student Visa.

Global Visas can advise on how to get this student visa for Netherlands fast-tracked and finished with minimum stress and time wasted. We have teams of immigration experts located around the world to help you begin your journey to study in Netherlands today.

Study in Netherlands – Upon Arrival

Within the first three days of your arrival in the Netherlands on your Netherlands student visa, you will have to register with the local authorities. If you will study in the Netherlands for longer than three months then you need to acquire a residence permit (verblijfsvergunning), which costs a few hundreds Euros each. However if you are from some member states then you can avoid getting a residence permit to study in Holland, but it’s worth getting a residence document printed (which is much cheaper) to avoid future hassles with government and employers.

There are hopes that the Dutch parliament will make it easier for some people to get a student visa to the Netherlands. Speak to a Global Visas immigration consultant to find out the latest information on Netherlands visa laws and how they could play to your advantage when you study in Holland. Take the free assessment now and get your student visa for Netherlands

You can use the free assessment to find out about any destination you choose. Why not read more about a visa for UK? Or Australia visas? We also have offices in North America, handling Canadian immigration and USA immigration. Take the free assessment now to take advantage of our comprehensive service.

Italy Working Holiday Visa.

Italy Working Holiday Scheme

There are unlimited places available annually under this scheme to young citizens of Italy for a stay of 12 months.

Online application service available

Applications can be made online for this scheme by following the link below.  You will need a valid Visa or Mastercard credit card. This is the only way to pay for your online application. 

However, before you think about applying, please read the following important information. 

To be eligible

You must:

• have a passport from the Italian Republic that‘s valid for at least three months after your planned departure from New Zealand
• be at least 18 and not more than 30 years old
• not bring children with you
• hold a return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase such a ticket*
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds to meet your living costs while you’re here
• meet our health and character requirements
• hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance for the length of your stay
• be coming to New Zealand to holiday, with work or study being secondary intentions for your visit
• not have been approved a visa under a Working Holiday Scheme before.

AND

If you are already in New Zealand you also need to hold a valid temporary visa.

*You are required to hold sufficient funds for the duration of your visit and for the purchase of an outward ticket from New Zealand. Such evidence may be requested on arrival at the border.

Health requirements

You will need to meet our health requirements for temporary entry to New Zealand. 

Important note for online applicants: Our Working Holiday Schemes Online system will tell you whether you need to send us a completed Medical and/or X-ray Certificate, and, if so, how to do it, when you submit your online application. This is based on the maximum length of stay that you are allowed under your country's Working Holiday Scheme (not your intended stay), along with your responses to our health requirements questions.

Character requirements

You will need to meet our character requirements for temporary entry to New Zealand.

Note: If we do have concerns about your character and require additional information, such as a police certificate, the processing of your application may be delayed.

When you’re here

• you must not take up permanent employment (unless you apply for and are granted an ordinary work visa while you’re here)
• you must not work for the same employer for more than three months
• you can enrol in one or more courses of training or study of up to three months’ duration in total during your visit.

Please note: New Zealand law prohibits any person on a temporary visa including a Working Holiday Scheme work visa, from providing commercial sexual services, or operating or investing in a business which provides such services.

Hong Kong Business Visa

Below you will find a brief description of the types of Hong Kong business visa available. The best way to obtain this vital piece of documentation is to contact Global Visas or take our free assessment.

The Entry Hong Kong Investment Visa

If you wish to start a business in the city and you are not from mainland China, you will need a Hong Kong investment visa. To obtain this visa you must prove that you have a good educational background and are in a position to contribute to the economy of the city. To apply for a Hong Kong investment visa you need a Hong Kong resident, aged 18 or above and a proven acquaintance, to sponsor you. This person can sponsor you as an individual or a company. Once you are successful your Hong Kong investment visa entitles you to apply for visas for your spouse and any dependent children under the age of 18.

Capital Investment Entrant Scheme

If you do not wish to start your own business in Hong Kong but want to invest heavily in existing corporations in the city then you can obtain a Hong Kong business visa through a capital investment entrant scheme. To be eligible you must have invested money six months before your visa application and agree to invest again six months after you have obtained your Hong Kong business visa. You must also prove that you have considerable personal funds. To find out if you apply call us or take our free assessment below.

How Global Visas Can Help

Business is a fast-paced environment, and the Hong Kong immigration system is extremely complex. Have one of the expert immigration consultants at Global Visas handle all your visa needs at the touch of a button for the quickest visa turnaround possible. Click below today to start your visa process, because your business deserves the best.

Belgium Work Permit Visa.

General

EU nationals don’t require work permits to find employment in Belgium. Non-EU nationals must have a work permit, usually applied for by their potential employer, in order to be legally entitled to work in the country.

In general, a foreign national ("the employee") assigned to work in another country must evidence a degree of proprietary knowledge, specialised skills, or managerial/ executive-level skills that are not readily available in the destination country's domestic labour market.

Following is a summary of the types of work permits/ visas for Belgium,the steps involved in obtaining employment authorization  and other relevant information for employees going to Belgium on a work assignment.

Note: A foreign national employee may not convert his or her immigration status from Visitor status to Work status within Belgium unless the foreign national's employment assignment will last less than 90 days. The employee may be physically present in Belgium while the work permit application is in process, but may not work until the work permit has been approved.

Types of Work Permits

The principal work permit categories in Belgium are:

Work Permit A

Employer sponsorship is not required for Work Permit A – the foreign national files the application independently. Work Permit A is valid for any salaried employment and has an indefinite validity. However, relatively few foreign nationals qualify for Work Permit A (e.g., foreign nationals who have worked in Belgium for more than four years in a managerial function using Work Permit B, or foreign nationals legally residing in Belgium for at least five years continuously).

Work Permit B

Work Permit B requires employer sponsorship and the sponsoring employer must file the application. Work Permit B is valid only for employment with the sponsoring employer in the job indicated in the application and is valid for 12 months with annual renewals possible. Normally, Work Permit B is issued only when there is a shortage of Belgian workers for the sector or specialisation concerned, unless the foreign national is highly skilled or has management functions.

Work Permit C

Employer sponsorship is not required for Work Permit C – the foreign national files the application independently. Work Permit C is reserved for limited categories of foreign nationals only (e.g., students and candidate refugees awaiting final refugee status approval). Work permit C is valid for any salaried employment and is valid for a period of one year. It is renewable on a yearly basis, but remains valid only as long as the foreign national's Residence Permit remains valid, based on their student or refugee status.

Basic Requirements

According to Belgian immigration laws, a Belgian employer may not employ a foreign national worker, and a foreign national worker may not work in Belgium, without the prior authorisation of the regional Ministry of Labour, unless the foreign national possesses a residence card of unlimited duration, an individual Work Permit A or C, or is locally employed by a registered "Coordination Centre". A Coordination Centre is a specific international company that conducts research and holds a specific tax status. Foreign nationals working as Researchers or Management Personnel pursuant to a local contract at a Coordination Centre are exempt from the normal work permit requirement. Nationals of most EU member countries, as well as their dependants, and a few categories of worker (e.g., journalists, priests, Ph.D. university researchers, etc.) are also exempt from the work permit requirement. However, work-permit exempt foreign nationals that are visa-subject must obtain a Type D visa prior to entering Belgium.

Work Permit B is generally used for Intra-company transfer or secondment assignments. To qualify for a Work Permit B as an intra-company transferee, the foreign national must have at least a university degree (or the equivalent professional experience), and the job must require a highly-skilled individual and pay the minimum annual gross salary for technicians for management personnel (which varies depending on current law).

China Family Visa.

China Family Visa options

Permanent residence China family visa

Offering the most benefits for a family member is the Permanent Residence Visa – referred to as the “D-visa”. This can be obtained via a Chinese family connection. While not officially referred to as a China family visa, the D-visa is extremely difficult to obtain without a family connection, requiring the applicant to demonstrate their significant value to Chinese society. To find out if your Chinese family connections make you eligible for this category of Chinese visa, click on the link to take the free assessment. Your Chinese immigration dreams await!

Spouse Visa China

Applying for a Chinese visa based on marriage will first require the marriage to be registered under Chinese law. China has an application process for registering marriages. There is no specific Chinese marriage visa, so the process can be somewhat confusing without a consultant. Thankfully, the immigration experts at Global Visas can help. Take the free assessment to find out about your options regarding the spouse visa to China.

China visas with family included

Other categories of China visa allow the applicant to bring family members on the same visa. The China work visa (Z-Visa), for example, can be issued to both the foreign worker and accompanying family members. Visit the China Work Visa page for more information, or take the free assessment to start your application now.

Chinese visa for visiting family

China’s L-visa is often referred to as the “family visit visa”. This category of China family visa allows short-term stays in China for the purposes of visiting family. There are many good things about China, but its reverence for families and family bonds is perhaps its greatest attribute.

Apply for your China family visa now

Global Visas offers a comprehensive visa service, helping you find the best visa for your needs before handling your entire Chinese visa application from start to finish. The best way to contact Global Visas is to enter your details into the free assessment, where they will be passed on to one of our experts to locate your ideal visa. So click on the button below to get started immediately. Find out further information on our About China page.

Brazil visa.

Brazil Visa Requirements

This page gives an overview of the different categories of visa for Brazil, including work, study and business visas, all valid for a limited period of time. Visit the Brazil Visa page for full details, or save time by taking the free assessment.

Brazil immigration

The Brazil Immigration page has details of how to qualify for permanent residency in Brazil. The pathways to permanent immigration to Brazil includes the permanent residence permit and Brazilian citizenship.

Brazil work visa

This page provides detailed information on the Brazil work visa (VITEM-V). A Brazil work permit comes under various different categories, so take the free assessment to find out if you qualify for a Brazil visa and in no time you will be working in Brazil.

Brazil visas for Study

The Brazil Student Visas page is a simple guide detailing the different pathways to study in Brazil. Visit the page for full details, or find out whether you qualify for a visa for Brazil by taking our free assessment.