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Student Visa from Nigeria to Iceland

Student Visa from Nigeria to Iceland Description

  • Nigerians looking to travel to Iceland for the purpose of studying in one of the institutions in the country can apply for the Icelandic student visa.
  • Before you apply for a student visa, you must ensure you have been accepted into one of the institutions of your choice in the country before applying for visa.
  • Students will need to apply for a residence permit before arriving in Iceland. This can be done by contacting the Directorate of Immigration in Iceland or by notifying the nearest Icelandic embassy.
  • When you have arrived in Iceland, it is important that you apply for a Kennitala (an Icelandic ID/social security number). This is used for every day matters, such as opening a bank account.
  • Letter of acceptance from the institution in Iceland is required. This is proof that you can attend lectures and write exams at school.
  •  If you are given a scholarship, you must provide the letter of sponsorship from the body that awarded the scholarship to you.
  • Students are required to provide travel medical insurance with coverage of at least 30,000 Euros.
  • Proof of financial support in the form of bank statements must be provided. Students are required to have at least 1,434 Euros per month.
  • Student visas in Iceland are flexible enough to allow students to apply for a work permit while they are engaged in their studies. Students are allowed to work 20 working hours per week.

Student Visa from Nigeria to Iceland Requirements

  • A valid Nigerian passport not older than 7 years, with at least six months validity beyond the date you plan to leave Iceland.
  • A passport size photograph (45 X 35 mm) with a white background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation. E.g hotel reservations.
  • Documentation showing applicants ties to home country, e.g. Marriage certificate, birth certificate etc.
  • Travel medical Insurance with a coverage of at least 30,000 Euros.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.
Validity: Variable
Processing Time: 10 -15 days
Cost: Not available
Address

There is no Iceland Embassy in Nigeria, however, since it is a Schengen state, the Royal Norwegian Embassy handles visa applications on behalf of Iceland.

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