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CiproStudent visas, 2026/27
Student visa processing times by country
In short: a UK student visa is usually decided within 3 weeks from outside the UK, a Dutch study permit within about 2 weeks once complete (60 days at most), a New Zealand student visa for university within 4 weeks in 80% of cases, and a German student visa within about 1 to 2 months after the appointment. Canada, Australia and the US publish live figures that change by country or embassy: the table links each one. Apply as soon as you have your offer.
7 countries, from the official pages
| Paese | How long | Cosa sapere | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regno UnitoCosto di un anno | Usually 3 weeks from outside the UK; 8 weeks from inside the UK | You may be able to pay for a faster decision; you are told when you apply. Visa fee GBP 558. | GOV.UK leggi 7 Nov 2026 |
| Paesi BassiCosto di un anno | Target 2 weeks once the application is complete; legal maximum 60 days | Your university (a recognised sponsor) usually applies for you, which the IND says is faster. | IND decision periods leggi 7 Nov 2026 |
| Nuova ZelandaCosto di un anno | Universities: half decided within 2 weeks, 80% within 4 weeks (working days) | Figures for the last 4 weeks, updated weekly. Apply at least 3 months before you travel; earlier from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. | Immigration New Zealand leggi 7 Nov 2026 |
| GermaniaCosto di un anno | Usually about 1 to 2 months after the appointment (German Embassy Nairobi) | Getting an appointment can take far longer in some countries. Applicants from India, China and Vietnam need an APS certificate first. | Federal Foreign Office (Nairobi) leggi 7 Nov 2026 |
| CanadaCosto di un anno | Depends on where you apply: see the live figure for your country | IRCC publishes study-permit processing times by country of application and updates them regularly. | IRCC processing times leggi 7 Nov 2026 |
| AustraliaCosto di un anno | Depends on your case: see the live global figures | Home Affairs publishes how long 25%, 50% and 90% of student visa (subclass 500) applications took. | Home Affairs processing times leggi 7 Nov 2026 |
| Stati UnitiCosto di un anno | Depends on the embassy: see the live appointment wait for yours | The State Department publishes the wait for a student visa interview at each embassy and consulate. | US State Department wait times leggi 7 Nov 2026 |
Last checked: 7 Nov 2026. Where a government publishes a live figure by country or embassy, we link it instead of copying a number that changes every week. Times start when the application is complete; biometrics and appointment waits come on top.
Cosa fare dopo
- Check the live figure for your own country or embassy in the table.
- Get the money ready first: the visa comparison shows what each country asks you to show.
- Follow the steps: the German student visa, step by step.
- Budget the whole year with the cost calculator, and look for scholarships for your nationality.
Domande
How long does a student visa take?
a UK student visa is usually decided within 3 weeks from outside the UK, a Dutch study permit within about 2 weeks once complete (60 days at most), a New Zealand student visa for university within 4 weeks in 80% of cases, and a German student visa within about 1 to 2 months after the appointment. Canada, Australia and the US publish live figures that change by country or embassy: the table links each one. Apply as soon as you have your offer.
Which student visa is fastest?
Of the official figures we hold, the UK (usually 3 weeks from outside the UK) and the Netherlands (target 2 weeks once complete, through your university) are the quickest. Appointment waits, not the decision itself, are often the longest part.
Can I pay to get a student visa faster?
For the UK, you may be able to pay for a faster decision and are told when you apply. Other governments in this table do not publish a paid fast track for students.