Free study in Norway

Norway is one of the European country which has state funded education system and all public universities provide free study at all levels. Aurora Borealis, Fjords, mountains and numerous other wonders attract millions of people to Norway. Nearly 12000 international students are enrolled and thousand of more come to study in Norwayeach year. Norwegian universities are valued for their standard of teaching and research contribution. Many of these universities like Oslo, NTNU, Bergen and Agder have formal arrangements with thousands of international universities for exchange programs. Each year number of students are offered semesters at these universities which enhance their exposure and enrich their metro skills.

As education is free, so Norwegian Government requires international students to bring (NOK 89000/) for their livelihood. After your admission, you would have to transfer this amount into a Norwegian bank.

Things You Need for study in Norway visa aplication…

You need to present following documents;

• Duly filled and signed application form
  
• Family tree form
• Four photographs with white back ground (size 35×45 mm)
• Valid passport (original and copy of page 1-4)
• National identity card (original and copy)
• Birth certificate (original and copy)
• Letter of admission or invitation from an educational institution in Norway
• All educational certificates showing applicant’s education
• Study plan form
• Proof of subsistence deposited to Norwegian university account
• Arrangement of accommodation in Norway

Where to lodge Norway visa application?

Applicants in Pakistan

Application for Norway study visa is accepted at designated branches of Gerry’s/Fedex. Please find address and contact information below;

Karachi

43/1/D, Block-6, Razi Road
P.E.C.H.S, Karachi
Tel: 111-811-111 (Visa Services)
E-mail: visa-info@visadropbox.com

Lahore

58, A/II, Ghalib Market Gulberg III Lahore
Tel: 111-811-111 (Visa Services)
E-mail: visa-info@visadropbox.com

Islamabad

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Free Study in Finland – How to Apply for Study Visa

Finland is among the super powers in Europe. It has allocated highest part of its annual budget to education activities. Study is free even for students from third world countries. Finnish people are very simple and loving. They love nature and greenery. Bicycles are common and you might see Finish president going on the same bicycle. Due to remarkable contribution to studies and research, Finland stands at highest ranking in quality of life, modern technologies and ease of day work. Major Finnish universities include Helsinki, Oulu, Turku and Vaasa.

Following is the list of documents you need for Finnish study visa;

Things You Need…

For study in Finland you need following documentation;

• A valid passport (original and copy)
• Four passport photograph with 36X47 mm
• A completed application form, signed by applicant
• Letter of acceptance from full-time enrollment in Finnish university
• Proof of reservation of accommodation in Finland
• Certificate of health insurance covering the period of your stay in Finland
• Proof of enough funds to stay and study in Finland
• All required previous study degree and transcripts
• Proof of proficiency in language which may be IELTS if you’re going to take classes in English language

Where to Lodge Application?

Application is submitted at nearest Finnish embassy subject to prior appointment. Address is given here under;

Embassy of Finland
P.O. Box 1862, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-2828 426
Fax: +92-51-2828 427
E-mail: sanomat.isd@formin.fi

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Free Study in Austria – How to apply?

Austria is one of those few Scandinavian countries having  state funded education system, so thousands of foreign students get free education here. Thousands of under-grad and post-grad programs are offered in English language. Students from more than 130 countries come and join highly prestigious Austrian institutes. They experience multicultural environment and a blend of ancient-modern knowledge here. Austrian universities provide practical working opportunities to its students, so in this way graduates from these universities come into contact with companies during their studies.

Things You Need…

You would need to present following documents to Austrian Embassy for visa application;

• Duly filled and signed visa application form
• Original admission/offer letter from an Austrian college or university
• Valid passport and National Identity Card (original and copy)
• Four snaps with white back ground (size 35×45 mm)
• All educational documents attested by Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Proof of accommodation in Austria e.g. tenancy agreement
• Proof of a health insurance valid from entry to the beginning of your studies
• Police record/certificate of good conduct
• Financial proof that you can bear cost of living during your stay in Austria; detail is given below:

If you are below 24 years: A living expenditure of Euros 433/ per month

If you are above 24 years: A living expenditure of Euros 784/per month

You must show living expenditure of at least 12 months. Proof might be a blocked deposit in an Austrian bank, guarantee of an Austrian resident or travel cheques of the required amount.

Information about the address, email and phone numbers of concerned departments is given below.

Austrian Embassy Islamabad, Pakistan

Street Address: House 13, 1st Street Shalimar, F 6/3, Islamabad
Postal Address: P.O.B 1018 G.P.O. Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: (+92-51) 220 97 10
Fax: (+92-51) 282 83 66
Email: islamabad-ob@bmeia.gv.at

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Document Verification & Legalization for Austria Study Visa

On 5th October 1961, Hague Convention was held to abolish requirement of attestation and legalization of public documents issued by any of signatory country. Visa applicants from all member countries are not required to get their documents legalized from foreign representative of the country whose visa is required. However applicants from all other countries need legalization of their documents from representative of destination country. All European states and 10 other member countries are participating in Hague Convention or Apostille Treaty. Austria is also participating country so applicants from non-member states must get their documents verified and legalized from nearest Austrian Embassy in their home country.

Austrian consulates or embassies working around the world have declared criteria for this verification and legalization. According to the type of document, they require you to get your document verified from issuing authority first and then they accept it for legalization process. In case of education document, Austrian embassy will not legalize it unless and until it is certified by issuing authority of those documents as true certificate. Below chart will explain this verification and legalization process step by step;

• Secondary School Certificate + Higher Secondary School Certificate >>> Issuing Educational Board + Inter Board Chairman Committee + Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Bachelor or higher level degree >>> Higher Education Commission + Ministry of Foreign Affairs

After getting verified from all above authorities, Austrian embassy will legalize your documents.

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Advantages of Dual Citizenship

Most people are citizens of a single country, usually the one where they were born or have resided for many years. However, it is possible to hold citizenship in multiple countries

simultaneously. A person who is born in one country but has lived for many years in another may be eligible for dual citizenship. Holding citizenship in two or more countries affords special privileges, such as the ability to travel between the two nations without obtaining visas. In some cases, though, dual citizenship may not afford an individual all the rights granted to full citizens.

Advantages of Dual Citizenship

Dual citizenship typically affords privileges such as the right to travel freely between two countries and the ability to work in both countries. For people who have family, businesses or significant cultural connections in two or more countries, this can be extremely important. Without dual citizenship, traveling between two countries or working in two countries often requires extensive paperwork, visas that are difficult to obtain and related expenses. In some cases, obtaining visas can be so difficult that an individual will not be able to travel or work as they wish, even if they have close family in another country.

Dual Citizenship in India

The laws governing dual citizenship differ with each country offering it, but to examine a concrete case, let’s take India as an example.

India grants a form of dual citizenship called Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) to persons of Indian origin residing abroad. OCI affords eligible individuals many privileges not ordinarily offered to foreigners, although some rights remain restricted to individuals who are solely citizens of India. Overseas citizens are granted a lifelong visa that allows them to visit and stay in India at any time for any length of time and the right to work in most occupations in India. But overseas citizens do not have the right to vote, the right to hold an Indian passport, the right to hold political office or government employment, or the right to buy agricultural lands.

Eligibility for Dual Citizenship in India

Eligibility requirements for dual citizenship vary significantly from nation to nation. In order to hold dual citizenship, an individual must meet the citizenship requirements for two nations that both allow dual citizenship. For instance, most people who have been citizens of India in the past or who are descended from Indian citizens are eligible for OCI, provided that the nation of which they are already a citizen allows dual citizenship. The application process for OCI involves an online form, the submission of relevant documents and a fee (usually $275 for U.S. citizens).

Dual citizenship is a valuable asset to many international travelers, and it is essential to some people who are very involved in two or more nations. The legal regulations around citizenship in some countries can be complex, and you may have to do some research and paperwork to determine if you are eligible. For instance, some nations require you to symbolically renounce other citizenships as part of the naturalization process, but this symbolic renunciation may not carry any legal weight. In such cases, it is often worth jumping through the hoops to obtain dual citizenship.