Here’s a structured breakdown of EU groups, with key details:
3. EU Schengen Countries
(Excluding Nordic/Baltic, but key EU members)
Summary Table
Group | Schengen Countries | EU Members? | Notes |
Nordic | Denmark, Finland, Sweden | Yes | Core EU members |
Norway, Iceland | No (EEA) | Schengen via EEA agreement | |
Baltic | Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania | Yes | Joined Schengen in 2007 |
Other EU | Germany, France, etc. | Yes | Major Schengen zone players |
Country | Study Visa Application Start/End | Visa Fee (EUR) | Financial Requirement (Monthly) | Immigration Office Link |
Austria | 3-6 months before course start | 120 | ~1,000 EUR | |
Belgium | 2-3 months before course start | 180 | ~700 EUR | |
Czech Republic | 3-4 months before course start | 60 | ~580 EUR | |
France | 3-6 months before course start | 50-99 (varies) | ~615 EUR | |
Germany | 3-4 months before course start | 75 | ~934 EUR | |
Greece | 2-3 months before course start | 90 | ~500 EUR | |
Hungary | 1-2 months before course start | 60 | ~450 EUR | |
Italy | 3-4 months before course start | 50 | ~600 EUR | |
Luxembourg | 2-3 months before course start | 50 | ~1,000 EUR | |
Netherlands | 3-4 months before course start | 174 | ~900 EUR | |
Poland | 2-3 months before course start | 80 | ~500 EUR | |
Portugal | 2-3 months before course start | 90 | ~600 EUR | |
Slovakia | 1-2 months before course start | 60 | ~450 EUR | |
Slovenia | 2-3 months before course start | 60 | ~400 EUR | |
Spain | 3-4 months before course start | 80 | ~600 EUR |
Visa Type: National Visa (D-Type) Blocked Account: €11,208/year Official Links: Immigration: auswaertiges-amt.de DAAD: daad.de
Visa Type: National Student Visa Financial Proof: €6,000/year Official Links: Immigration: migration.gov.gr Education: studyingreece.edu.gr
Visa Type: Residence Permit (Study) Scholarships: Stipendium Hungaricum Official Links: Immigration: bm.gov.hu Education: studyinhungary.hu
Visa Type: Tipo D (Studenti) Financial Proof: €467/month Official Links: Immigration: esteri.it Universities: studyinitaly.it
Visa Type: Student Authorization Work Limit: 15 hrs/week Official Links: Immigration: guichet.lu Education: luxembourg.public.lu
Visa Type: MVV + Residence Permit Orientation Year: 1-year job search Official Links: Immigration: ind.nl Scholarships: nuffic.nl
Visa Type: National Visa (D-Type) Financial Proof: €4,800/year Official Links: Immigration: gov.pl Education: study.gov.pl
Visa Type: Residence Permit (Study) Post-Study Work: 1 year Official Links: Immigration: sef.pt Education: studyinportugal.edu.pt
Visa Type: National Student Visa Tuition: €0–€5,000/year Official Links: Immigration: mzv.sk Education: studyinslovakia.sk
Visa Type: Residence Permit Financial Proof: €450/month Official Links: Immigration: gov.si Education: studyinslovenia.si
Visa Type: Estudiante (Type D) Work Rights: 30 hrs/week Official Links: Immigration: extranjeros.inclusion.gob.es Scholarships: universidades.gob.es
France Student Visa (Type D) Essentials: International students in France can work up to 30 hours per week while holding a valid student residence permit.
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