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EU Schengen Countries

Here's a structured breakdown of EU groups, with key details:

3. EU Schengen Countries

(Excluding Nordic/Baltic, but key EU members)

  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Czech Republic
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Italy
  • Luxembourg
  • Netherlands
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain

Key Notes:

  • Ireland is EU but not Schengen (opt-out).
  • Switzerland is Schengen but not EU.

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

Key Information:

  • Nordic: Mix of EU + non-EU (EEA) Schengen states.
  • Baltic: All EU + Schengen, with strong Euro integration.
  • EU Schengen: 22/27 EU countries are in Schengen (excludes Ireland).

OUR SERVICES - (Non-Baltic & Non-Nordic)

EU Schengen Countries– Study Visa & Immigration Details

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 Austrian Immigration
Belgium 2-3 months before course start 180 ~700 EUR Belgian Immigration
Czech Republic 3-4 months before course start 60 ~580 EUR Czech Immigration
France 3-6 months before course start 50-99 (varies) ~615 EUR French Immigration
Germany 3-4 months before course start 75 ~934 EUR German Immigration
Greece 2-3 months before course start 90 ~500 EUR Greek Immigration
Hungary 1-2 months before course start 60 ~450 EUR Hungarian Immigration
Italy 3-4 months before course start 50 ~600 EUR Italian Immigration
Luxembourg 2-3 months before course start 50 ~1,000 EUR Luxembourg Immigration
Netherlands 3-4 months before course start 174 ~900 EUR Dutch Immigration
Poland 2-3 months before course start 80 ~500 EUR Polish Immigration
Portugal 2-3 months before course start 90 ~600 EUR Portuguese Immigration
Slovakia 1-2 months before course start 60 ~450 EUR Slovak Immigration
Slovenia 2-3 months before course start 60 ~400 EUR Slovenian Immigration
Spain 3-4 months before course start 80 ~600 EUR Spanish Immigration

Additional Information:

  • Visa Processing Time: Typically, 4-12 weeks depending on the country.
  • Financial Proof: Usually requires blocked bank accounts or sponsorship letters.
  • Health Insurance: Mandatory in most countries (~30-50 EUR/month).
  • Work Rights: Most allow part-time work (20 hrs/week) for students.

Country-Specific Details

Germany

Visa Type: National Visa (D-Type)
Blocked Account: €11,208/year
Official Links:
Immigration: auswaertiges-amt.de
DAAD: daad.de

Greece

Visa Type: National Student Visa
Financial Proof: €6,000/year
Official Links:
Immigration: migration.gov.gr

Hungary

Visa Type: Residence Permit (Study)
Scholarships: Stipendium Hungaricum
Official Links:
Immigration: bm.gov.hu

Italy

Visa Type: Tipo D (Studenti)
Financial Proof: €467/month
Official Links:
Immigration: esteri.it
Universities: studyinitaly.it

Luxembourg

Visa Type: Student Authorization
Work Limit: 15 hrs/week
Official Links:
Immigration: guichet.lu

Netherlands

Visa Type: MVV + Residence Permit
Orientation Year: 1-year job search
Official Links:
Immigration: ind.nl
Scholarships: nuffic.nl

Poland

Visa Type: National Visa (D-Type)
Financial Proof: €4,800/year
Official Links:
Immigration: gov.pl
Education: study.gov.pl

Portugal

Visa Type: Residence Permit (Study)
Post-Study Work: 1 year
Official Links:
Immigration: sef.pt

Slovakia

Visa Type: National Student Visa
Tuition: €0–€5,000/year
Official Links:
Immigration: mzv.sk

Slovenia

Visa Type: Residence Permit
Financial Proof: €450/month
Official Links:
Immigration: gov.si

Spain

Visa Type: Estudiante (Type D)
Work Rights: 30 hrs/week
Official Links:
Scholarships: universidades.gob.es

France

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.