Visa processing by embassies may be delayed due to the year-end high season. We recommend applying early and adjusting your travel date. United Arab Emirates Embassy is closed on 1 and 2 December 2025 for UAE National Day, please note that UAE visa processing may be delayed.
F1 Student Visa is for international students enrolled in full-time education at accredited universities, colleges, or academic institutions. Prospective students planning to study abroad in the USA should apply for a student visa at least 6 months before their departure.
The validity period of a U.S. visa is 5 years. However, in certain cases, it can range from 6 months, 12 months, 2 years, to 5 years. The duration of validity depends on the decision of the consular officer granting it.
The first step to studying in the United States is apply to a SEVP-approved school in the United States. If the SEVP-approved school accepts your enrollment, you will be registered for the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and must pay the SEVIS fee. The SEVP-approved school will issue you a Form I-20. After you receive the Form I-20 and register in SEVIS, you may apply at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate for a student visa. You must present the Form I-20 to the consular officer when you attend your visa interview.
Notes:
- The listed price covers government fees and administrative charges but does not include the SEVIS fee (
350) and reciprocity fee (195). - Interview schedules depend on availability provided by the United States Embassy.
For physical documents submission or document delivery, you can choose to pick up or collect at SPUN Operations office, or choose for delivery add-on during checkout.
To be eligible for this visa, you need to fulfill all of the following conditions:
- Applicant must already be accepted and have a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from a U.S. school/university/institution and possess Form I-20.
- Must not have been rejected for a USA visa in the past six months.
- Passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the planned departure date from the USA.
Passport should be valid for at least 7 months beyond your application date.
- New photos, no older than six months; never been used in any previous visas
- Plain white photo background
- No white shirt
- Photo size 2x2 inches (5x5 cm) or 600x600 to 1200x1200 pixels in digital version;
- Faces take up 70% of the photo
- Eye glasses are not allowed to be worn for US Visa photos
- No edit allowed
Kindly upload your photo for a pre-check, and later bring it to the appointment time.
We also offer a photo printing service for your upcoming visa appointment. Click here to purchase and get your photos printed in time.
Official government-issued identity card that serves as proof of identity and residence.
Certificate that shows that you & your dependent are family from your country
Provide with Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student. Signed by students and school official. You will received this document through Student and Exchange Visitor System (SEVIS) database.
For applicants with spouse, please compile and upload each of personal form I-20.
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