Malta >>

Malta:

Great Britain >>

Great Britain: EU citizens do not require a visa to travel to the UK. Your passport or ID card must be valid for the proposed duration of your stay. For visits lasting longer than 90 days, we advise you to get into contact with the relevant embassy or consulate before the start of your journey, to inquire about any possible registration requirements. Non-EU citizens may be required to apply for a visa and/or transit visa. Please check the UK Border Agency website for more details.

South Africa >>

South Africa: Citizens of the UK, Ireland and most Western European countries do not require a visa to enter South Africa. Instead, a free entry permit is issued on arrival, which is valid for up to 90 days. Your passport must have at least 30 days remaining validity after the end of your intended visit. Those intending to study a language course lasting more than 90 days will need to apply for a Study Permit. Those who require a visa or study permit should apply at the relevant consulate or embassy at least one month before their departure date. Please note: All visitors must have at least one completely blank page remaining in their passports. With effect from 1 October 2014, parents travelling with children into or out of South Africa may be asked to show the child’s full birth certificate, and where only one parent is accompanying, proof of parental or legal authority to travel with the child.

Australia >>

Australia: All visitors to Australia require a visa, apart from citizens of New Zealand. Those travelling to Australia for a period of three months or less must apply for an eVisitor visa. The application form can be found here. This allows visitors to enter Australia as many times as they wish within one calendar year, provided they do not stay for more than 3 consecutive months at a time. For visits lasting more than 3 months, our course participants may apply for a Student Visa. For this, a Confirmation of Enrolment certificate is required, which is only available to students studying more than 20 hours a week - Intensive Courses. The Confirmation of Enrolment is provided by us, as well as OSHC - Overseas Student Health Cover, which costs approx. AUS $48.00 a month for a single cover, approx. AUS $160 a month for a couple cover or approx AUS $371 a month for a family cover (more than two people). Those who are studying a course with fewer hours or also undertaking an internship must apply for a 'Working Holiday' visa, which is valid for a year and only available for those aged 18 to 30 not travelling with dependent children. This visa may only be granted once in your lifetime. International health insurance is also mandatory when travelling to Australia. For more information please see the Australian High Commission's website. If you are unsure about which visa type you require, you can use the Department of Immigration and Citizenship online Visa Wizard. Please note: Those making a stopover in the USA may be required to apply for a transit visa. Please see the Entry Requirements for the USA for more details.

Ireland >>

Ireland: EU citizens do not require a visa to travel to Ireland. Your passport or ID card must be valid for the proposed duration of your stay. For visits lasting longer than 90 days, we advise you to get into contact with the relevant embassy or consulate before the start of your journey, to inquire about any possible registration requirements. Non-EU citizens may be required to apply for a visa and/or transit visa. Please check the Embassy of Ireland website for more details.

New Zealand >>

New Zealand: Citizens of the UK do not require a visa for stays in New Zealand lasting up to 6 months. Citizens of other countries including Canada, the USA, Ireland, and other countries listed here do not require a visa for stays lasting up to 3 months, provided they have proof of their onward or return ticket, sufficient funds for their stay and a passport valid for at least three months after their planned date of departure. For information on how to apply for a visa, go to the Immigration New Zealand website. Please note that health insurance is required for visitors travelling to New Zealand. Those who are travelling via Australia and have a stopover lasting more than 8 hours may also be required to get an Australian visa. See the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship Website for more details.

Canada >>

Canada: Citizens of the UK, US, most West European countries and most Commonwealth countries do not require a visa for visits lasting up to 180 days. For stays exceeding 180 days, please apply for a visa at the relevant embassy or consulate. Please note, you will need proof of both your arriving and departing flights to Canada. For further information, please go to the Canadian Citizenship and Immigration website. A list of nationalities that require a visa or transit visa to enter Canada can be found here. Important Information: From 15th March 2016 Canada introduces new electronic entry procedures for all travellers not requiring a visa, the 'ETA' (Electronic Travel Authorization). The 'eTA'-entry permit can be applied for online and is usually granted within a few minutes. It costs about 7 CAD and is valid for 5 years. Transit Visas for the USA If on a stopover flight which lands in the USA on the way to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean, EU citizens planning to stay in the US for 90 days or less will not require a visa, although they will be required to obtain entry authorisation through the electronic ESTA (Visa Waiver) system (please see Entry Requirements for the USA for more details). In all other cases, you will require a transit visa for the journey through the USA. Your passport must also be valid for the full length of the planned stay. All new-style passports issued since 01.11.2005 should contain an electronic chip with your biometric data. For further information please consult the US embassy website Transit Visas for the USA If on a stopover flight which lands in the USA on the way to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean, EU citizens planning to stay in the US for 90 days or less will not require a visa, although they will be required to obtain entry authorisation through the electronic ESTA (Visa Waiver) system (please see Entry Requirements for the USA for more details). In all other cases, you will require a transit visa for the journey through the USA. Your passport must also be valid for the full length of the planned stay. All new-style passports issued since 01.11.2005 should contain an electronic chip with your biometric data. For further information please consult the US embassy website.

USA >>

USA: In general most travellers require authorisation (via the online ESTA system) to enter the USA, if not a visa. Citizens of these countries staying for up to 12 weeks and taking less than 18 hours of language classes per week are eligible to apply for admission via ESTA, also known as the Visa Waiver Program. You may apply for ESTA Travel authorisation on the ESTA website. Your application must be completed at least 72 hours before travel. The Visa Waiver is valid for two years and costs $14. If studying for more than 18 hours a week and/or for a period longer than 12 weeks, you will require the ‘F1 Student Visa’. This visa entitles you to stay for up to 30 days before and 60 days after the language course, independent of the length of the course itself. Travellers with this type of visa must take at least 18 hours of class per week. To apply for a visa to the USA, you must make an appointment with the US Embassy in London (please see www.usembassy.org.uk for further details). You will require a full passport with at least six months of remaining validity. All new-style passports issued since 01.11.2005 should contain an electronic chip with your biometric data. You must book your language course before applying for the visa, as you will require an original copy of the I-20 form sent from our language school for the application process. Each visa applicant must pay the SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) fee of $200 in addition to the visa processing fee of $160. If you will be needing a visa for your language course, please book early, leaving enough time for the various stages of the visa application process. In general, it will take 6-8 weeks to be fully processed. Please note that travellers to the USA will also require health insurance.

Hawaii >>

Hawaii: In general most travellers require authorisation (via the online ESTA system) to enter the USA, if not a visa. Citizens of these countries staying for up to 12 weeks and taking less than 18 hours of language classes per week are eligible to apply for admission via ESTA, also known as the Visa Waiver Program. You may apply for ESTA Travel authorisation on the ESTA website. Your application must be completed at least 72 hours before travel. The Visa Waiver is valid for two years and costs $14. If studying for more than 18 hours a week and/or for a period longer than 12 weeks, you will require the ‘F1 Student Visa’. This visa entitles you to stay for up to 30 days before and 60 days after the language course, independent of the length of the course itself. Travellers with this type of visa must take at least 18 hours of class per week. To apply for a visa to the USA, you must make an appointment with the US Embassy in London (please see www.usembassy.org.uk for further details). You will require a full passport with at least six months of remaining validity. All new-style passports issued since 01.11.2005 should contain an electronic chip with your biometric data. You must book your language course before applying for the visa, as you will require an original copy of the I-20 form sent from our language school for the application process. Each visa applicant must pay the SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) fee of $200 in addition to the visa processing fee of $140 (prices correct as of August 2011). If you will be needing a visa for your language course, please book early, leaving enough time for the various stages of the visa application process. In general, it will take 6-8 weeks to be fully processed. Please note that travellers to the USA will also require health insurance. Transit Visas: If on a stopover flight which lands in the USA on the way to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean, EU citizens planning to stay in the US for 90 days or less will not require a visa, although they will be required to obtain entry authorisation through the electronic ESTA (Visa Waiver) system (please see Entry Requirements for the USA for more details). In all other cases, you will require a transit visa for the journey through the USA. Your passport must also be valid for the full length of the planned stay. All new-style passports issued since 01.11.2005 should contain an electronic chip with your biometric data. For further information please consult the US embassy website.

Barbados >>

Barbados: For a trip to Barbados lasting less than 90 days there is no need for a visa. Upon entry you will be given a visitor stamp, for which you will need an onward or return ticket and an accommodation reservation. You should state either holiday or travel as the reason for your visit. For a language course lasting longer than 90 days you will need a student visa. The school will send the application form for this visa after you have booked your course. For this reason we recommend booking the course at least three months in advance to allow time for the visa application. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date. You will need to show proof of your ability to support yourself financially during your time in Barbados. For further information regarding entry requirements, please refer to the website of the relevant embassy. Transit Visas for the USA: If on a stopover flight which lands in the USA on the way to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean, EU citizens planning to stay in the US for 90 days or less will not require a visa, although they will be required to obtain entry authorisation through the electronic ESTA (Visa Waiver) system (please see Entry Requirements for the USA for more details). In all other cases, you will require a transit visa for the journey through the USA. Your passport must also be valid for the full length of the planned stay. All new-style passports issued since 01.11.2005 should contain an electronic chip with your biometric data. For further information please consult the US embassy website.

Spain >>

Spain: EU citizens do not require a visa to visit Spain, regardless of the purpose or length of their stay. Those staying longer than 90 days are required to register with the local police. Anyone entering Spain does require a valid Passport or ID card. Citizens of the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Israel and Japan do not require a visa for visits lasting up to 90 days. Other non-EU residents may be required to apply for a visa or transit visa. For more information, please contact your relevant embassy or consulate.

Peru >>

Peru: EU citizens do not require a visa when travelling to Peru for a stay of 183 days or less for tourism. You will need a passport with at least 6 months remaining validity upon entry to Peru, as well as proof of financial means for your stay, and your onward or return ticket. Please ensure your passport is stamped and the the permitted duration of your stay clearly marked upon arrival. The British Foreign & Commonwealth Office currently advises that travellers to Peru may require a Yellow Fever vaccination. For more information please consult the website of the Peruvian Embassy. Transit Visas for the USA: If on a stopover flight which lands in the USA on the way to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean, EU citizens planning to stay in the US for 90 days or less will not require a visa, although they will be required to obtain entry authorisation through the electronic ESTA (Visa Waiver) system (please see Entry Requirements for the USA for more details). In all other cases, you will require a transit visa for the journey through the USA. Your passport must also be valid for the full length of the planned stay. All new-style passports issued since 01.11.2005 should contain an electronic chip with your biometric data. For further information please consult the US embassy website.

Mexico >>

: Mexico: UK citizens do not require a visa for stays in Mexico if travelling as a tourist. For entry a passport and tourist card is required. The passport should be valid for at least six months from the intended date of entry. The tourist card (’FMT’ or ’MMT’ -if multiple entry intended) is obtained by filling out an immigration form provided onboard your flight to Mexico, or at all border crossings. You can also obtain them from your relevant Mexican embassy or consulate prior to travel. The tourist card is for stays up to 180 days, but often only issued for 30 days when entering Mexico. To avoid any subsequent hassles it therefore should be taken care of the correct dates, right at the entry! Once in the country there is no claim to extend the period of validity with the responsible authority ’Instituto Nacional de Migración’. For more information, please go to the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website. Transit Visas for the USA: If on a stopover flight which lands in the USA on the way to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean, EU citizens planning to stay in the US for 90 days or less will not require a visa, although they will be required to obtain entry authorisation through the electronic ESTA (Visa Waiver) system (please see Entry Requirements for the USA for more details). In all other cases, you will require a transit visa for the journey through the USA. Your passport must also be valid for the full length of the planned stay. All new-style passports issued since 01.11.2005 should contain an electronic chip with your biometric data. For further information please consult the US embassy website.

Argentina >>

Argentina: UK citizens do not require a visa to enter Argentina as a tourist. Upon arrival in Argentina, you will be given a free tourist card which entitles you to a 90 day stay in the country. You may be required to show proof of an onward journey i.e. in the form of your return ticket. If staying for longer, you will be required to extend your visa at the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones (Immigration Office) in Argentina once there. This process must be completed at the latest 30 days after the beginning of your language course. You will require an official letter from the school, a valid travel document (passport), and a certificate of criminal records from your home country (for stays of over 6 months only). For the UK, this is known as a Subject Access Data certificate issued by the British police. You will also require the equivalent certificate of criminal records from the Argentine authorities, and the relevant fee for extension of your entry permit. Your passport should hold a remaining validity of at least 3 months upon entry to Argentina. For more information, please go to the Argentine Embassy website. Transit Visas for the USA: If on a stopover flight which lands in the USA on the way to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean, you will not require a visa for a stay of 90 days or less. In all other cases, you will require a transit visa for the journey through the USA. Your passport must also be valid for the full length of the planned stay. All new-style passports issued since 01.11.2005 should contain an electronic chip with your biometric data. For further information please consult the US embassy website. You must also obtain entry authorisation through the electronic ESTA system (please see Entry Requirements for the USA for more details).

Costa Rica >>

Costa Rica: UK citizens do not require a visa to enter Costa Rica for stays up to 90 days. Your passport should be valid for at least six months from the date of entry. For stays longer than 90 days or for employment, please contact your relevant embassy or consulate. For further information, please go to the Costa Rica Embassy Website.

Ecuador >>

Ecuador: All foreign nationals are permitted to visit Ecuador without a visa. On arrival, British passport holders will normally be allowed to remain in the country for 90 days. If you are planning on staying in Ecuador for longer than three months, you may be required to apply for a visa from the Ecuadorean Embassy. Please contact your relevant embassy or consulate for more details. This application will require a range of documents, including a copy of your criminal record, a doctor's note, 2 passport photographs, proof of sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay, a copy of your return or onward flight ticket and your passport. For more information, please go to the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website.

Cuba >>

Cuba: UK and other EU citizens and US, Canadian, Australian, Japanese and South African nationals require a tourist card to enter Cuba. This card is valid for a stay of up to 30 days. You must apply for this yourself either by post or in person at the appropriate Cuban consulate in your country. This usually costs approximately £20. Anyone planning to stay for longer in Cuba should apply for a student visa. You will require a letter of invitation from our language school in Cuba as well as an application number which the school obtains from the local Immigration Office. You may apply for this visa at the relevant consulate in your home country. The visa is valid for a stay of 30 days or less and can be extended with the help of our school team in the immigration office Cuba once you arrive. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your planned arrival date in Cuba. Before departure you must also ensure that you have the correct travel health insurance for the entirety of your stay. Please note that citizens of other countries may require a visa and authorisation from the Cuban authorities before travel. You can find further information on the Cuban Embassy in London website. Transit Visas for the USA: If on a stopover flight which lands in the USA on the way to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean, EU citizens planning to stay in the US for 90 days or less will not require a visa, although they will be required to obtain entry authorisation through the electronic ESTA (Visa Waiver) system (please see Entry Requirements for the USA for more details). In all other cases, you will require a transit visa for the journey through the USA. Your passport must also be valid for the full length of the planned stay. All new-style passports issued since 01.11.2005 should contain an electronic chip with your biometric data. For further information please consult the US embassy website.

Chile >>

Chile: British passport holders visiting Chile for less than 90 days do not require a visa. Upon arrival in the country, you will be given a Tourist Card (Tarjerta de Turismo) which you will need to keep throughout your stay and present to immigration upon departure. For more information about travel to Chile, please go to the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website. For stays longer than 90 days, we advise you to consult your relevant embassy or consulate for mroe details. It may also be possible to extend your stay whilst in Chile. Go to the Chilean Embassy website for more details. Transit Visas for the USA: If on a stopover flight which lands in the USA on the way to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean, you will not require a visa for a stay of 90 days or less. In all other cases, you will require a transit visa for the journey through the USA. Your passport must also be valid for the full length of the planned stay. All new-style passports issued since 01.11.2005 should contain an electronic chip with your biometric data. For further information please consult the US embassy website. You must also obtain entry authorisation through the electronic ESTA system (please see Entry Requirements for the USA for more details).

Uruguay >>

: Uruguay: UK citizens do not require a visa to enter Uruguay for stay up to three months. If you wish to extend your visa, you can apply to the Dirección Nacional de Migración. For stays in Uruguay exceeding three months, you may be required to apply for a visa. For further information on visas and application, please go to the Uruguay Embassy in London Website. For further information on travelling to Uruguay, please go to the Foreign Office & Commonwealth Website. Transit Visas for the USA: If on a stopover flight which lands in the USA on the way to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean, you will not require a visa for a stay of 90 days or less. In all other cases, you will require a transit visa for the journey through the USA. Your passport must also be valid for the full length of the planned stay. All new-style passports issued since 01.11.2005 should contain an electronic chip with your biometric data. For further information please consult the US embassy website. You must also obtain entry authorisation through the electronic ESTA system (please see Entry Requirements for the USA for more details).

Panama >>

Panama: EU citizens do not need a visa to visit Panama but are usually required to prove that they hold a return or onward ticket. Your passport must also have a remaining validity of at least 6 months upon entry. For stays lasting longer than 90 days, we recommend contacting the Embassy of the Republic of Panama in London. Transit Visas for the USA: If on a stopover flight which lands in the USA on the way to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean, you will not require a visa for a stay of 90 days or less. In all other cases, you will require a transit visa for the journey through the USA. Your passport must also be valid for the full length of the planned stay. All new-style passports issued since 01.11.2005 should contain an electronic chip with your biometric data. For further information please consult the US embassy website. You must also obtain entry authorisation through the electronic ESTA system (please see Entry Requirements for the USA for more details).

Guatemala >>

Guatemala:

Colombia >>

Colombia: EU citizens do not need a visa to visit Colombia for up to 6 months but are usually required to prove that they hold a return or onward ticket. Your passport must also have a remaining validity of at least 6 months upon entry. For stays lasting longer than 180 days, we recommend contacting the Colombian Embassy in London. Transit Visas for the USA: If on a stopover flight which lands in the USA on the way to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean, you will not require a visa for a stay of 90 days or less. In all other cases, you will require a transit visa for the journey through the USA. Your passport must also be valid for the full length of the planned stay. All new-style passports issued since 01.11.2005 should contain an electronic chip with your biometric data. For further information please consult the US embassy website. You must also obtain entry authorisation through the electronic ESTA system.

Dominican Republic >>

Dominican Republic: UK citizens do not require a visa, but must be in possession of their valid passport upon arrival in the Dominican Republic. Furthermore, you have to purchase a Tourist Card on arrival (10 USD), which is initially valid for a 30-day stay but can be extended up to 90 days by paying for an extension when you leave the country. Please also note that you must be in possession of your return ticket and sufficient money resources. By Dominican law, there is also a departure tax of 20 USD. Scheduled airlines sometimes include this charge in the price of the ticket. You will find further information at the page of the British Government. Transit Visas for the USA: If on a stopover flight which lands in the USA on the way to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean, EU citizens planning to stay in the US for 90 days or less will not require a visa, although they will be required to obtain entry authorisation through the electronic ESTA (Visa Waiver) system (please see Entry Requirements for the USA for more details). In all other cases, you will require a transit visa for the journey through the USA. Your passport must also be valid for the full length of the planned stay. All new-style passports issued since 01.11.2005 should contain an electronic chip with your biometric data. For further information please consult the US embassy website.

France >>

France: EU citizens do not require a visa to travel to France. Your passport or ID card must be valid for the proposed duration of your stay. For visits lasting longer than 90 days, we advise you to get into contact with the relevant embassy or consulate before the start of your journey, to inquire about any possible registration requirements. Non-EU citizens may be required to apply for a visa or transit visa. Please check the French Embassy for more details.

Guadeloupe >>

Guadeloupe: As Guadeloupe is officially part of France, citizens of the EU and Switzerland do not require a visa to visit. Some other countries are also exempt from the visa requirement when staying less than 90 days in a French overseas territory. The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) entitles EU citizens to emergency medical treatment in Guadeloupe just as in mainland France, giving you the same rights as French nationals. The French Foreign Office provides further information on visas for non EU-citizens. Transit Visas for the USA: If on a stopover flight which lands in the USA on the way to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean, EU citizens planning to stay in the US for 90 days or less will not require a visa, although they will be required to obtain entry authorisation through the electronic ESTA (Visa Waiver) system (please see Entry Requirements for the USA for more details). In all other cases, you will require a transit visa for the journey through the USA. Your passport must also be valid for the full length of the planned stay. All new-style passports issued since 01.11.2005 should contain an electronic chip with your biometric data. For further information please consult the US embassy website.

Martinique >>

Martinique: As Martinique is officially part of France, citizens of the EU and Switzerland do not require a visa to visit. Some other countries are also exempt from the visa requirement when staying less than 90 days in a French overseas territory. The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) entitles EU citizens to emergency medical treatment in Martinique just as in mainland France, giving you the same rights as French nationals. The French Foreign Office provides further information on visas for non EU-citizens. Transit Visas for the USA: If on a stopover flight which lands in the USA on the way to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean, EU citizens planning to stay in the US for 90 days or less will not require a visa, although they will be required to obtain entry authorisation through the electronic ESTA (Visa Waiver) system (please see Entry Requirements for the USA for more details). In all other cases, you will require a transit visa for the journey through the USA. Your passport must also be valid for the full length of the planned stay. All new-style passports issued since 01.11.2005 should contain an electronic chip with your biometric data. For further information please consult the US embassy website.

Italy >>

Italy: EU citizens do not require a visa to travel to Italy. Your passport or ID card must be valid for the proposed duration of your stay. For visits lasting longer than 90 days, we advise you to get into contact with the relevant embassy or consulate before the start of your journey, to inquire about any possible registration requirements. Non-EU citizens may be required to apply for a visa or transit visa. Please check the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs for more details.

Egypt >>

Egypt: EU citizens travelling to Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba resorts only, for up to 14 days, do not require a visa as they will receive a free entry permission stamp upon arrival. For stays longer than 14 days, and for any travel outside of these areas, you will require a visa. Non-EU citizens should consult their nearest embassy for more information. A single tourist visa should cost around £15. You may apply in person at the Egyptian Consulate or by post. All passports must be valid for at least 6 months, and applicants must also supply two passport sized photographs. You will be required to fill out an entry card on your arrival in Egypt. For further information, please see the Egyptian Consulate website.

China >>

China: You will require a visa for entry into China. Tourist visas ('L') will be issued for a period of 30 days. You may only apply for the visa at the earliest 50 days before you travel, as the visa is only valid for 3 months from date of issue. You will be able to apply for an extension once in China. A single visa application will cost £30 for UK citizens (costs may vary for nationals of other countries; please contact your relevant embassy). You will require a passport with at least 6 months remaining validity, written confirmation of your accommodation details in China (which we arrange for you) and proof of your onward or return flights. Visa processing usually takes a week. You may apply by post or in person. For more information, please see the Chinese embassy website. Please note: The visa requirements for a trip to China are subject to change. Changes to the entry requirements are currently under discussion. We will use this page to keep our customers informed of changes as soon as they become public.

Japan >>

Japan: EU citizens do not require a visa to visit Japan for a stay of 3 months or less. Your passport will be stamped upon arrival in Japan to grant you this tourist entry permit. UK passport holders may extend their stay by a further 3 months by applying to their nearest immigration office once in Japan. Anyone wishing to carry out a work placement in Japan will need a working holiday visa, and must apply for this well in advance (we would recommend applying 6 months in advance) at the Japanese Embassy. For further information please visit the Japanese Embassy website. Transit Visas for the USA: If on a stopover flight which lands in the USA on the way to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean, you will not require a visa for a stay of 90 days or less. In all other cases, you will require a transit visa for the journey through the USA. Your passport must also be valid for the full length of the planned stay. All new-style passports issued since 01.11.2005 should contain an electronic chip with your biometric data. For further information please consult the US embassy website. You must also obtain entry authorisation through the electronic ESTA system (please see Entry Requirements for the USA for more details).

Poland >>

: Poland: EU citizens do not require a visa to visit Poland, regardless of the purpose or length of their stay. Those staying longer than 90 days are advised to check with their relevant embassy to find out if they are required to register in Poland. Anyone entering the country will require a valid passport or ID card. Other non-EU residents may be required to apply for a visa or transit visa. For more information, please contact your relevant embassy or consulate.

Romania >>

Rumänien:

Russia >>

Russia: Almost all nationalities require a visa to enter Russia, including UK citizens. You can either apply for a Russian visa using a British Tour Agency, who will take care of almost all of the visa application process for a fee, or apply for a visa yourself through VFS Global Visa Services. We advise you to begin visa applications at least one month before you are due to depart. It is normally possible to pay extra to receive your visa within a few working days after your application, though the entire process may take up to 15 working days. If you are studying for 4 weeks or less you can apply for a tourist visa. Those who plan to study in Russia for more than 4 weeks will need to apply for a student visa. You may apply for a single, double or multi entry visa. To receive a Russian visa, you will require an invitation. This will either be acquired from our school, or if you choose to use a tour agency, they will acquire an invitation for you. The invitation from our school will cost approximately £ 65. You will also be required to fill in an online application form and apply to the Russian Visa Services in London or Edinburgh. For more information on different types of visas and applying for your visa, the website for the Russian Embassy in the UK can be found here. Please note that upon entering Russia, you must register with the local authorities within 7 working days of your arrival. This will cost around £ 35.

Latvia >>

Latvia: EU citizens do not require a visa to travel to Latvia. You must have a valid passport to enter Latvia. Your passport must be valid for the proposed duration of your stay. For visits lasting longer than 90 days, we advise you to get into contact with the relevant embassy or consulate before the start of your journey, to inquire about any possible registration requirements. Non-EU citizens may be required to apply for a visa or transit visa. Please check the Latvian Embassy website for more details.

Thailand >>

Thailand: EU citizens travelling to Thailand will not require a visa for a stay of 30 days or less. Your passport should have at least 6 month's remaining validity upon arrival. You will also be required to present your return or onward flight ticket and must provide proof of sufficient finances to sustain you during your stay. If you plan to stay in Thailand for longer than 30 days you must apply for a visa at the relevant Thai Embassy. Please see the Royal Thai Embassy in London website for more details.

Germany >>

Germany: EU citizens do not require a visa to travel to Germany. Your passport or ID card must be valid for the proposed duration of your stay. For visits lasting longer than 90 days, we advise you to get into contact with the relevant embassy or consulate before the start of your journey, to inquire about any possible registration requirements. Non-EU citizens may be required to apply for a visa or transit visa. Please check the German Embassy for more details.

Austria >>

Austria: EU citizens do not require a visa to travel to Austria. Your passport or ID card must be valid for the proposed duration of your stay. For visits lasting longer than 90 days, we advise you to get into contact with the relevant embassy or consulate before the start of your journey, to inquire about any possible registration requirements. Non-EU citizens may be required to apply for a visa or transit visa. Please check the Austrian Embassy for more details.

Brazil >>

Brazil: UK passport holders do not require a visa to enter Brazil. However, passports must be valid for at least six months and a return ticket and proof of sufficient funds may be requested on arrival. Tourists will be admitted for a stay of up to 90 days which is extendable, at the discretion of the Federal Police, for a further 90 days. Some non-UK nationals, however, may require a visa. Please visit http://cglondres.itamaraty.gov.br/pt-br/ for more information.

Portugal >>

Portugal: EU citizens do not require a visa to visit Portugual, regardless of the purpose or length of their stay. Those staying longer than 90 days are required to register with the local police. Anyone entering Portugual does require a valid Passport or ID card. Citizens of the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Israel and Japan do not require a visa for visits lasting up to 90 days. Other non-EU residents may be required to apply for a visa or transit visa. For more information, please contact your relevant embassy or consulate.

Turkey >>

Turkey:

Grenada >>

British passport holders don’t need a visa to visit Grenada. On entry, you’ll be granted a specified period to stay. If you wish to stay longer, you must apply for an extension of stay through the Grenada Immigration Department. Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry into Grenada. For further information regarding entry requirements, please refer to GOV.

Canada – Vancouver Island >>

Canada - British Columbia: Citizens of the UK, US, most West European countries and most Commonwealth countries do not require a visa for visits lasting up to 180 days. For stays exceeding 180 days, please apply for a visa at the relevant embassy or consulate. Please note, you will need proof of both your arriving and departing flights to Canada. For further information, please go to the Canadian Citizenship and Immigration website. A list of nationalities that require a visa or transit visa to enter Canada can be found here. Important Information: From 15th March 2016 Canada introduces new electronic entry procedures for all travellers not requiring a visa, the 'ETA' (Electronic Travel Authorization). The 'eTA'-entry permit can be applied for online and is usually granted within a few minutes. It costs about 7 CAD and is valid for 5 years. Transit Visas for the USA If on a stopover flight which lands in the USA on the way to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean, EU citizens planning to stay in the US for 90 days or less will not require a visa, although they will be required to obtain entry authorisation through the electronic ESTA (Visa Waiver) system (please see Entry Requirements for the USA for more details). In all other cases, you will require a transit visa for the journey through the USA. Your passport must also be valid for the full length of the planned stay. All new-style passports issued since 01.11.2005 should contain an electronic chip with your biometric data. For further information please consult the US embassy website Transit Visas for the USA If on a stopover flight which lands in the USA on the way to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean, EU citizens planning to stay in the US for 90 days or less will not require a visa, although they will be required to obtain entry authorisation through the electronic ESTA (Visa Waiver) system (please see Entry Requirements for the USA for more details). In all other cases, you will require a transit visa for the journey through the USA. Your passport must also be valid for the full length of the planned stay. All new-style passports issued since 01.11.2005 should contain an electronic chip with your biometric data. For further information please consult the US embassy website.

Canada – Alberta >>

Canada - Alberta: Citizens of the UK, US, most West European countries and most Commonwealth countries do not require a visa for visits lasting up to 180 days. For stays exceeding 180 days, please apply for a visa at the relevant embassy or consulate. Please note, you will need proof of both your arriving and departing flights to Canada. For further information, please go to the Canadian Citizenship and Immigration website. A list of nationalities that require a visa or transit visa to enter Canada can be found here. Important Information: From 15th March 2016 Canada introduces new electronic entry procedures for all travellers not requiring a visa, the 'ETA' (Electronic Travel Authorization). The 'eTA'-entry permit can be applied for online and is usually granted within a few minutes. It costs about 7 CAD and is valid for 5 years. Transit Visas for the USA If on a stopover flight which lands in the USA on the way to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean, EU citizens planning to stay in the US for 90 days or less will not require a visa, although they will be required to obtain entry authorisation through the electronic ESTA (Visa Waiver) system (please see Entry Requirements for the USA for more details). In all other cases, you will require a transit visa for the journey through the USA. Your passport must also be valid for the full length of the planned stay. All new-style passports issued since 01.11.2005 should contain an electronic chip with your biometric data. For further information please consult the US embassy website Transit Visas for the USA If on a stopover flight which lands in the USA on the way to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean, EU citizens planning to stay in the US for 90 days or less will not require a visa, although they will be required to obtain entry authorisation through the electronic ESTA (Visa Waiver) system (please see Entry Requirements for the USA for more details). In all other cases, you will require a transit visa for the journey through the USA. Your passport must also be valid for the full length of the planned stay. All new-style passports issued since 01.11.2005 should contain an electronic chip with your biometric data. For further information please consult the US embassy website.

USA – North Carolina >>

USA - North Carolina: In general most travellers require authorisation (via the online ESTA system) to enter the USA, if not a visa. Citizens of these countries staying for up to 12 weeks and taking less than 18 hours of language classes per week are eligible to apply for admission via ESTA, also known as the Visa Waiver Program. You may apply for ESTA Travel authorisation on the ESTA website. Your application must be completed at least 72 hours before travel. The Visa Waiver is valid for two years and costs $14. If studying for more than 18 hours a week and/or for a period longer than 12 weeks, you will require the ‘F1 Student Visa’. This visa entitles you to stay for up to 30 days before and 60 days after the language course, independent of the length of the course itself. Travellers with this type of visa must take at least 18 hours of class per week. To apply for a visa to the USA, you must make an appointment with the US Embassy in London (please see www.usembassy.org.uk for further details). You will require a full passport with at least six months of remaining validity. All new-style passports issued since 01.11.2005 should contain an electronic chip with your biometric data. You must book your language course before applying for the visa, as you will require an original copy of the I-20 form sent from our language school for the application process. Each visa applicant must pay the SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) fee of $200 in addition to the visa processing fee of $160. If you will be needing a visa for your language course, please book early, leaving enough time for the various stages of the visa application process. In general, it will take 6-8 weeks to be fully processed. Please note that travellers to the USA will also require health insurance.

Canada – Ontario >>

Canada - Ontario: Citizens of the UK, US, most West European countries and most Commonwealth countries do not require a visa for visits lasting up to 180 days. For stays exceeding 180 days, please apply for a visa at the relevant embassy or consulate. Please note, you will need proof of both your arriving and departing flights to Canada. For further information, please go to the Canadian Citizenship and Immigration website. A list of nationalities that require a visa or transit visa to enter Canada can be found here. Important Information: From 15th March 2016 Canada introduces new electronic entry procedures for all travellers not requiring a visa, the 'ETA' (Electronic Travel Authorization). The 'eTA'-entry permit can be applied for online and is usually granted within a few minutes. It costs about 7 CAD and is valid for 5 years. Transit Visas for the USA If on a stopover flight which lands in the USA on the way to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean, EU citizens planning to stay in the US for 90 days or less will not require a visa, although they will be required to obtain entry authorisation through the electronic ESTA (Visa Waiver) system (please see Entry Requirements for the USA for more details). In all other cases, you will require a transit visa for the journey through the USA. Your passport must also be valid for the full length of the planned stay. All new-style passports issued since 01.11.2005 should contain an electronic chip with your biometric data. For further information please consult the US embassy website Transit Visas for the USA If on a stopover flight which lands in the USA on the way to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean, EU citizens planning to stay in the US for 90 days or less will not require a visa, although they will be required to obtain entry authorisation through the electronic ESTA (Visa Waiver) system (please see Entry Requirements for the USA for more details). In all other cases, you will require a transit visa for the journey through the USA. Your passport must also be valid for the full length of the planned stay. All new-style passports issued since 01.11.2005 should contain an electronic chip with your biometric data. For further information please consult the US embassy website.

Canada – Québec >>

Canada - Québec: Citizens of the UK, US, most West European countries and most Commonwealth countries do not require a visa for visits lasting up to 180 days. For stays exceeding 180 days, please apply for a visa at the relevant embassy or consulate. Please note, you will need proof of both your arriving and departing flights to Canada. For further information, please go to the Canadian Citizenship and Immigration website. A list of nationalities that require a visa or transit visa to enter Canada can be found here. Important Information: From 15th March 2016 Canada introduces new electronic entry procedures for all travellers not requiring a visa, the 'ETA' (Electronic Travel Authorization). The 'eTA'-entry permit can be applied for online and is usually granted within a few minutes. It costs about 7 CAD and is valid for 5 years. Transit Visas for the USA If on a stopover flight which lands in the USA on the way to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean, EU citizens planning to stay in the US for 90 days or less will not require a visa, although they will be required to obtain entry authorisation through the electronic ESTA (Visa Waiver) system (please see Entry Requirements for the USA for more details). In all other cases, you will require a transit visa for the journey through the USA. Your passport must also be valid for the full length of the planned stay. All new-style passports issued since 01.11.2005 should contain an electronic chip with your biometric data. For further information please consult the US embassy website Transit Visas for the USA If on a stopover flight which lands in the USA on the way to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean, EU citizens planning to stay in the US for 90 days or less will not require a visa, although they will be required to obtain entry authorisation through the electronic ESTA (Visa Waiver) system (please see Entry Requirements for the USA for more details). In all other cases, you will require a transit visa for the journey through the USA. Your passport must also be valid for the full length of the planned stay. All new-style passports issued since 01.11.2005 should contain an electronic chip with your biometric data. For further information please consult the US embassy website.

Ireland – Munster >>

Irland - Munster: EU citizens do not require a visa to travel to Ireland. Your passport or ID card must be valid for the proposed duration of your stay. For visits lasting longer than 90 days, we advise you to get into contact with the relevant embassy or consulate before the start of your journey, to inquire about any possible registration requirements. Non-EU citizens may be required to apply for a visa and/or transit visa. Please check the Embassy of Ireland website for more details.

Ireland – Leinster >>

Irland - Leinster: EU citizens do not require a visa to travel to Ireland. Your passport or ID card must be valid for the proposed duration of your stay. For visits lasting longer than 90 days, we advise you to get into contact with the relevant embassy or consulate before the start of your journey, to inquire about any possible registration requirements. Non-EU citizens may be required to apply for a visa and/or transit visa. Please check the Embassy of Ireland website for more details.

Ireland – Connacht >>

Irland - Connacht: EU citizens do not require a visa to travel to Ireland. Your passport or ID card must be valid for the proposed duration of your stay. For visits lasting longer than 90 days, we advise you to get into contact with the relevant embassy or consulate before the start of your journey, to inquire about any possible registration requirements. Non-EU citizens may be required to apply for a visa and/or transit visa. Please check the Embassy of Ireland website for more details.

Ireland – Ulster >>

Irland - Ulster: EU citizens do not require a visa to travel to Ireland. Your passport or ID card must be valid for the proposed duration of your stay. For visits lasting longer than 90 days, we advise you to get into contact with the relevant embassy or consulate before the start of your journey, to inquire about any possible registration requirements. Non-EU citizens may be required to apply for a visa and/or transit visa. Please check the Embassy of Ireland website for more details.

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