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Visas and immigration

How long does a student visa take?

UK: about 3 weeks, 5 working days with priority. Ireland: 4 to 8 weeks. Canada: 4 to 12 weeks. US: interview-based, usually decided on the day but appointment waits vary. Australia: 2 to 8 weeks. Germany: 4 to 12 weeks after an appointment that can take months to get. Apply as early as the rules allow.

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