Select your Indian state, destination country, and visa type (Student or Tourist). Click Search to get visa requirements, documents, process steps, and tips. You can also use the chat assistant for follow-up questions.

No. You can run visa searches without signing up. Sign-in is optional and helps save your search history and get personalized follow-up from EEC counselors.

You typically need a valid passport, I-20 from your US school, SEVIS fee receipt, visa application confirmation (DS-160), proof of funds (tuition + living), academic transcripts, and English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL/IELTS). The tool gives a full list for your profile.

CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) is a 14-character reference from your UK university. You need it to apply for the UK Student Route visa. It is issued after you meet offer conditions and pay the deposit.

SDS is an expedited study permit stream for legal residents of India and some other countries. It requires a specific language score (e.g. IELTS 6.0+), GIC, upfront medical, and proof of tuition payment. Processing is usually faster than non-SDS.

GTE (Genuine Temporary Entrant) was Australia’s requirement that you genuinely intend to stay temporarily for study. From March 2024, the Genuine Student (GS) criteria apply for many streams. Your statement and circumstances are assessed to ensure you are a genuine student.

A Schengen visa allows short stays (usually up to 90 days in 180 days) in the Schengen area, which includes most EU countries (e.g. France, Germany, Italy, Spain) plus Iceland, Norway, Switzerland. One visa can cover multiple countries.

You complete the DS-160 form, pay the fee, book a visa interview at a US consulate in India, and attend with documents (passport, photo, proof of ties, funds, travel plan). Approval depends on strong ties to India and a genuine short visit.

Biometrics are your photograph and fingerprints. For many countries (UK, Canada, Schengen, etc.) you give them at a Visa Application Centre (VAC) such as VFS Global or BLS. The tool can remind you of this step for your destination.

EEC has 26 branches across 12 cities in Gujarat (Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Surat, Anand, Nadiad, and others). See the Resources page for a branch locator and contact details.

Yes. EEC offers visa documentation support, mock visa interviews, and counseling. Counselors are trained by US and UK Embassy programs. Success rate is high; check the About EEC page for details.