You will generally need your international passport, admission letter, medical insurance, proof of funds, passport photographs, visa application form, and academic certificates. Some countries may require additional documents like police clearance or medical tests.

Processing time varies, but it typically ranges from 15 to 60 working days depending on the embassy, season, and completeness of your documents.

It depends on the country and institution. Poland and Latvia often require partial payment before visa application, while some universities in Belarus, Czech Republic, and Romania allow you to pay after arrival or upon receiving a visa decision.

Yes. Students in the Czech Republic, Poland, Latvia, and Romania are allowed to work part-time with certain restrictions. Belarus allows limited student work. Always confirm the specific work-hour rules in each country.

Poland and Czech Republic commonly require interviews. Latvia and Romania sometimes request interviews depending on the embassy. Belarus interviews may be optional. Requirements vary by embassy location.

Each country requires proof you can cover tuition and living expenses. Estonia (typo—correcting), Latvia, and Czech Republic often require bank statements for recent months. Poland requires proof of stable income or sponsorship, while Belarus and Romania accept sponsor support documents. The exact amount depends on your program and cost of living.

Study visas from Czech Republic, Poland, Latvia, and Romania allow you to travel within the Schengen Area for short stays. Belarus is not a Schengen country, so its visa does not give Schengen access.

You will receive a written explanation from the embassy. Depending on the country, you may either appeal the decision or reapply with stronger documents. Common reasons for refusal include insufficient funds, incomplete documents, or doubts about study intentions.