From entry permit to Emirates ID to annual renewal, Walsh College UAE sponsors and manages your entire student visa journey so you can focus on your degree.
Visa at a Glance
Visa questions? Email admissions@walshcollege.ae — we respond within one business day
Contact UsAccept your offer, submit your documents, make the visa payment, then leave the rest to Walsh College UAE.
Three pathways are available. Our admissions team confirms which applies to your situation upon acceptance.
Full colour, high-resolution scans only. Missing pages are the most common cause of delays.
Both are legally mandatory for all UAE student visa holders. Walsh coordinates both on your behalf.
Yes. Walsh College UAE provides and fully manages student visas for all eligible full-time international students. We act as your official UAE visa sponsor throughout your programme.
The process typically takes 15 to 20 working days from the point all documents and payments are received. Occasionally, applications undergo a security check by UAE authorities which may cause delays beyond Walsh's control. Apply as early as possible.
No. The visa process cannot begin until you have accepted your unconditional offer, cleared all academic conditions, and paid the required fees as specified in your Letter of Offer.
Student visas are valid for 12 months and must be renewed annually. Begin the renewal process at least 45 days before your visa expiry date. You must remain in the UAE throughout the renewal process, no travel is permitted until your renewed visa is stamped.
No. Registration and visa fees are non-refundable at all stages, regardless of withdrawal timing, change of plans, or visa outcome. This also applies to annual renewal fees and medical test fees.
No. Citizens of GCC member states are exempt from the UAE student visa requirement. However, all GCC students must still complete a Right to Study verification with Walsh Student Services before commencing classes, this is a legal requirement.
All UAE student visa holders are legally required to hold Dubai Health Authority (DHA)-compliant health insurance. Walsh facilitates this on your behalf after your Emirates ID application is approved, which typically takes 4 to 6 weeks after arrival. Bring travel insurance from home to cover the interim period.
Student visa holders may undertake internships with a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Walsh College UAE. General employment on a student visa requires separate permissions under UAE labour law. Speak with Walsh Student Services before taking any employment.
Accept your offer, submit your documents, and leave the rest to our student services team.