Single-Entry Internship Visa for Academic Purpose

What this route covers

180 days initial; extension up to 12 months total. Fee table also lists a 60-day option; verify selected option in eVisa.

Visa index: C22A

Regular processing

10–14 days (regular). Starts after a complete file is accepted; government review may take longer.

Sponsor and lodging responsibility

Required

Sponsor through its registered eVisa account

Requirements

• C22A: Passport/travel document valid at least 6 months; route-specific non-national document exceptions apply.
• C22A: Recent colour photo taken within previous year.
• C22A: Last 3 months bank statements (minimum balance not stated in this section); applicant/guarantor account where permitted.
• C22A: Sponsor application letter and guarantee declaration.
• C22A: Internship agreement or government/private organizer statement.
• C22A: Internship contract — preparation upload

What to upload

• Recent colour photo

  Visa index C22A: Single-Entry Internship Visa for Academic Purpose.

  Prepare a colour photograph on a red background for this provider checklist; retain an original without filters or edits.

  Use a recent colour portrait, facing the camera, with a neutral expression and no blur, filters or objects covering your face.

  Prepare JPG/JPEG or PNG, at least 400 × 600 pixels and no more than 2 MB for government filing. Keep the head and chin within the frame; the head should occupy about 50–60% of the image height.

  Use a photograph taken within the last year. Atelix accepts originals up to 10 MB, but the government photo limit is smaller.

  View Spun’s document example · Reference only; use your own evidence.

• Passport identity page

  Visa index C22A: Single-Entry Internship Visa for Academic Purpose.

  The provider preparation checklist asks for passport validity of at least 12 months. Confirm the selected duration with Atelix; the official route minimum is listed separately.

  Scan the complete passport identity page, including the photo, passport number, issue/expiry dates and machine-readable lines at the bottom. Keep every edge visible and avoid glare.

  Your passport must have at least six months of validity. Use the same passport and spelling as your application.

  View Spun’s document example · Reference only; use your own evidence.

• Internship contract

  Visa index C22A: Single-Entry Internship Visa for Academic Purpose.

  Upload a clear, complete original with the document holder, issuer, dates and all pages readable. Keep its details consistent with your application.

  Provide the complete internship contract, including signatures or official stamps where issued. Atelix confirms the period, amount and issuer needed for this route before filing.

  View Spun’s document example · Reference only; use your own evidence.

• Personal bank statements

  Visa index C22A: Single-Entry Internship Visa for Academic Purpose.

  Upload bank-issued statements for the latest three months. Include all pages showing your account-holder name, statement period, currency, transactions and closing balance.

  Use complete monthly statements downloaded from your bank rather than a cropped balance screenshot. Keep the name consistent with your passport.

  View Spun’s document example · Reference only; use your own evidence.

Activity limits

• Only the approved activities are permitted. Employment and paid activity require the applicable authorisation.

Notes

* Regular service only. Timing starts after a complete file is accepted and may change with government review.

* Passport nationality, travel document, sponsor and current immigration status must be reviewed before filing.

* Extra permits, translations, deposits and third-party charges are excluded unless included in the approved quote.