Northern Mariana Islands student visa

F-1 is for academic or language study. M-1 is for vocational or other nonacademic study.

Ways to get a Northern Mariana Islands student visa

F-1 academic or language student visa
Visa needed
Foreign full-time students enrolled at accredited U.S. institutions.
Fee
US$185 application fee; an issuance fee may also apply.
1. Establish that your academic or language course qualifies.
2. Pay the application fee and attend a consular interview.
M-1 vocational student visa
Visa needed
Students attending vocational, technical or other nonacademic courses.
Fee
US$185 application fee; an issuance fee may also apply.
1. Establish that your vocational or nonacademic course qualifies.
2. Pay the application fee and attend a consular interview.

Who needs it

Foreign students need permission suited to their course unless they qualify for a study-related visa exemption.

Who doesn't

Qualifying citizens of the Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Palau may study without a visa. Qualifying Bermudian travellers may also enter to study without a visa.

How to apply

Use the visa category that matches your academic or vocational course.
Show your study purpose, limited stay and ties outside the United States.
Pay the application fee and attend a consular interview.

What to bring

Foreign passport.
Evidence of study purpose, limited stay and ties outside the United States.

Good to know

M-1 students cannot work on or off campus while studying.
M-1 students cannot change their status to F-1.
B visa holders may attend short courses that do not award academic credit.
Spouses and children have separate dependant visa categories.
New student visas are subject to nationality-based restrictions, with limited exceptions.

Questions

Do I need a student visa for Northern Mariana Islands?

Foreign students need permission suited to their course unless they qualify for a study-related visa exemption. Qualifying citizens of the Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Palau may study without a visa. Qualifying Bermudian travellers may also enter to study without a visa.

What are the ways to get a student visa for Northern Mariana Islands?

There are 2 options: F-1 academic or language student visa (a visa from an embassy); M-1 vocational student visa (a visa from an embassy).

How much does a Northern Mariana Islands student visa cost?

US$185 application fee. A nationality-based issuance fee may also apply.

What documents do I need for a Northern Mariana Islands student visa?

Foreign passport.; Evidence of study purpose, limited stay and ties outside the United States..

How do I apply for a Northern Mariana Islands student visa?

1. 1. Use the visa category that matches your academic or vocational course. 2. 2. Show your study purpose, limited stay and ties outside the United States. 3. 3. Pay the application fee and attend a consular interview.

What rules do I have to follow on a Northern Mariana Islands student visa?

M-1 students cannot work on or off campus while studying. M-1 students cannot change their status to F-1.

Does my passport change whether I need a student visa for Northern Mariana Islands?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Northern Mariana Islands visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a student visa for Northern Mariana Islands be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Northern Mariana Islands student visa rules?

On Northern Mariana Islands's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my student visa once I am in Northern Mariana Islands?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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