Visa Services
Free Internship Visa Guidance
Offered An Unpaid Internship Or Training Placement Abroad? Understand Which Visa Fits And Prepare A Complete Application.
A Free Internship Is A Placement Where You Gain Experience But Do Not Receive A Salary. Students Often Take One As Part Of Their Course, And Graduates Sometimes Join A Training Programme Run By A Company, A University Or An Exchange Organisation.
Unpaid Does Not Always Mean Visa-Free. Many Countries Still Treat An Internship As Work Or Training, And A Visitor Visa Often Does Not Allow It. We Help You Find The Right Route And Prepare The Application Once You Have A Placement Offer. We Do Not Recruit Or Place Candidates.
Who This Is For
- Students Whose Course Includes A Compulsory Or Optional Placement Abroad
- Graduates Offered An Unpaid Training Placement By An Organisation Abroad
- Applicants Joining An Exchange Or Traineeship Programme That Does Not Pay A Salary
Who Is Usually Eligible
- A Written Offer From A Host Organisation That Describes The Role, Its Length And Supervision
- A Link To Your Studies Or Field, Where The Country's Rules Ask For One
- Enough Money To Support Yourself During The Placement, Since There Is No Salary
- Insurance And Accommodation Arrangements For The Stay
- Sponsorship Or Approval From A Recognised Programme Where The Route Requires It
Documents You Will Usually Need
- Valid Passport And Photographs
- Host Organisation's Offer Or Training Agreement
- Letter From Your University Confirming The Placement, If It Is Part Of Your Course
- Academic Records And CV
- Proof Of Personal Funds Or A Sponsor's Support
- Travel Insurance Or Health Cover, And Accommodation Details
The Exact List Depends On The Country And Your Situation. You Can Also Email Your Documents To:srinivasa.edn.consultancy@gmail.com
How We Help
- Explaining Whether Your Destination Treats An Unpaid Placement As Work, Training Or Study
- Showing Which Visa Or Permit Route May Fit Your Placement
- A Document Checklist For The Host Letter, Funds, Insurance And Qualifications
- Reviewing The Training Agreement For Details The Authority Usually Looks For
- Help With Forms, Appointments And Biometrics
Timelines
Some Routes Need Approval From A Programme Sponsor Or The Host Before You Can Apply, Which Adds An Extra Stage At The Start.
Placements Tied To A University Term Have Fixed Dates, So We Plan The Application Around The Term Calendar.
Allow Time For The Host Organisation To Sign And Return Documents, Which Is Often The Slowest Step.
What We Don't Do
- We Do Not Find Internships, Recruit Or Promise Placements Abroad
- We Cannot Guarantee A Visa Or A Decision Date
- We Never Advise Travelling On A Visitor Visa To Do An Internship The Visa Does Not Allow
How It Works
Four Steps
- 1
Share Your Offer
Send Us The Placement Details And Your University Letter If You Have One.
- 2
Find The Route
We Explain Which Visa Or Permit May Apply To An Unpaid Placement.
- 3
Prepare Documents
We Build A Checklist Of Host, Funds And Identity Documents.
- 4
Apply
You Submit Your Application; We Guide You Through The Steps That Follow.
FAQ
Common Questions
Do I Need A Visa For An Unpaid Internship?
Often Yes. Unpaid Work Can Still Count As Work Or Training Under Immigration Rules, And A Visitor Visa May Not Cover It. Check The Official Criteria For Your Destination Before You Travel.
Is A Free Internship The Same As Volunteering?
Not Always. Countries Draw The Line Between Internships, Training And Volunteering Differently, And Each Can Need A Different Visa. We Look At What You Will Actually Do During The Placement.
Can You Arrange An Internship For Me?
No. We Do Not Recruit Or Place Candidates. Our Help Starts When You Already Have An Offer From A Host Organisation And Need Guidance On The Visa Application.
