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I've been an AIESEC member for about 6 years and one of my roles was sending students from Mumbai on international volunteer exchanges around the world (2012). I also went on an exchange program like this in 2010 to Romania and I worked for AIESEC in Poland for over a year between 2014–15 (I lived in Warsaw) for which I arranged the visa for myself.Things may have changed since then but it is unlikely since the systems put in place then worked just fine.The documents to be submitted to the embassy of the country you intend to travel to depends mainly on the following:Which country you are planning to go to for your internship (eg. Citizens of Germany going to UK for an internship require nearly no documents, citizens of India going to the US require several documents, etc.)What is the type of internship you are going for (A. NGO projects or B. Corporate traineeships)Usually for (A) you need to provide:Proof of financial means over the course of stay (bank statements / tax returns, other movable / immovable assets like property, fixed deposits) - usually defined by the embassyTwo way flight ticketOffical invitation letter from the AIESEC committee you are going to (usually they cover your accommodation and meals - it is crucial for the visa officer to know where you will stay during the course of your internship)Overseas travel insurance from a recognised (by the embassy) insurance company (usually given on the website but the most common ones in your country would usually do)A “cover letter” from your side explaining your visit (internship program) and highlighting the key points of your application (travel dates, where you will stay in the country you are visiting, who is sponsoring your trip and how is the person related to you - it could be self sponsored but you should state that)The filled out visa application form with the correct specifications of the photographs (you usually fill this out online and click submit and simultaneously print out one hard copy to submit with your other documents)Your passport obviously, it should be valid for 6 months more (usually) since the date of visa applicationsFor (B) it will be all of the above plus the following:Work permit specific to the company you will work at along with your working conditions (salary, type of work contract, job title)Health insurance (different to overseas travel insurance) - it should cover your entire stayOfficial company invitation letter - detailing your job (location, office address, supervisor details, compensation, company tax identification number, etc.)If your stay is longer than 6 months - one way flight ticket is usually accepted*Several embassies accept just flight reservation rather than actual purchased flight ticket - it should be mentioned on the embassy website. Contact a ticketing agent for this.*Note that certain countries do not require you to have a work permit for even corporate traineeship - depends on the country and how the government has recognised AIESEC(eg. For a corporate internship in Hungary work permit is not required - however you need to be an enrolled student throughout your AIESEC internship)All of the above is based on my experience and like I said it could have changed - so visit the embassy website. Just Google “Embassy of Poland in New Delhi” if you're an Indian planning to go to Poland for an internship, for example. They have ready checklists for you to download in PDF and all the intricacies like mandated measurement of photograph size, list of recognised insurers, etc. are available.Moreover the committee that you are going to for your internship should know these things and provide this information to you - it is one of the many basic services AIESEC guarantees so hold them accountable!In case you're​ just contemplating going for one, you've got the outline I guess. I would go even further by saying - you should absolutely go! It will be by far one of the best things you have experienced in your life and will open doors like you never imagined. I went to Romania when I was 18 and I've never looked back! I'm still in touch with my friends from there and even some students I taught as part of my internship, and since then I've traveled to almost 20 countries, with an active network of friends in all of them.So good luck and Godspeed!

Disclaimer: The following are my thoughts and views. It might not be what you think or might have experiencrd. Also the details are as such on the date it is published. Things change every year. So some facts that are given might have changed over time.MS in Germany is very demanding and widely sought out throughout the world for reasons such as:Low / No Tuition Fee ( a low fees called semester fees included which is around 350 Euro. Very few colleges have high tuition fee)Prospective Job Market in a developed country such as GermanyInternational CommunityTravel Options: Could travel across Europe if you are a traveler ( approx. 26 countries normally known as Schengen Countries)The Major Cons are:German Language is given a high priority and even if its not mandatory, its best for you if you want to live in Germany for an extended period of time.The Tax is high, but you can make up for it with the high standard of living.In this thread I would like to mention about only about MS in Engineering FieldsFind your interests or range of interest for doing MS. Make a list of the colleges and courses it offers. Go in depth and research about these. Know more about the curriculum, job market etc. You can get a basic idea about this from the DAAD website and for more information to the course website. German Academic Exchange Service - DAAD Now you have made a shortlist. You can use the LinkedIn platform for finding students in particular colleges or alumni who will give advise on the same.There are two kinds of Universities: Technical Universities (denoted as TU/TH) and University of Applied Sciences(FH/HS). Technical universities are mostly research focused and you may find the courses to be more theoretical. Applied universities are more industry oriented and practical's would be more compared to technical universities. However, you should take a caution as to whether you would be able to do PhD with a masters degree from an FH/HS or as if it may be valid in your home country for PhD. As well as for courses with 90 credits, just bear in mind, you might be required to do further 30 credits. I am not entirely sure, but you may find people in LinkedIn and could get a better understanding.Point to Note from experience: Pre requisites and credits are given a high value. There are more chances of rejects if you do not fulfil the criteria.There are lots of common requirements for courses in Germany. Documents such as Transcript, Letter of Recommendation, Letter of Motivation (SOP), Bachelor degree certificate, Language Certificate {TOEFL/IELTS).There are two semesters in a year: Summer ( starts around April) and Winter (starts around October). The application period starts around July- August for Summer and October-November for Winter. These are for the courses that starts the earliest. So you have to prepare the documents before hand.Some basic doubts regarding the documents:GRE: GRE is not mandatory everywhere, but some universities like RWTH Aachen has made it mandatory. It will be provided in the course application details if you need it or not. I do suggest to take the exam and get a good score around 315–320 as it will boost your profile, if you are having not a particularly great profile. Try to write the exams before the deadline so that you can use it for application across all your listed colleges.GATE( for Indian Students): GATE is mandatory for some courses ( e.g. Computational Science Engineering at TU Munich- require 550/1000). It can be introduced in the coming years as part of a screening process as the number of applications are increasing every subsequent year.Work Experience: It is a positive if you are having a work experience in the field of study you are interested. Still a work experience is an added advantage to your profile. Try to obtain the work experience certificate or proof of the same before application starts. They count internships as well.Letter of Motivation (LOM): This might be the hardest document to prepare, but also the most important. Mostly Universities ask for 1–2 pages. Keep on editing and review to make a perfect LOM. Include points such as Why you want to study the particular course, Why Germany, About your Bachelor thesis, work experience, Club activities, Your interests etc which align well with the course you have chosen. Some university asks for LOM in their letter heads( TU Dortmund/ HS Esslingen etc). Hence be careful and get these done before application starts. Try to make your own LOM and if not possible you can use professional help which I would consider as a waste of money.German Language Proficiency: This is not a major requirement for English Taught courses. Some Universities ask on A1, A2 or B1 certificate during application time due to some German electives present in the course. If you plan to stay in Germany for a long time, German language proficiency is required. Every application portal has a upload option for German Language Certificate. I would suggest you to get an A2 certificate to boost your profile. So start preparations either through Goethe Institutes, Private Institutes or any online material you could access easily.TOEFL/IELTS is a requirement for most of the colleges ( some exempt for Indians in universities like HS Esslingen). If you are pursuing MS outside of Germany check which is common for each country. It could be IELTS. IELTS/TOEFL is an easy exam and for those who find English difficult try to focus on the exam pattern. Materials are available online from different platforms. Check Youtube websites for easy learning. Do free online mock tests from Kaplan as well as your TOEFL/IELTS websites. Most universities ask for an average score. The highest that I’ve seen asked is around 90/120 for TOEFL.Letter of Recommendation (LOR): Try to get a minimum of two recommendation letter which is mandatory everywhere, from your professors. Try to get one from your reporting manager if you are working. Most colleges have the upload option, and some needs post. try getting 5 copies of sorts as well as make it in pdf. Some universities require the professors to enter the details in particular URL, hence you have to be prompt about that as well. If you make a course specific LOR it would be more advantageous. Some university asks for LOR in their letter heads( TU Dortmund/ HS Esslingen etc.).CV- A tabular CV, that shows the details from latest to oldest format is preferred. Some universities ask for CV in their university letter head, hence be careful.CGPA- This is a major factor in getting an admit. Generally application requirements ask for a German GPA < 2.5. Here 1 being highest and 4 being the lowest. You can check out your German GPA from TUM Conversion calculator, which could give an approximate German GPA, as different universities use different formulas Grade Conversion Formula for Grades Earned Outside Germany. If you are currently studying, please do ensure to get a good CGPA.Transcript: Be sure to take 5–10 copies of Transcript from your college beforehand. Some college applications are by post, hence taking 1–2 will be a folly. Additionally you would also be required to send to uni-assist as well, if you chose a college which has a tie up with it.School Leaving Certificate: Universities ask for the school leaving certificate ( 12th grade). Do not confuse it with the marksheet. Please upload the pass certificate.Other Documents: Universities such as TU Dortmund and HS Esslingen requires your rank in college, for which the pdf would be provided in the application website. You have to ensure these are obtained. Check out for other requirements as well.Uni Assist- is a third party organizer which has some tie up with universities for application purposes. They check you CGPA and Bachelor qualification for the university and check if you are eligible for application. When you make a list check out the colleges which process through uni assist. You can go to the uni-assist portal select all these colleges, and upload required documents asked by the colleges. The first college selected requires 70 Euro and further colleges an additional 35 Euro.Google is full of answers and reviews. Check out the BharatinGermany videos, MS in Germany, Bharat in Germany groups in FB, Quora for all your doubts and queries. Make use of LinkedIn Platform to connect to people already in the universities.Yocket: is an app which helps in connecting students. It is an android App. You can select all the universities you wish to choose from and the year. They will create group for particular university and year, where you can ask and exchange queries.You do not need to go to agencies and spend lakhs on getting the consultation. There are lot of frauds happening around the world and you can find yourself there as well. If you are motivated enough, do the hardwork and all these procedures yourself. Finally it's your decision.Don’t wait till the application deadline to apply. Try applying at the start of application for its earlier processing so that you would not be needing to take hasty decision at end. Try getting all the documents mentioned above before applications start to make a hassle free approach. Check out if the application is online or via post and proceed accordingly. If you feel your profile is weak, try strengthening it from applying early, better LOM, LOR , German Language proficiency etc.If you wanna know what is a blocked account and what is Expatrio :Eby George's answer to What is a blocked account? How is it used in Germany?If you wanna know about TOEFL: Eby George's answer to How should I prepare for TOEFL?If you wanna know about German Student Visa Procedure: Eby George's answer to How can I get a German visa to study there?ALL THE BEST TO YOU GUYS

The visa systemIn general, the visa system in the UAE works according to rules and regulations set by the UAE's Ministry of Interior and it is based on the principle of reciprocity.Some nationalities are granted visa on arrival and others are required to apply before. Visitors who need to apply for a visa prior to arriving in the UAE, are first issued an entry permit. It is a document that allows the visitor to enter the country. On the basis of that document, at the airport, the immigration officers will stamp something similar to 'entry - tourist' or 'entry - visitor' on the passport. This is the visa.Criteria for entry permitIn order for the UAE issuing authorities to grant an entry permit for those eligible, the visitor must meet these general criteria. They are:Visitor must hold a genuine passport, valid for at least six monthsHe must have an Emirati or UAE resident sponsor or he must be eligible for visa on arrivalHe must not have been banned from entering the UAE, or previously deported unless he obtains special permission to re-enterHe must be medically fitHe must have the official approval of his entry for the purposes sought.Important things to considerOnce issued, an entry permit is valid for use during 60 days from the issue date. If the visitor/tourist fails to enter the country within the prescribed period, his permit is deemed cancelled and he has to apply again for the entry permit.Visitors and tourists should be aware that it is illegal to work in the UAE while being on a visit or tourist visa. According to the UAE's labour and residency laws, a person cannot work if he has not been issued a work permit and employment visa. Violators may be liable to fines and deportation.Under the Ministerial Resolution No. 377 of 2014, holders of all types of visas can modify the status of their entry while staying in the country. Applicant must do this before the expiry of his current visa to avoid any penalties.People will be able to amend the status of their entry permits electronically through a few quick steps.For more information regarding work visa process, refer to the jobs section.Related links:Getting a visa to Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi tourism portalObtaining visas to visit Dubai - Dubai Government portalNo need to exit UAE to amend visit visa status - Gulf NewsGCC nationals entryGCC nationalsIf you are a national citizen of one of GCC countries, you neither require a visa, nor a sponsor to visit the UAE. You will simply need to produce your GCC country passport or ID card upon arrival at the point of entry into the UAE.However, those accompanying the GCC nationals need to obtain an online visa upfront , which allows them to stay in the country for a period of 60 days renewable for the same period.GCC residentsForeigners residing in any of the other GCC countries need to apply for online visa upfront before arriving in the UAE.For granting the visa, preference is given to GCC residents with a high professional status, such as businessmen, company managers, accountants, auditors, engineers, doctors, pharmacists, or employees working in the public sector along with their families, drivers and personal staff under their sponsorship.Visitor needs to enter the UAE within 30 days of the issue of the visa and can stay in the UAE for up to 30 days. The visa can be renewed once for the same period, provided he maintains a valid passport having a valid GCC residence stamp, along with proof of employment in the country of residence.Visa on arrivalAs per the website of Emirates Airlines, Indian nationals holding a normal passport valid for a minimum of six months from the arrival date, and a visit visa or green card issued by the USA which is valid for a minimum of six months, can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days. They can apply to extend their stay for an additional 14 days.Citizens of the following countries can get 30-days visit visa on arrival, free of charge.AndorraAustraliaBruneiCanadaHong KongIrelandJapanMalaysiaMonacoNew ZealandPeople's Republic of ChinaRussian FederationSan MarinoSingaporeSouth KoreaUnited KingdomUnited States of AmericaVatican CityCitizens of the following countries can get a 90-days multiple entry visit visa valid for 6 months from the date of issue for a stay of 90 days.AustriaBelgiumBulgariaCroatiaCyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkEstoniaFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryIcelandItalyLatviaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMaltaNetherlandsNorwayPolandPortugalRomaniaSeychellesSlovakiaSloveniaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandThis list may vary from time to time; therefore, it is advisable to check with your airline or the local UAE embassy before entering the UAE.Nationalities that need a prior entry permitIf you do not fall into any of the above categories, you will require an entry permit and a sponsor prior to arrival into the UAE.Usually, the sponsor applies for the visa on your behalf; the type of visa depends on the permit requested for; such as: residency, work, visiting friends or relatives etc.For more information, check the visa information page on the website of Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation.Visa application facilitiesOnline visa portal for UAE (eChannels)UAE nationals, residents,and firms can now apply for new visa or visa renewals through a dedicated online portal.According to the Ministry of Interior, which oversees the General Directorate for Residency and Foreign Affairs, nationals ,residents and firms can apply by visiting the Ministry of Interior's eChannels website.The portal aims to ease the application and renewal process and removes the need for customers to visit the main office or typing centres.To submit an online application, customers need to scan the required documents and follow the steps. They only need to visit the main office to get a visa stamped on their passports once the application has been approved and all steps completed.Useful links:Abu Dhabi residents can now apply for visas online-Gulf NewsMobile visa serviceYou can process your UAE visa through the mVisa service provided by General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) of Dubai, through your smart phone.After filling in the sponsor's and visitor's details, the sponsor will be informed by an SMS immediately after the mVisa is issued. The sponsor will receive two different text messages. One of them will contain the visitor's name with a visa number; the second message will contain an image of the barcode that is compatible to the visa.The same two messages will be sent to the visitor, regardless of the visitor's country of residence or mobile network used.In this case, the sponsor is not required to provide the original visa at the Dubai International Airport.Visitors of M-Visa holders coming through Dubai International Airport have to go directly to the offices that belong to M-Visa holders, as they have to bring copy of M-Visa document (PDF File), or provide the officer their mobile phone that contains encoded barcode that had been sent earlier by GDRFA.Distinguished guest serviceThe Distinguished Guest Service is a special service for people, designated as 'Distinguished Guest'. This is for those high social or business profile or VIPs who frequently visit Dubai. 'Distinguished Guest' could be of any nationality except of those countries whose citizens get visas on arrival.This service allows the 'Distinguished Guest' to enter the emirate several times in a limited period which will be specified by the sponsor. The transactions of the 'Distinguished Guest' will also be completed faster, by issuing the visa electronically through the system on each visit.Useful links:DNRD launches Distinguished Guest Project - Khaleej Times'UAE vision' systemIn Dubai, GDRFA introduced the new 'UAE vision' system, under which, people can apply for all kinds of visas and conduct residency-related transactions through typing service centres. Typing centres that are authorised to carry out visa-related transactions under the 'UAE vision' system would carry the logo of Amer, which is the dedicated service centre of GDRFA.The logo would be clearly visible on the counters and on the staff's uniform. The logo is a badge of approval from the GDRFA, indicating that the typing centre is qualified to carry out visa-related transactions through the UAE vision system.Related links from Gulf Business - The Latest Middle Eastern & Arabian News Headlines:Dubai reveals new system for visit and residency visasNew Dubai visa system: Approved typing centres to have 'Amer' logoVisa service centres abroadThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has envisioned the implementation of a leading practice known as 'Exporting the Border', followed by various countries to validate the information of visa applicants ahead of visa issuance and their arrival to the UAE.Dedicated centres will be established in phases and provide administrative services associated with the issuance of entry permits to the UAE, which include validating entry documents, medical examinations and fingerprinting.Such centres will reduce fraud and identity theft cases by verifying the attendee via the passport. It will also reduce the spread of infectious diseases into the UAE, avoid deportation and cost of medical quarantine post the medical examinations, which could be done at these centres.In addition, such practice will prevent the arrival of foreigners that had already been deported and finally confirm the identity of the person arriving to the UAE through a clear facial image and an eye-scan done at the centre.Related links:Get UAE work visas in your home country soon - the Abu Dhabi eGovernment GatewayDNRD Alerts - the official portal of Dubai GovernmentVisit entry permit extension for special nationalities - the official portal of Abu Dhabi GovernmentServices for visitors - Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs-DubaiServices for residents - Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs-DubaieFawri visa application system - Ministry of InteriorAMER service for complaints, suggestions and enquiries regarding Dubai visaFAQs- General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs- DubaiFAQs - General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs-FujairahVisa information - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International CooperationVisa application form - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (PDF, 123 KB)Entry permits - Abu Dhabi Government portalGetting a Visa for Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi Government portalPlanning to visit Dubai - Dubai Government portalVisitor information - Ras Al Khaimah tourism portalVisa information - Fujairah Government portalEntry visas and fees for various categories of visitors to Dubai- Dubai TourismNote that although you may have booked your air ticket and may have even obtained an entry permit/visa, you may not be allowed to board the flight unless you have the 'ok to board' approval from the airlines. You need to submit a request to the airlines for the 'ok to board' approval in the format prescribed by the airline.Reference - Visa provisions - The Official Portal of the UAE Government