Visa vs study residence
The visa is entry clearance; residence is your legal status after arrival. Without a residence plan, renewals and student work rights become messy.
Study residence
Study residence in France, the UK, Austria & Switzerland
- ✓ France · UK · Austria · Switzerland
- ✓ From admission to residence permit
- ✓ Renewals and family dependents
- ✓ Post-study work path
A student visa gets you in; study residence is the residence permit, renewals, part-time work rights and the bridge to a post-study work path. ArenOne runs this for France, the UK, Austria and Switzerland.
Our focus countries
We cover these four destinations with real checklists:
- France — national student visa and titre de séjour
- UK — Student route and Graduate pathway
- Austria — study residence with language/funds rules
- Switzerland — cantonal admission and student permit
What we handle
End-to-end from before apply to after arrival:
- Program choice aligned with residency goals
- Documents, funds proof and embassy appointments
- Visa issuance and post-arrival residence registration
- Renewals, dependents and post-graduation roadmap
Related services
- Student visasUniversity admission, student visas, and support until your studies begin
- Student PlacementUniversity admission across Europe, student visa and support until day one
- European Residency & Passport PathLawful residency routes — no buy=passport promises; clear costs and timelines
- Swiss & UK Boarding SchoolsIB & A-Level admission with guardianship, visa and family reporting
Related guides
- Study Residence in France, the UK, Austria & SwitzerlandStudy residence for Iranians in France, the UK, Austria and Switzerland — student visa vs residence permit, funds, renewals, part-time work, and when Switzerland fits better than a cheaper first search.
- European Student Visas: From Choosing a Country to the Visa, Step by StepA guide to European student visas for Iranians: comparing countries on tuition and language, admission steps, proof of funds, embassy appointments and student work rights.
- French Residency in 2026: Paths, Requirements & Reality for IraniansA guide to French residency for Iranians: Talent visas, passive income/retirement, study, work, family reunification and property — what grants residence and what does not.
- Swiss & UK Boarding Schools 2026: Fees, Admission & University PathA practical guide to Swiss and UK boarding schools for Iranian families: real fee ranges, IB vs A-Level, student visas, guardianship and the path to top universities.
- European Residency to Passport: The Real Citizenship PathFrom residence permit to EU passport: temporary vs permanent residency vs citizenship, timelines, language/settlement rules, and mistakes that burn the path.
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