International Students

Student's Visa

PRO provides essential assistance and support to international students to help them better adapt to life at Skyline University. Among its many tasks is to help international students comply with immigration regulations during their time at the university.

New International Students with no Nigerian residence permit

Once an international student is accepted by SUN, the Admission Department sends the Student Visa Request Form to Administration, which must be submitted along with one passport copy and six new colored passport-size photographs (white background). Administration Department after checking the documents forward the application to HRD/PRO. PRO then applies for the student’s residence visa through the Department of Immigration in Nigeria.

NEW VISA

The SUN grants student visa to students selectively on the merit of each request. Admission to the SUN cannot therefore be construed or deemed as a right for obtaining visa.  Admission officer fills in Student Visa Processing Request Form on receipt of the request.  Visas are granted for enrollment in the SUN’s program only. The student visa sponsored by the SUN will be for the period of study undertaken by the student and will be cancelled once the student completes his study with the SUN. The visa will be cancelled within two months (60 days) from the date a student is awarded his/her degree. The student visa is granted by the Ministry for a period of 1 year. The visa is extended (renewed) if the student continues to be a bona-fide student of the SUN.

1. Photocopy of student’s passport pages detailing personal details, date of issue and expiry. The passport must be valid for a minimum period of 8 months at the time of request for processing of student visa.
2. 12^thstandard certificate in English or a notarized copy of English translation if the certificate is in any other language.
   • Graduation transcript and degree certificate for student’s seeking admission for the SC. Program.
3. 6 passport sizes colored photograph of the student (White background).
4. Police clearance and medical certificate, if required.
   • Students on visit/transit visa at the time of seeking admission in the SUN’s program can endorse his visa instead of exit country before their visa can be processed.
   • Visa processing fee (visa processing at the time of entry and visa cancellation at the time of exit).

After the visa has been issued, Admission officer will forward the scanned copy to student via email. Original copy of student visa will be deposited by the PRO at the airport, port of entry of the student.  Now a day’s e-visa are issued by Ministry, therefore there is no requirement of visa to be deposited.  Student must carry a photocopy   of e-visa sent to him/her by admission officer of SUN through e-mail before departing the country of origin.  The student will be received by the PRO and taken to the hostel. Student must hand over the original visa document and original passport to the SUN PRO for safe keeping and processing of residence visa. If the student has a local guardian in such cases original copy of student visa can be handed over to student’s relative or guardian for submission at the airport of entry.

The student will be required to undergo and pass a medical examination undertaken by the Nigerian Health authorities before his residence visa can be processed. The SUN PRO will assist the student in this process.  Any change in the student’s place of residence, postal address, telephone number/s must be notified to the SUN authorities immediately. The student is prohibited to take up any employment while he/she holds the SUN visa. The SUN’s HR Department will retain the passport for safe custody during the period of the students study in the SUN. Any willful negligence or disregard of this essential proviso will lead to disciplinary action being initiated against the student. All such action will be initiated by a Disciplinary Committee constituting representatives from the Human Resource Department, Finance Department, Administration Department and Academics and recommendation presented to the President for his approval and ratification.

1. Student should make travel reservations to the SUN as soon visa copy is received.

1. Student must notify Admission Department of flight details at least 72 hours before the departure date (flight number, airport, arrival date and time) through e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

3. Students should carry SUN correspondence (letter of admission or transfer evaluation) and items of identification (valid passport and visa copy).
4. Student should present the e-visa copy at immigration in the airport upon arrival in Nigeria (Kano Airport). Student can print copy of e-visa emailed & enter the country.

1. Student should look for the SUN Representative -at the airport with your name board.
2. Student must visit Admission Department for submission of passport and signing of documents.
3. Student should meet the PRO for medical checkup and stamping of the permanent residence on the passport.