{"id":26685,"date":"2020-06-12T09:48:47","date_gmt":"2020-06-12T09:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mlaworld.com\/en\/?page_id=26685"},"modified":"2026-03-11T13:37:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T13:37:14","slug":"visa-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mlaworld.com\/en\/visa-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Visa Information for MLA Programmes"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"26685\" class=\"elementor elementor-26685\" data-elementor-settings=\"[]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6f0f7ae1 elementor-hidden-phone elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6f0f7ae1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-242022c0\" data-id=\"242022c0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-339c5f88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"339c5f88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"titolo\">Visa Information<br>\n<span class=\"sottotitolo\">for MLA Programmes<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2b631986 elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2b631986\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6498c159\" data-id=\"6498c159\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b1462f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b1462f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"titolo\">Visa Information<br>\n<span class=\"sottotitolo\">for MLA Programmes<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b5792ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b5792ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"testo\">Navigating the visa and immigration process to travel and study abroad can be difficult. Please use this page as a helpful resource to answer some of the most popular questions we receive regarding travel visa. For specific information pertaining to your visa questions, we recommend visiting the immigration websites below:<\/p><p>\u2022 <a class=\"iscriviti-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/visas-immigration\/student-visas\">UK Visas &amp; Immigration<\/a><br \/>\u2022 <a class=\"iscriviti-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.inis.gov.ie\/en\/INIS\/Pages\/WP07000014\">Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service<\/a><br \/>\u2022 <a class=\"iscriviti-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/visas-immigration\/student-visas\">US Department of State<\/a><br \/>\u2022 <a class=\"iscriviti-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/visas-immigration\/student-visas\">Canada Immigration &amp; Citizenship<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-21c0c039\" data-id=\"21c0c039\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-4fe66570 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4fe66570\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2a0a2e27\" data-id=\"2a0a2e27\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-e790a85\" data-id=\"e790a85\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d645a6c elementor-hidden-phone elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d645a6c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a60640e\" data-id=\"a60640e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36b6a88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36b6a88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Understanding visa and immigration requirements is an important part of preparing for an MLA study holiday. Regulations differ by country, and they can change throughout the year, so it is essential that students check official government guidance and liaise with their agent for personalised support. The information below provides an overview of the most common questions we receive.<\/p><p><br \/>Students should always liaise with their agent to ensure they receive accurate, personalised advice based on their nationality, destination, and travel plans. Immigration rules can change, and agents can help students prepare the correct documents and meet all requirements in time for travel.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-40aa17e\" data-id=\"40aa17e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-471a73d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"471a73d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-f5ac0b3\" data-id=\"f5ac0b3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-bf54538\" data-id=\"bf54538\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4fc8ff7 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4fc8ff7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-01438ea\" data-id=\"01438ea\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec46676 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ec46676\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"titolo-paragrafo\"><strong>Which visa should I apply for?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p>The names of the visas can vary by country to country. In general, you will only need a tourist or visitor\u2019s visa to study at an MLA centre as our programs are considered short-term recreational English courses.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-158d5b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"158d5b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"titolo-paragrafo\">How can I get a visa invitation letter from MLA?<\/p><p class=\"testo\">Electronic visa invitation letters are automatically generated for groups inside the MLA Agent Zone. Please contact your agent to obtain your letter prior to making a visa appointment with the consulate. Letters will be issued under the trading name of the MLA company where the business is being conducted (e.g. Go Languages WorldWide Ltd. in the UK and Study World Corporation in the USA). An original hard copy of the visa invitation letter(s) can be sent by courier for a small fee: contact us for additional details.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d92cdb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d92cdb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"titolo-paragrafo\">What if I am from the EEA or Switzerland; do I still need a visa?<\/p><p class=\"testo\">Students who enrol in MLA programmes from the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland will not need a visa to learn English in the UK or Ireland; however, different rules apply to those students in the USA and Canada.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba51f7f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ba51f7f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"titolo-paragrafo\">What is the USA Visa Waiver Program (VWP)?<\/p><p class=\"testo\">The Visa Waiver Program, administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in consultation with the State Department, permits citizens of 38 countries to travel to the United States for business or tourism for stays of up to 90 days without a visa. To view the list of eligible countries\u202fclick here. If you are traveling from a VWP eligible country,\u202fyou will still be required\u202fto complete an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) application, see below.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dba85bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dba85bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"titolo-paragrafo\">What is the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)?<\/p>\n<p class=\"testo\">ESTA is an automated system that determines the eligibility of visitors to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8c3aa5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c8c3aa5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"titolo-paragrafo\">If I am enrolled in the MLA New York + Toronto MiniBreak programme do I need both a US and Canadian Visa?<\/p><p class=\"testo\">Depending on your country of citizenship you may be required to possess a Canadian visa to enter Canada on the Toronto MiniBreak. To see what is required for travel to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhs.gov\/visa-waiver-program-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canada please click here<\/a>. If you are a passport holder of a European Economic Area (EEA) country, you will not need a visa nor eTA for the Tornoto MiniBreak.<\/p><div id=\"simple-translate\" class=\"simple-translate-system-theme\"><div><div class=\"simple-translate-button isShow\" style=\"background-image: url('moz-extension:\/\/e67d4c33-84f9-4410-8fb3-5bac9034d3d8\/icons\/512.png'); height: 22px; width: 22px; top: 152px; left: 248px;\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"simple-translate-panel \" style=\"width: 300px; height: 200px; top: 0px; left: 0px; font-size: 13px;\"><div class=\"simple-translate-result-wrapper\" style=\"overflow: hidden;\"><div class=\"simple-translate-move\" draggable=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"simple-translate-result-contents\"><p class=\"simple-translate-result\" dir=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"simple-translate-candidate\" dir=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0efcd96 elenco elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0efcd96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"titolo-paragrafo\">What if I already have a visa?<\/p><p class=\"testo\">If you already have a valid UK visa, you might be able to take a language course with MLA. If your visa is not listed below or if you are not sure if your visa allows you to study in the UK, please feel free to ask us for more information.<\/p><ul class=\"testo\"><li>You can study for any period of time on the following:\u202fShort-Term Study Visa, Student Visitor Visa, Tier 4 (General) Visa (written permission from a Tier 4 sponsor needed), Tier 1 Visa, Tier 2 Visa, Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) Visa, Diplomat Visa, Residence Visa.<\/li><li>You can study for up to 30 days on the following:\u202fStandard Visitor Visa, Tourist Visitor Visa, Business Visitor Visa, Academic Visitor Visa.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3ad4b4a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3ad4b4a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8c31980\" data-id=\"8c31980\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ce46cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ce46cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"titolo-paragrafo\">Official Immigration Websites<\/h3><p>Students should always refer to the official immigration authorities for the most accurate and up-to-date information:<\/p><ul><li>United Kingdom: UK Visas and Immigration (GOV.UK) \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/visas-immigration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gov.uk\/browse\/visas-immigration<\/a><\/li><li>Ireland: Irish Immigration Service Delivery \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irishimmigration.ie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">irishimmigration.ie<\/a><\/li><li>United States: U.S. Department of State \u2013 Visas \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel.state.gov<\/a><\/li><li>Canada: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/immigration-citizenship.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">canada.ca<\/a><\/li><\/ul><hr \/><h3 class=\"titolo-paragrafo\">Which Visa Do I Need?<\/h3><p>Since MLA programmes are short-term and recreational, you may only require a tourist or visitor visa. However, visa categories vary by destination, and students should confirm requirements for their nationality using the relevant government website and ask your agent for confirmation and help with visas.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"titolo-paragrafo\">Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The UK\u00a0has introduced\u00a0an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for many nationalities who previously travelled\u00a0visafree,\u00a0even for short study holidays.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><br \/>The full list\u00a0of countries requiring an ETA\u00a0is published here:<\/span><br \/><strong><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW181778092 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/check-when-you-can-get-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW181778092 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181778092 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Check Countries: Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom<\/span><\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/check-when-you-can-get-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW181778092 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span> <\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3 class=\"titolo-paragrafo\">Visa Invitation Letters<\/h3><p>Visa invitation letters are automatically generated for groups through the MLA Agent Zone. Students must contact their agent to obtain the letter before booking a visa appointment.<\/p><p>Issuing Authority: Letters are issued under the trading name of the MLA company operating in that country, such as <em>Go Languages WorldWide Ltd.<\/em> in the UK or <em>Study World Corporation<\/em> in the USA.<\/p><p>Hard Copies: If an original hard copy is required, MLA can arrange courier delivery for a small fee.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3 class=\"titolo-paragrafo\">Do EEA and Swiss Students Need a Visa?<\/h3><p>Ireland: Students from the EEA and Switzerland do not need a visa to study English in Ireland.<\/p><p>United Kingdom: EEA and Swiss nationals must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling to the UK.<\/p><p>USA and Canada: For the USA and Canada, students should check the specific entry rules for their nationality using the official government websites listed above. Ask your agent for confirmation and help with visas.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3 class=\"titolo-paragrafo\">The USA Visa Waiver Program (VWP)<\/h3><p>The Visa Waiver Program allows citizens of eligible countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for up to 90 days without a visa. Travellers must still complete an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) before departure.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3 class=\"titolo-paragrafo\">Do I Need Both a US and Canadian Visa for the New York + Toronto Mini-Break?<\/h3><p>Depending on nationality, students may require a Canadian visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter Canada during the Toronto Mini-Break.<\/p><p>Check Requirements: Students can check Canada\u2019s entry requirements here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/visit-canada.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canada.ca &#8211; Visit Canada<\/a><\/p><p>EEA &amp; Switzerland: Students from EEA countries and Switzerland do not require a visa or eTA for this excursion. Ask your agent for confirmation and help with visas.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3 class=\"titolo-paragrafo\">What If I Already Have a UK Visa?<\/h3><p>Students who already hold a valid UK visa may be able to study with MLA, depending on the visa type as some visas have restrictions. If there is any uncertainty, students should contact MLA or liaise with their agent for clarification.<\/p><p>Verify Conditions: Students can verify visa conditions here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/visas-immigration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gov.uk\/browse\/visas-immigration<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Visa Information for MLA Programmes Visa Information for MLA Programmes Navigating the visa and immigration process to travel and study abroad can be difficult. Please use this page as a helpful resource to answer some of the most popular questions we receive regarding travel visa. 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