Typical student visa processing times (2026): Australia: 4–8 weeks standard; Canada: 8–12 weeks standard, 20 days via SDS; UK: 3–4 weeks; New Zealand: 20–30 working days online; Germany: 6–10 weeks; Japan: 5–7 days after COE (COE itself takes 1–3 months); Ireland: 6–10 weeks for South Asian applicants. Always apply well before your course start — peak periods (Feb–March and Aug–Sep) add 1–3 weeks to most timelines. Processing times change frequently; check the official immigration website of your target country for current estimates.