Job Description – Visa Manager (Study Abroad)
Company: Indo European Study Abroad Consultant
Position: Visa Manager – Study Abroad
Location: Tilak Nagar, New Delhi
Salary: ₹8 LPA – ₹12 LPA
Working Days: Monday to Saturday (6 Days)
Working Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Weekly Off: Sunday
About the Role
Indo European Study Abroad Consultant is looking for an experienced and result-oriented Visa Manager with a strong background in the Study Abroad / Overseas Education industry.
The ideal candidate should have extensive hands-on experience in student visa processing, strong knowledge of international study visa regulations, and proven experience in managing and leading a visa processing team.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the complete end-to-end student visa processing for multiple international study destinations.
- Lead, supervise, and mentor the visa processing team to ensure timely and accurate application submissions.
- Review student visa files, including financial documents, academic documents, SOPs, supporting documents, and application forms.
- Conduct detailed quality checks before submission to minimize errors and visa refusals.
- Stay updated with country-specific visa rules, immigration policies, compliance requirements, and procedural changes.
- Guide counsellors and students regarding visa eligibility, documentation requirements, interview preparation, and application timelines.
- Ensure compliance with country-specific requirements, including:
- Student visa validity
- Maximum permitted stay
- Visa extensions
- Post-study work options, wherever applicable
- University, embassy, and visa application centre deadlines
- Coordinate effectively with universities, embassies, VFS/visa application centres, and internal departments.
- Monitor visa application status, outcomes, and overall visa success rates.
- Identify gaps in the visa process and implement improvements to increase efficiency and compliance.
- Prepare regular reports on visa applications, approvals, refusals, pending cases, and team performance.
- Maintain accurate records of all visa applications and ensure proper documentation and CRM updates.
- Handle complex visa cases and provide appropriate guidance to the team.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 6 years of experience in the Study Abroad / Overseas Education industry.
- Minimum 2 years of managerial experience managing and leading a visa processing team.
- Strong hands-on experience in Student/Study Visa processing.
- Experience with one or more major study destinations such as:
- Canada
- UK
- Australia
- USA
- New Zealand
- Ireland
- European Countries
- Strong understanding of study visa documentation, compliance, and immigration procedures.
- Proven ability to manage multiple applications and destinations simultaneously.
- Excellent leadership, communication, decision-making, and team management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
Preferred Skills
- In-depth knowledge of visa documentation and embassy procedures.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent coordination and follow-up skills.
- Ability to identify potential visa risks and provide solutions.
- Experience working with CRM and visa management systems.
- Strong understanding of visa refusal analysis and reapplication strategies.
Key Performance Areas
- Visa success rate
- Quality and accuracy of applications
- Team productivity and performance
- Timely submission of visa applications
- Compliance with country-specific requirements
- Effective handling of complex and high-risk cases
- Student satisfaction and service quality
Compensation & Benefits
- CTC: ₹8 LPA – ₹12 LPA, depending on experience and expertise.
- Leadership position with responsibility for the visa processing team.
- Opportunity to work across multiple international study destinations.
- Professional growth and career development opportunities.
- Exposure to a growing and dynamic overseas education organization.
