Introduction
Planning your education journey through Passage requires a clear understanding of timelines and expectations. While each applicant’s experience may vary slightly, the overall process follows a structured path—from initial screening to visa submission. Knowing how long each step takes, and why, helps you prepare effectively and avoid delays.
What Are the Key Steps in the Passage Journey?
The Passage process consists of four main stages:
Screening & Eligibility Assessment
School Application & Decision
Loan Processing
Visa Documentation Submission
Each step is essential and builds on the previous one, meaning delays in one stage can impact the entire timeline.
How Long Does Each Step Take?
1. Screening & Eligibility Assessment (≈ 1 week)
If all required documents are ready and submitted correctly, the screening process typically takes up to 1 business week.
Why it matters:
This step ensures you meet both academic and financial eligibility criteria before moving forward.
2. School Submission & Decision (1–2 weeks)
Once your application is submitted to the school, the decision usually takes between 1 to 2 weeks, assuming no additional documents are requested.
What can affect timing:
Missing or incomplete documents
Additional verification requests from the school
Program competitiveness
3. Loan Processing (1–3 weeks)
After receiving a school decision, the loan process begins. This typically takes 1 to 3 weeks, depending on the complexity of your financial profile.
Why this step varies:
Guarantor verification
Credit checks
Document validation
4. Visa Documentation Preparation (≈ 1 month)
Once your loan is approved, preparing and submitting visa documents to the partner can take around 1 month.
What’s included:
Collecting financial and academic documents
Preparing required forms
Final review before submission
When Should You Start the Process?
To ensure a smooth journey, applicants should begin at least 4 to 6 months before their intended intake.
Why this timeline is important:
Allows time for unexpected delays
Ensures all documents are prepared properly
Provides a buffer for visa processing after submission
Why Does the Full Journey Take Time?
The Passage journey involves multiple stakeholders, including:
Internal screening teams
Educational institutions
Financial partners
Visa processing authorities
Each step requires careful review and verification to ensure compliance and maximize your chances of success.
Key Takeaways
The full Passage journey—from screening to visa submission—can take approximately 2 to 3 months.
Applicants should plan 4 to 6 months in advance to stay on track.
Preparation and timely document submission are critical to avoiding delays.