Can International Students Do Affiliate Marketing? 5 Things To Know

Quick answer: Yes, many international students do affiliate marketing to support themselves while studying abroad. You can work around your study schedule and it costs next to nothing to generate a solid income, making it perfect for students. Tap here to get started.

I decided to become an affiliate marketer because I needed a way to make money while I was studying in Thailand. It needed to be something I could do anytime and anywhere.

After doing a lot of research, affiliate marketing was the best fit for me because it meant I could put in the extra effort during the holidays and still have money coming in once the school term started again.

Little did I know back then that it would turn into a lucrative and rewarding career.

So yes, I can tell you from personal experience you can do affiliate marketing as an international student and you can do very well with it.

Just be sure to check the laws of the country you’re studying in to make sure you’re not violating the terms of your student visa.

For example, if you’re an international student in the US on an F-1 visa then you’re allowed to work 20 hours a week during term time and up to 40 hours a week during breaks.

In the UK, you are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week during term-time and full-time during holiday breaks depending on what you’re studying.

International students in Canada can work 20 hours per week during term time and as much as they like during breaks. And in Australia, student visa holders can work 48 hours every fortnight.

Why Affiliate Marketing Is Best For International Students

So you need a way to make money as an international student.

Sure, you could do freelancing, online tutoring or dropshipping…

But seriously why bother when affiliate marketing is the king of side hustles? 👑

Whatever:

• Country you’re in
• Qualifications you have
• Language you speak
• Your age or background

It really doesn’t matter.

While some affiliate programs may have specific requirements, everything is done online and affiliate marketers get paid via PayPal so you can work anywhere regardless of if you’re a student or not.

And affiliate marketing is great for students because it’s:

• Easy to start
• Super flexible
• Highly profitable

And because you’re making money selling other people’s products, there’s no need to make or ship products yourself and all the customer service is taken care of by the online store you’re promoting.

You recommend products you believe in and make a percentage on every sale.

How To Start Affiliate Marketing In 5 Proven Steps

Anyone can do affiliate marketing but not everyone will be successful.

Follow these 5 steps to ensure you give yourself the strongest start possible.

1. Join The Academy 🎓

You need a track to run on. A proven roadmap to follow.

This’ll help you avoid the common affiliate marketing mistakes so you can make money sooner.

And the good news is you needn’t pay an arm and a leg to get the proper step-by-step training.

Take the free Commission Academy course and we’ll walk you through how to make money with affiliate marketing in a way that works.

2. Pursue Your Passion ❤️‍🔥

In Lesson 3 of the course, you’ll be assigned the task of choosing an affiliate niche.

This is a key step many beginners get wrong because they’re chasing dollar signs and that’s the wrong way to go about it.

Instead, pick a topic you have a decent level of interest or experience in – it could be your college major or your favourite hobby – anything you love to talk about.

Follow your passion and you’ll enjoy doing affiliate marketing more and you’ll likely be better at it.

3. Set A Budget 💰

You don’t need much money to get started, but you will need some.

I’d recommend setting aside a $ 50-a-month budget for:

• A domain name
• Hosting
• A keyword tool

This will give you everything you need to create a 6-figure income.

4. Allocate Specific Time ⏰

The beauty of affiliate marketing is it’s super flexible, but you still want to be intentional about when you put in the work if you want to make serious commissions.

Take a look at your study schedule and be realistic about how many hours a week you can commit to.

5. Get Expert Support 🤝

As you start your affiliate marketing journey there are going to be plenty of opportunities to mess up, get distracted and take a wrong turn that could end up costing you time and money.

This is what affiliate marketing mentors are for.

Dale and I have 20+ years combined experience at this, we’ve messed up a ton and learned a lot through trial and error so you don’t have to.

You can ask questions and get answers within the core training or better yet, you can join one of our weekly live hangouts and get instant help and advice.

So if you get stuck on any of the lessons or need help coming up with niche ideas, picking affiliate products or anything else, know we’ll be on hand every step of the way and you’ll never have to struggle alone.

Start Today So Your Future Self Will Thank You

Whatever your income goals are and whatever your reason for studying overseas, I think affiliate marketing is the best way for international students to make passive income online.

Whether you want a $2000/month side hustle or a million-dollar-a-year business, you can take it as far as you want to go.

And unlike delivery driving or dog walking, you’re not selling your time for money.

You don’t have to spend your life working for somebody else. You can be your own boss.

And that’s the heart of Commission Academy:

To help you make your online income goals a reality so you can live life on your own terms.

So take the first step today and together, we’ll make it happen! 🎯