Student visa requirements UK

Student visa requirements for the UK

https://www.gov.uk/student-visa The UK Government provides an opportunity to all Indian students to study in the country but as a prerequisite, you’ll have to obtain a student visa first. The visa you need will depend on your age and the type of study you wish to pursue in the UK. Here’s an overview of the types of study visas and their application requirements:
Type of student visa Who it’s for When to apply Arrival in the UK
Tier 4 (General) student visa Students aged 16 or over who have been offered a place in a course at a UK educational institution Three months before the start of your course Up to one week before if your course lasts six months or fewer. Up to one month before if your course lasts more than six months
Tier 4 (Child) student visa Students aged between four and 17 who have been offered a place in a course at a UK educational institution with a valid Tier 4 sponsor, such as an independent fee-paying school Three months before the start of your course Up to one week before if your course lasts six months or fewer. Up to one month before if your course lasts more than six months
Short-term study visa Students who have offered a place in a short-term course in the UK, such as an English language course or training course Three months before your date of travel to the UK Depends on your nominated travel dates
Tier 4 (General) student visa Students who have been offered a place in a course at a UK educational institution with a valid Tier 4 sponsor Three months before the start of your course Up to one month before if your course lasts more than six months
*For detailed information, please visit the Gov.UK website To be eligible for a Tier 4 student visa, you must:
    1. Have an unconditional offer of a place on a course with a licensed Tier 4 sponsor
    2. Be able to speak, read, write and understand English
    3. Financial proofs i.e., exhibiting enough money to support yourself and pay for your course
    4. For short term study visa, you must show the intention to leave the UK within 30 days of the end of your study (i.e., before the end of date of your immigration permission)

Documents required for Tier 4 student visa

  1. A current passport or other valid travel documentation
  2. Evidence of funds to provide your living expenses for the duration of your course
  3. Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) reference number and documents used to obtain CAS 
  4. Passport-sized colour photographs
  5. Tuberculosis screening (if required)
  6. Assessment documentation
  7. Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) clearance certificate (if required)
  1. Not a citizen of the country you are applying from
  2. Under 18 years of age
  3. Have family (dependents)

*Please note that these are the basic requirements, speak with your counsellor for a detailed list of documents required for visa processing

If any of your supporting documents is not in English, you will need to have it translated. Each translated document must be dated, and include the translator’s name and signature and confirmation that it is an accurate translation of the original document.

You need a blank page in your passport for your visa if you need to give your biometric information (fingerprints and a photograph) at a visa application centre. You’ll be told if you need to do this when you apply. 

If you’re under 18

If you’re under 18 you’ll need written consent from both parents or legal guardians (or one parent if they have sole responsibility).

This must include their consent for:

    1. your visa application
    2. your living and care arrangements in the UK
    3. your travel to the UK

 

You’ll also need to provide a copy of your birth certificate (or another government issued document) that shows the names of your parents.

Few More Information

When you can apply depends on whether you’re applying from inside or outside the UK.

The earliest you can apply for a visa is 6 months before you start your course. You’ll usually get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks.

  1. The earliest you can apply is 3 months before your course starts.
  2. You must apply before your current visa expires. Your new course must begin within 28 days of your current visa expiring.
  3. You’ll usually get a decision within 8 weeks.

How long you can stay depends on the length of your course and what study you’ve already completed.

If you’re 18 or over and your course is at degree level, you can usually stay in the UK for up to 5 years. If it’s below degree level, you can usually stay in the UK for up to 2 years.

Read the guidance to find out exactly how long you can stay.

Staying longer in the UK

You may be able to:

You can arrive in the UK before your course starts. This can be either:

  • up to 1 week before, if your course lasts 6 months or less
  • up to 1 month before, if your course lasts more than 6 months

 

Fees :

  • £348 to apply for a Student visa from outside the UK
  • £475 to extend or switch to a Student visa from inside the UK

 

You must pay the visa fee for each person that joins you.