Candidates wanting to study in the UK would be required to apply for a UK Student Visa to enter the country for pursuing their education. Students are advised to apply for their UK Student Visa once they have received their university admission letter or otherwise referred to as Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). Candidates must apply for their student visa no more than six months after they receive their CAS. Applicants would get a decision on their UK Student visa within three weeks of their applying.

Eligibility for UK Student Visa

The following candidates are eligible to apply for a UK Student Visa

• Students who have received an unconditional offer of a place on a course with a licensed Tier 4 sponsor
• Students who have enough money to support themselves and pay for their course

Steps to Apply for your UK Student Visa

Candidates are required to visit the official UK Visas & Immigration website and complete their application. Candidates would be then required to pay the UK Student Visa fee, health surcharge (if applicable) and book your visa appointment. Candidates can also book premium services on priority with an extra charge. Candidates would be then required to print their application form and their appointment confirmation. Note: The earliest a student can apply for a visa is 3 months before the start of their course.

UK Student Visa Fee

Candidates who are applying for their UK Student Visa are required to pay £348 to apply for this visa from outside the UK. An applicant would be required to pay £348 per person for any dependents.

Prepare for your UK Student Visa

Document checklist for UK Student Visa – Candidates would be then required to prepare for their UK Student Visa Interview. They would be required to adhere to the UK Student Visa Document Checklist and provide the documents as mentioned, below.

• Tuberculosis Test Certificate if you’re from a country where you have to take the test
• Health Surcharge Reference Number – You’ll also have to pay the healthcare surcharge as part of your application.
• Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) – Your education provider will send you a reference number called a confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) once they’ve offered you a place on a course. You’ll need to enter this on your visa application.
• Candidates would also be required to prove they have enough funds to cover their course fees and monthly living expense for nine months. If the funds are held under a parent's name, then the student is required to provide proof of the relationship.
• a current passport or other valid travel documentation
• proof of parental or other legal guardian consent if you’re under 18
• proof of your relationship with your parent or guardian if you’re under 18
• You need a blank page in your passport for your visa.
• You may also need to provide additional documents depending on your circumstances

Attend the Interview

Candidates would then be required to attend the appointment and submit the application along with the documents mentioned.  On the day of the UK Student Visa Interview, candidates would be required to get their original passport, photographs, and supporting documents. The candidate would have his fingerprint scanned and have his photograph taken at the centre.

Kindly note: Candidates are expected to be honest in their application. All false declarations and /or forged documents would lead to a mandatory refusal of your application and could result in a 10-year ban from the UK.

Your arrival at the UK

Candidates can arrive in the UK before their course starts:

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