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Student Visa Requirements In UK
The United Kingdom is home to some of the finest universities in the world. Being one of the significant study destinations that thousands of students apply to study, the United Kingdom has maintained its reputation by providing world-class infrastructure and education with the highest possible international standards.
Here are the basic UK student visa requirements you need to meet to secure a student visa for the UK.
- Education documents
- Financial requirements
- English proficiency test scores
- Sound Physical & Mental health
Types of UK student visa
The visa type depends on the course selection. Here is the information on UK student visa requirements.
Short-term study visa:
The UK student visa requirements while applying for a Short-term study visa are:
- A CAS ( Confirmation of acceptance for studies ) letter by the University that offered admission.
- Proof of financial statements to bear the living and study expenses in the UK.
General student visa (Tier 4):
A General student visa (Tier 4) requirements are:
- A CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) letter by the University that offered admission.
- Proof of financial statements to bear the living and study expenses in the UK.
- Students can pay the healthcare surcharge to access the National Health Service (NHS) to avail of the United Kingdom’s health benefits.
Documents required for Tier 4 student visa
When applying for your Tier 4 visa, you will generally need:
- A current passport or other valid travel documentation
- Evidence of funds to provide your living expenses for the duration of your course
- Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) reference number and documents used to obtain CAS
- Passport-sized color photographs
- Tuberculosis screening (if required)
- Assessment documentation
- Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) clearance certificate (if required)
Additional documents may also be needed if you are:
- Not a citizen of the country you are applying from
- Under 18 years of age
- Have family (dependents)
- The UK Study Visa application procedure starts with collecting a ‘confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) letter.
- Supporting documents, funds to cover your course fees, etc. must be kept handy before applying online.
- Get registered and create an account on the official UK Visa website.
- Fill in the online application form, take a copy, sign your completed form, and book an appointment at the visa application center.
- Once you complete the online application, you will receive a confirmation message with your application number.
- Pay your application fee by reaching out to the bank branches or through Demand Drafts. You also can pay your visa application fee online using a Visa or MasterCards.
- Visit the visa application center on the appointed date and submit your application and facial photograph and fingerprints.
UK points-based visa system
Visa fee
Visa type | Visa fee |
General student visa (Tier 4) | It costs £348 as the application fee for the visa from outside the UK. Also, you must pay £348 per person for any dependants. |
Tier 4 (Child) student visa | It costs £348 as an application fee for a Tier 4 (Child) student visa from outside the UK. Also, You’ll have to pay the healthcare surcharge that will be part of your application. |
Short-term study visa | It costs:
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