UK student VISA information - How to Get a UK Student Visa

UNITED KINGDOM - STUDENT’S VISA

 

The UK visas and Immigration manages the visa requirement and general immigration criteria in the UK. As a known rule, EU/ EEA citizens and Swiss nationals do not currently require a student visa to join a college or university in the UK. 

 

Types of student visas: If you want to apply for a short course in the UK and you are 18 years old, then you need a short-term visa. It is valid for 6 months and is extendable for up to 11 months for language courses in English. If you plan to study a long course, you must ensure that your university holds a TIER 4 Sponsor License. These institutions can recruit students from non-EEA/EU countries. 

 

Study requirements: The first step is to receive the acceptance letter from a university. Once you have an official acceptance from the chosen institution, you can start with the visa process. UK visas are granted on a points-based system. 

 

 

Some important documents are:

Recent photographs

Valid passport

 

Acceptance letter by a Tier 4 sponsor licensed institution knows as the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).Proof of financial status, showing adequate money to live in the UK for the duration of your course around (US$1,350) / month if you are going to study at a British university located at a place other than London, and approx. (US$1,600) / month if you are going to study in any institution in London.

 

English language proficiency test certificate demonstrating your language skills (not required if you are a citizen of an English speaking country such as the USA or if hold a degree from an English speaking country). 

Documents of academic qualifications and experience if any

Biometric test and fingerprints verificationMedical clearance examinations

 

There is a Tier 4 Pilot scheme which has been introduced to streamline the process of visa approval for students applying to study the master’s course at any of the 27 designation universities. This scheme allows the students to stay for a longer time in the UK after the completion of the course. Other rules and regulations with respect to immigration are similarly applicable to the Tier 4 pilot scheme visa holders. 

 

Upon entering the UK, the Border Agency office will stamp your passport with the duration of your stay in the country. It is not possible to extend your stay after this expiry of the period mentioned on your passport. Some nationals also require to register with the UK police within 7 days of arriving in the UK.

All students can work while studying in the UK, they have to fulfill the conditions applicable in their case. International students can work up to 20 hours/week while the term is on and full regular business hours during semester breaks and holidays. 

 

How do we help you with your visa applications?

 

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