STUDY VISA FOR UK

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STUDY VISA For UK

As per the latest data, student visa applications to the UK, from India, have increased by 89%. Under such circumstances, efforts are being made to improve the processing time for UK study visa. Students, who wish to study in the UK for more than 6 months, need to know about the following 3 UK Study Visas:

  • Short-term Study Visa: Short-term UK Study Visa is for those who want to study English language course for up to 11 months
  • Student Visa: This visa category is for students coming to the UK for higher education. It was formerly termed as Tier 4 (General) Student Visa, popularly called as Tier 4 Student Visa
  • Child Student Visa: This visa is for children who are between 4 and 17 years and wish to study at an independent school in the UK. It was formerly termed as Tier 4 (Child) Student Visa

UK Student Visa Eligibility

  • A student must have received an offer of an academic course from a licensed student sponsor
  • A student must have sufficient financial resources to support himself/ herself during the duration of the course
  • A student must be able to speak, read, write and understand English
  • If a student is aged 16 or 17, he/ she needs a consent from his/ her parents

UK Student Visa Cost

The fee for the UK Student Visa (formerly Tier 4 (General) Student Visa) is £363 (Approx. Rs. 35,100) if the students are applying from outside the UK. In addition, you have to pay a healthcare surcharge, which depends on the duration of your stay. The methods of payment are stated below.

  • Online using either a MasterCard or Visa card.
  • Through demand draft at the visa application center and selected branches of Standard Chartered Bank. 
  • Through Cash at the visa application center and selected branches of Standard Chartered Bank. 

Students must note that if they wish to switch to a UK Student Visa from inside the UK, they will have to pay a fee of £490.

UK Student Visa: Documents Required

UK Student Visa Requirements: Applying for a student visa requires you to carry a lot more documents in comparison to a tourist visa, by comparison. Aspirants need the mandatory documents along with supporting documents of financial and academic records. Make sure you refer to the UK Student Visa checklist before going to the consulate for the visa interview.

You should have the following documents before applying:

  • A completed student visa application form
  • A letter of acceptance on the course – Your approved education provider will give you an acceptance letter (CAS or Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) and a visa letter that are official and unconditional offers of a place on a course of study. The visa letter must be issued no more than six months before you apply. Students need to apply for their UK study visa within 6 months of receiving their CAS.
  • Having a visa letter does not guarantee the application will be successful. The applicant must meet all the requirements of the category and any other requirements of the immigration rules.
  • Proof of funds – The money you need to show covers your course fees for your first year of study and living costs for up to a maximum of 9 months (1 academic year). The amount you will need depends on whether you are applying as a child or adult and whether you will be studying in or out of London. You must show that you have held the money for at least 28 days. The end of that 28 day period must not be more than one month before the date of your application.
    • You must show the following amount of money to meet basic living costs (not including fees) for a period of up to nine months i.e. £12,006 for nine months ( £1,334 per month) if you are living in London and £9,207 for nine months (£1,023 per month) if you are living outside London.
    • However, if a student has been in the UK, with a valid visa, for at least 12 months, he/ she does not have to show the proof of funds for visa application
  • The visa fees payment confirmation receipt
  • Payslips
  • Original mark sheets/provisional certificates
  • Scoresheet of exams like TOEFL, GMAT, IELTS, etc.