Visa Application

How do I apply for a UK student visa?

The process of the UK student visa is as follows: you must apply for your UK student visa application online through the official website of the British Government (Gov.UK) (unless you are applying from North Korea, in which case you can use a hardcopy form).

 

It’s worth mentioning that you can apply up to three months before your intended date of travel to the UK, and your application date is the date when your application fee is paid.

 

Conditions to receive Tier 4 Visa:

Hold an unconditional offer to enrol in a course from a licensed/legitimate student route sponsor.

 

Have financial evidence that you can fund yourself and pay for your course fees.

 

Understand, speak, read and write English.

 

For additional information, go to the Gov.UK website.

 

Documents Required for the UK Student Visa

The UK student visa requirements are as follows:

Reference number and supporting documentation for the CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Study) application

 

A valid passport or other travel documentation

 

Proof that you have enough money to pay for your living expenses while studying there

 

Academic technology approval scheme clearance certificate (if required)

 

Tuberculosis screening (if required)

 

Passport-sized colour photograph

 

Assessment documentation

 

There may be other documents required for the UK student visa if you are:

 

Not holding the citizenship of the country from which you are applying

 

Responsible for any dependents

 

Under 18 years of age

 

Note: All your supporting documents must be translated into English. Each translated document must carry the name and signature of the translator, as well as the date it was translated and confirmed as an accurate translation of the original document.

 

English language requirements

When applying for a UK student visa, you must present proof of your command of the English language. This usually entails passing a reliable English language test, such as the IELTS test.

 

Your skills in writing, reading, speaking and listening in English are evaluated by UKVI and vary by academic level. What’s more, your chosen educational institution’s (sponsor’s) English language requirements may differ.

 

 

As part of the visa application process, a UKVI officer may interview you. If you can’t have a simple conversation without the help of an interpreter, you may not be allowed to enter the UK, no matter how good your English results are.