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Applying for a UK student visa? Here’s more information about it.

UK study visa is a pre-requisite documents required for an international student aspiring to study in the UK. The visa you need depends on the age at the time of your entry and the type, of course, you are looking to study. Below is a small overview of the different visa types and its details

UK Student Visa Types

Type of student visaWho it’s forWhen to applyArrival in the UK
Tier 4 (General)
student visa
Students aged 16 or over who have been offered a place in a course at a UK educational institutionThree months before the start of your courseUp to one week before if your course lasts six months or fewer.
Up to one month before if your course lasts more than six months
Tier 4 (Child)
student visa
Students aged between four and 17 who have been offered a place in a course at a UK educational institution with a valid Tier 4 sponsor, such as an independent fee-paying schoolThree months before the start of your courseUp to one week before if your course lasts six months or fewer.
Up to one month before if your course lasts more than six months
Short-term study visaStudents who have offered a place in a short-term course in the UK, such as an English language course or training courseThree months before your date of travel to the UKDepends on your nominated travel dates
Tier 4 (General)
student visa
Students who have been offered a place in a course at a UK educational institution with a valid Tier 4 sponsorThree months before the start of your courseUp to one month before if your course lasts more than six months

For accurate and up to date information, we advise you to visit the official Uk government website.

Most of the Indian students would look to apply for a tier-4 visa and this requires the following major conditions met.

  1. Have an unconditional offer of acceptance/place from an institution with licensed tier-4 sponsorship
  2. Demonstrated the ability to speak, listen and write English.
  3. In a situation to manage expenses when studying in the UK.

Documents for UK study visa

  • Student Visa Application Form
  • Photograph – size 2 inches x 2 inches
  • CAS statement from the Institution (CAS – Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies)
  • IELTS / PTE score, if applicable
  • Valid Passport
  • Visa fees to be paid Online
  • Copies of Academic Mark sheets and Certificates
  • Work Experience Certificates, if applicable
  • Proof of payment of fees, if applicable
  • Proof of Funds – Applicants must demonstrate that they have sufficient liquid assets to pay the tuition fees, living expenses and travel costs without engaging in employment in the UK. Even Bank Loans are accepted.
  • Letter from the sponsor
  • Medical Report from an Approved Panel Doctor

You may get the option to skip giving IELTS, more information on this can be found here.

If any of your supporting documents are not in English, you will need to have it translated. Each translated document must be dated and include the translator’s name and signature and confirmation that it is an accurate translation of the original document.

Applying for your visa online

You’ll have to apply for your student visa application online using the British Government’s official Gov.UK website. You can apply for up to three months before your intended date of travel to the UK. Remember, your application date is the date when your application fee is paid.

How can we help with visa ?

If you’re a ProAmica student with an offer letter from any of our partner institutions in the UK, we can advise you on how to go about the entire process. We’ll make sure you are fully informed on the latest visa requirements and conditions, and also help you prepare the right documents for your submission.

Our team will direct you to the official websites and to authorized immigration representatives to ensure you have the latest application forms and guidance. To reduce the hassle, we can also help with certifying, translating and couriering your documents.

Visa fee

As an Indian application, you will have to pay approximately £348 as your visa fee (do check the latest fee when applying here).

English language requirements

To gain your UK student visa, you’ll have to provide evidence in fluency in the English language. This is usually done by giving an English language test which proves your communication skills in the English language. The special test for this is IELTS for UKVI.

IELTS for UKVI is an IELTS test approved especially for UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) purposes and applies to everyone coming from a non-English speaking country. The content, format or level of difficulty and scoring is the same as the normal IELTS. IELTS for UKVI simply follows certain extra security protocols to ensure the authenticity of the test taker.

You may also have to appear for a personal interview at the UK embassy or consulate depending on various factors.

Biometric residence permit

As part of your application, you must also obtain a biometric residence permit (BRP) from the UKVI. You will need to make an appointment with the UKVI to have your fingers and thumbs scanned and a digital photo taken of your face.

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