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All You Need to Know About UK Visas
The UK Government provides an opportunity to international students to study in the uk gov he UK but as a prerequisite, you’ll have to obtain a student visa first.
Types of UK Study Visas
The visa you need will depend on your age and the type of study you wish to pursue. Here’s an overview of the types of UK study visas and their application requirements:
Student Visa to the UK
If you are 16 or older and plan to study a higher education course in the UK that lasts more than six months, you will generally need to apply for a Student visa under the Student Route.
Eligibility Criteria for a Tier 4 Student Visa in UK
Have an unconditional offer of a place on a course with a licensed Tier 4 sponsor
Be able to speak, read, write and understand English
Have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course.
Documents Required for a Tier 4 Visa Application :
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 colour photograph
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)
If any of your supporting documents is 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.
How to Apply for a UK Student Visa
You must apply for your student visa application online using the British Government’s official Gov.UK website.
You can apply up to three months before your intended date of travel to the UK. Your application date is the date when your application fee is paid.
English language requirements for UK Student Visas
You must provide evidence of your knowledge of the English language when you apply for your visa. This usually means passing a secure English language test.
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have minimum English language requirements for reading, writing, listening and speaking according to your level of study. Your university or school (sponsor) may have different English language requirements.
There is a chance you may be interviewed by a UKVI officer as part of the visa application process. If you cannot hold a simple conversation without an interpreter, you may be refused entry to the UK, regardless of your English language results.
Digital immigration (Electronic visa)
As part of your application, you’ll still need to provide biometric data (your finger/thumb scans and a digital facial photograph) at a UKVI (or associated) biometric appointment. However, instead of issuing a physical Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) card, UK Visas and Immigration now issues a digital immigration status (E-Visa), which you access and use online via your UKVI account.
