UK Visa

The application fee for the UK Student Visa (formerly Tier 4 (General) Student Visa) is GBP 363, if the students are applying from outside the UK. The United Kingdom offers three types of student visa to international students.

• Short-term Study Visa: Short-term UK Study Visa is for those who want to study an 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 a Tier 4 (General) Student Visa, popularly called a Tier 4 Student Visa
• Child Student Visa: This visa is for children who are between 4 and 17 years old and wish to study at an independent school in the UK. It was formerly termed as Tier 4 (Child) Student Visa

You can request a Student visa for studying in the UK if you're 16 years old or older, provided that:

• You have received an offer from an authorized educational institution.
• You possess the necessary financial resources to cover your expenses, which may vary based on your individual situation.
• You can effectively communicate in English through speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension.
• If you are 16 or 17 years old, you must have parental consent, which should be substantiated with evidence when you submit your application.
• The earliest time you can apply for this visa is six months prior to the commencement of your course.

Typically, you will receive a visa decision within a three-week timeframe. When applying for the Student visa, make sure to provide the following:

• A valid current passport or other travel documentation.
• A Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from your chosen educational institution

You can take the following actions while requesting a UK visa:

Prepare your paperwork: a current passport, a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), financial documentation, parental or guardian permission if you are a child, and the results of your TB test.

Online applications must be made after registering and setting up an account on the UK Visa website. You must print and sign your completed online application when you've finished filling it out. Deposit the application cost.

Visit the visa application centre on the scheduled day. To submit your application, a facial image, and fingerprints, you must schedule and keep a visa application centre appointment.