By Rahul J | admissionXpert
More than
26,000 Indian students apply for the UK Student Visa each year. Want to start
out your education journey in the UK? Here’s what you need to know about
getting the Visa.
Step 1 - Check if you qualify
To study in
the UK as a student you will need to acquire a Tier 4 Visa. If you are yet to
be accepted into an institution, then you will need a prospective student visa.
UK student visa applications are processed within 3 weeks of the completed
application being lodged.
You must be
able to show that you have:
1. A confirmed
place at the school, university or college where you intend to study. It is
called a ‘confirmation of acceptance for studies’ (COE).
2. Enough money (also
known as ‘maintenance or funds’) to cover your course fees and living costs in
the UK.
Step 2 - Get your documents ready
For every
document you provide, you must include the original document and a photocopy.
1. A signed copy
of your completed visa application form.
2. A valid
passport.
3. 1 passport
sized colour photograph which meets the photo guidelines.
4. Evidence of
your confirmed place at the University.
5. Any previous
passports to show your previous travel history.
6. If you send a
document that is not in English, it must be accompanied by a full translation
that can be verified.
Step 3 - Apply online
You will need
to register and create an account on
the official UK Visa website.
When you have
completed your online application form, you will need to print and sign your
completed form.
You must use
the online appointment calendar to book an appointment at the visa application
centre.
When you have
completed your online application, you will receive an email message containing
your application number.
Step 4 - Pay your application fee
There
are 4 ways to pay your visa application fee.
1. Payment at
Standard Chartered Bank - You can pay your fee at some branches of the Standard
Chartered Bank. The bank will issue a demand draft in favour of the 'The
British High Commission'.
2. Demand draft
from a nationalised or foreign bank - You can pay your fee by getting a demand
draft issued by a nationalised or a foreign bank. Bank charges for this service
will vary. The demand draft must be in favour of the 'The British High
Commission’.
3. Payment at
the visa application centre - You can pay the visa application fee at the visa
application centre when you submit your visa application.
4. Pay online -
You can pay your visa application fee online using a Visa or MasterCard
credit or debit card.
Step 5 – Visit the visa application centre on the appointed
date
You must book
and attend an appointment at our visa application centre to submit your
application and facial photograph and fingerprints.
The British
Council has recently launched a video explaining the process of UK student visa
application. You can check it out right here:
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