UK Student Visa
UK operates as one of the world’s leading educational destination. Traditional old colleges and universities have legacy of producing the finest minds in the world. We have the experience and comprehensive service package to make your student journey stress free and help you begin your education at the right time, in the best possible university.
Good news for UK student visa aspirants. Government will be implementing a points based immigrations system form 2021
Student Visa requirements for the UK
The UK Government provides an opportunity to all Indian students to study in the country but as a prerequisite, you’ll have to obtain a student visa first.
The visa you need will depend on your age and the type of study you wish to pursue in the UK. Here’s an overview of the types of study visas and their application requirements:
Type of student visa
Tier 4 (General) student visa : Who it’s for : Students aged 16 or over who have been offered a place in a course at a UK educational institution
Tier 4 (Child) student visa: Who it’s for : 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 school
Short-term study visa: Who it’s for : Students who have offered a place in a short-term course in the UK, such as an English language course or training course
Tier 4 (General) student visa: Who it’s for : Students who have been offered a place in a course at a UK educational institution with a valid Tier 4 sponsor
To be eligible for a Tier 4 student visa, you must:
Documents required for Tier 4 student visa
When applying for your Tier 4 visa, you will generally need:
Additional documents may also be needed if you are:
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 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 applications ?
If you’re an IDP 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; also help you prepare the right documents for your submission.
Our team of experts will direct you to the official websites and to authorised immigration representatives to ensure you have the latest application forms and guidance. To reduce the hassle, we can also help to certify, translate and courier your documents.