The United Kingdom (UK) has many globally-recognized universities. Students worldwide desire to pursue education at prestigious universities in the UK. The country has a large Indian community, and every year, many students choose the UK as their education destination. Students have to do a thorough search about the universities, courses, and different eligibility criteria. Once a student applies for admissions and gets an offer letter from the university, they must initiate their student visa. In UK, the student visa is known as a Tier 4 Visa.
Why Choose UK Universities?
- Prestigious and top-ranked Universities.
- Internationally recognized programs
- Cosmopolitan atmosphere
- Safe criteria for citizens and immigrants
- Research and career opportunities
- Healthy and friendly environment
England, Scotland, Wales, and North Ireland are famous among Indian students.
Types of visas (for students)
Short term visa
Duration: more than 6months and less than 11 months.
Fee- INR 19,400.
Student visa (for people age 16 or above)
Duration: is the same as the duration of the course/program.
Fees- INR 36,300.
Child student visa (for ages between 4 to 17 years)
Duration: for under 16 years- 4 years (plus 4 months),and above 16years- 3 years (plus 4 months).
Fees- INR 36,300
Additional Fees
- In this case, the regular visa application fee is INR 36,300, and if someone wants to use priority services, they must pay an additional charge of INR 22,800, and for super-priority, the fee is 99,100.
- Additional visa fees and health insurance fees will be charged if priority services are chosen.
- Consultation and interview appointment charge is around 60 Euros to 125 Euros.
Process to Apply Visa
Applicants should visit the official site of UK immigration and apply for the visa online. The date of application is recorded on the date you pay the application fees. The payment can be made by master/visa card or credit card. A demand draft or cash payment is also accepted at the visa application centre. Book your appointment and visit the visa centre in your country to submit your application and document verification, followed by fingerprints and facial photographs at the centre.UK student tier 4 visa application is entirely online.
Applicants can visit the visa application centre of the UK Embassy for an interview:
- VFS Global Services, New Delhi
- British High Commission New Delhi
- British Deputy High Commission Mumbai
- British Deputy High Commission Kolkata
Documents required for tier 4 visa
- A current valid passport or other equivalent valid travel documents.
- Evidence of funds that shows you can afford your stay in the UK.
- CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for studies) includes the reference number of CAS and documents submitted while obtaining it.
- Passport size photos.
- Assessments documents.
- Personal consent if you are above 18, and for below 18 years, a letter of recommendation from a previous institution will work.
- The Visa process may take up to 3 weeks (depending upon the number of applicants), and one can apply 3 months before the beginning of the new semester.
Other required documents
- The UK government allows Indians to study in the UK with a secure visa. The visa criteria will be based on the type of your course, its duration, and your age. Some additional documents required are:
- The offer letter of your college seat (from a 4 tier sponsor).
- The candidates must be able to speak, understand and write English.
- You must submit financial proof stating you can support your tuition fee and other accommodation-related expenses.
- Applicants applying for a short-term visa should mention their purpose of visit.
- Tuberculosis test report (if required).
- Covid-19 vaccination proofs/ RT PCR negative reports before 72hours of the journey (Covid-19 norms can change depending upon the situation)
Work Permit
Students above 18 enrolled in graduate or postgraduate programs are allowed to work20 hours per week as a part-time job and full-time job on holidays/vacations.
Dependent visa
The eligible people to apply for a dependent visa are spouses, children, civil partners, etc. one can bring a dependent with themselves if they are enrolled for more than 9 months. Doctorate program students can have an exemption for an extension. The dependent visa should be applied for at the same time as the student visa application. The applicants can fill out the application online, followed by biometrics and appointments in regional offices.
After completion of the course
- An international graduate student can apply for an extension of their visa if they want to stay and look for job opportunities in the UK. The student visa applies to the job offer with an annual salary of at least GBP 20,800.
- The student must apply for a tier 2 general visa after completion of the course, which allows them to stay 2-5 years after the study.
Popular Universities and Colleges among Indian students
- University of Oxford
- University of Cambridge
- Imperial College London
- The University of Edinburgh
- University of Birmingham
- New Castle University
By Mithila Rathod
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