Every
student must give full consideration to the Requirements for UK student visa
before making an application for visa because this is the most important step
and this is the point where a student gets puzzled. Believe me that this is not
a problem at all if a student is familiar with all the documents needed for
student visa.
As you
know that the UK Border Agency (according the new TIER-4 POINTS BASED SYSTEM)
has started new form for the UK student visa and there are some new
requirements as well.
In the new
points based system, a student has to earn the required points (40 points)
before making an application for student visa. To earn the 40 points and to be
able to apply for visa, a student needs the following documents.
A visa
letter or the letter of admission from a licensed sponsor. This letter makes 30
points for a student.
Proof
that the student can fund his/her studies in the UK (in the form ofbank
statement, scholarship or student loan etc). This proof makes 10 points for a
student.
Passport
or other travel document.
Four
resent passport size photographs (45mm x 35mm and
o taken
against a white background;
o clear,
of good quality, neither framed nor backed;
o on
standard photographic paper;
o full
face and with no sunglasses, head covering (unless for cultural or religious
reasons but the face must not be clearly visible).
Proof
that the student has paid the visa fee.
Health
certificate from IOM confirming that the student is not suffering from
infectious tuberculosis (TB).
A filled
application form. Forms are available on the UKBA website or you can visit the
website of the British High Commission in your country for application form.
IELTS
test certificate (minimum 5.5), although not compulsory but it has a very good
impact upon the visa.
Biometric data.
All of
the above mentioned documents with NIC and all educational documents shall be
produce in original and attested photocopies. This depends upon the High
Commission whether a student is asked to submit the original documents or some
of them.
Please
make sure that these are the general requirements for UK student visa. For
specific requirements you should visit the British High Commission in your
country or you can also visit the British Council if you need any sort of help.
The UKBA
http://www.ukba.gov.uk/