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The UK Tier 4 - Student visa is based on a point-based system of assessment. You can apply for a UK Tier 4 Student visa once you have received a valid Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) from a Tier 4 sponsor and have more than sufficient funds to cover your course fees and monthly living costs (known as maintenance funds) etc.
Countless hours go into the entire admission process of selecting a country, institute, course, application procedures and formalities etc. However, all this effort is pointless, if you are not successful in getting a student visa.
With over 14 years of working experience with the British High Commission, we specialise in the UK Tier 4 - Student visa process.
Submission process
Biometric requirements
All applicants have to appear in person in order to provide biometric data (fingerprints and digital photograph) at the scheduled visa submission appointment.
Why choose us
- 14+ years of work experience with the British High Commission, Visa Department
- 15+ years of excellence in consultancy services
- 23,000+ Satisfied Customer
- 2500+ Successful Student Visas
- Detailed financial assessment for case profile
- Superior knowledge and understanding of visa rules and regulations
- Customized Interview Preparation
- Client focused personal & dedicated approach
- Honest, Impartial & Quality Advice
The visa process involves:
- Completing online / application form and other supplementary forms.
- Creating online case profile.
- Payment of applicable visa & biometric fee.
- Scheduling the case submission appointments.
- Collating all relevant documents including all financial related documents.
- Sponsors documents.
- Appearing for the visa interview (if called).
- Collection of passport.
Photo specifications
35x45mm
70 - 80% face
White background
Processing time
12 - 15 working days post submission of application.
Visa fee
Jurisdiction
We offer UK Tier 4 - Student visa consultation services to clients all over India.
Disclaimer
Visa fee, processing time, procedures etc. are subject to change at any time and is at the discretion of the embassy.
In support of your visa application, you would require:
- Original passport with minimum 6 months validity prior to submission and with two available blank pages.
- Appointment & visa fee payment confirmation.
- Online submitted / application form and other supplementary forms.
- Any previous / expired passport.
- CAS letter issued by the Tier 4 sponsor.
- Statement of purpose outlining case details.
- Evidence of employment / business.
- Evidence of income, savings and investments.
- Evidence of ongoing / completed education.
- Sponsorship documents from India (if applicable).
- Sponsorship documents from the UK (if applicable).
- Marriage certificate, children’s birth certificate (if applicable).
- ID docs.
As part of our consultation services, we would:
- Create online profile.
- Complete all necessary online / visa application forms and supplementary forms.
- Provide link for visa fee related payments.
- Schedule appointment for case submission.
- Assess your case profile.
- Thoroughly understand and assess your financial profile.
- Advise you on all the specific documents required including all financial related documents.
- Advise on format and specific content of the documents.
- Advise on documents from sponsor including draft and content for sponsorship letter.
- Prepare Statement of Purpose outlining profile details.
- Final case preparation for submission.
- Interview preparation including guidance on answers to potential questions with mock interview sessions.
- Any / all other requirements to be fulfilled.
A Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) is a unique reference number given to you by your licensed Tier 4 sponsor (your educational institution) to study in the UK. A CAS number is required for the Tier 4 visa process.
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months prior to application and have two available blank pages.
It is at the discretion of the visa officer at the Embassy if they wish to call you in for a personal interview or not.
Yes, you can work:
- University students are eligible to work20 hours per week during term, 40 hours per week duration vacations.
- Graduate Route / Post Study Work Visa permits international students enrolled from September 2020 onwards who would graduate with an undergraduate or master’s degree in the summer of 2021 or later, a TWO year permit to live and work in the UK.
PHd students would be eligible for a THREE years permit.
If you are a spouse and/or minor child under 18 years of age, you qualify as a dependent of a student enrolled at a higher education institution on a course at level 7 or above (i.e. master’s degree) that lasts 9 months or more.
3 months prior to start date of course as mentioned on your CAS letter.
Spouses of student enrolled for a Master’s program are permitted to work full time.
Yes, they can apply at the same time or anytime later as well.
An Indian passport holder must apply for a Student visa from India or their current country of residence if they wish to study in the UK.
Graduate Route / Post Study Work Visa permits international students enrolled from September 2020 onwards who would graduate with an undergraduate or master’s degree in the summer of 2021 or later, a TWO year permit to live and work in the UK.
PHd students would be eligible for a THREE years permit.
Eligibility criteria:
- Valid Tier 4 visa at the time of application.
- Have successfully completed a degree at undergraduate lever or above.
- Graduate in the summer of 2021 or after.
VCS has partnered with HDFC Credila, India’s First Dedicated Education Loan Company to facilitate student loans up to 100% of the tuition fee for higher education abroad.
You can travel one month before start of course.
Yes. You need to carry both passports with you i.e. new passport (all the personal info must match the old passport) and the expired passport with a valid visa.
The processing time mentioned is only a guide based on information released by the embassy or specific time of year etc.
Visa approval is at the sole discretion of the visa officer.
Visa fee and other applicable charges are non-refundable.
Under rare circumstances, the visa officer may request a personal interview.
Sometimes, the embassy may request additional documents to aid their decision.
