General student visa - Tier 4

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Foreign students who wish to study and reside in the UK for more than 6 months, need to apply for a student visa at the nearest UK Embassy or Consul in the home country or country of residence.


Work during studies:

If you are studying a full-time programme, your Tier 4 visa should allow you to work in the UK. You will be permitted to work:


  • 20 hours in any given week during term time if you are studying a full-time programme at degree level and above; OR

  • 10 hours in any given week during term time if you are studying a full-time programme below degree level

  • Full time during vacation periods and after your programme end date (until your visa expires)

  • On an integral and assessed work placement as part of your studies


The processing time for study visa may take from 6-12 weeks from the application day.

You can bring Your spouse and kids with you.

The general application process is:

  1. Find a course in an approved educational institution of the UK

  2. Contact the university and initiate your application process.

  3. Find out the requirements from the university to get the acceptance/admission letter.

  4. Get the acceptance/admission letter from the university in the UK

  5. Prepare your visa application and gather other required documents for it.

  6. Apply for a student visa and prepare to move to the UK

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Duration

More than 6 Month(s)

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Citizenship

72 Month(s)

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Fees

465

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P. Residency

60 Month(s)

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Processing time

6 Month(s)

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COMPLEXITY

Low

What are eligibility requirements for the General student visa - Tier 4?

4 Eligibility Requirements

  • You need an unconditional offer of a place on a course with a licensed Tier 4 sponsor
  • You need proof of enough money to support and pay for the course - the amount will vary depending on the circumstances
  • You need a reference number called confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS), from the education provider
  • Additional requirements might be present. Please check with your University/College in UK for details

Which documents do I need to apply for the General student visa - Tier 4?

5 Document Required

  • Visa application form, completed and signed
  • Proof of financial means/scholarship to cover the studies
  • Proof of parental or other legal guardian consent if you are under 18
  • Copies of enrollment letter from educational institute in the UK
  • Tuberculosis test results if you are from a country where test is required

Talent Migration data for United Kingdom

Talent gain & drain map of 2015-2019 data. Sourced from World Bank Digital Development Data.

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