Study visa is a very important part of studying abroad and the last level to go to the UK. Today, the editor will give you a comprehensive view of how to successfully apply for the UK from the aspects of application qualifications, application time, application fees, application materials, application steps, etc. Study abroad visa.
① Visa type and conditions
First, the first step in studying in the UK is to pass the language score. If your language score is already qualified or you are confident that you can raise your language score to the prescribed threshold in exchange for CAS, you can apply directly to the following visa.
The fourth-level general student visa - Tier4 (general) student visa, suitable for education after the age of 16, is different from the fourth-level child student visa.
② Visa application time
According to regulations, the earliest visa application in China can be submitted as many as six months before the start date. The earliest time for students with Tier4 visa to enter the UK is one month before class starts.
According to the announcement issued by the UK Visa Center, the "Priority" and "Super Priority" visa services (Super Priority & Priority) have been suspended and visa applications will take longer to process , it is recommended that you start applying in advance.
③ Visa application materials
Tier visa application must be prepared according to the provisions of the official website of the UK Visa and Immigration Bureau. The list of application materials is as follows:
·Original passport (valid for at least 6 months, and if there is an old passport, you must submit it)
School Unconditional admission letter Offer
·CAS email print version
� Submit approval)
ATAS academic and technical review certificate (required for some majors)
Applications under the age of 18 need to provide a letter of consent from parents or legal guardians, as well as a proof of relationship
In addition, according to the embassy visa simplification policy, language scores, academics Materials and guarantee materials do not need to be submitted when submitting visas. They only need to be supplemented if they encounter random inspections of the embassy, but the qualification of the materials still needs to be ensured. Therefore, everyone still needs to prepare these certificates in advance to prevent random inspections.
④ Visa application process
·Bank: Provide a deposit
Before paying the visa fee online, the deposit must be stored continuously for more than 28 days. The funds must be in the name of the individual, parents or legal guardian, and the date of issuance of the deposit certificate must be paid on the visa. Within the first 31 days.
According to the requirements of the UK Government Immigration Bureau, the deposit amount for applying for a fourth-level student visa is 1 year's tuition fee + 9 months' living expenses. Saving a little more according to your own situation can ensure the smooth passage of your visa. Usually 300,000 to 400,000 is enough.
·Issue a physical examination certificate for tuberculosis
When applying for a study abroad visa for more than six months, you need to issue a physical examination certificate for tuberculosis at the official designated hospital. The physical examination requires online or telephone reservation in advance and the examination is on site according to the appointment time.
Online visa application
（1）Fill in the online application form, which can be started as early as 3 months before the start of the course; follow the steps to "Select the fourth-level ordinary student visa - Fill in China - Select verified - According to individual The information starts to fill in the application materials”. Before filling in personal information, the website will ask for CAS number.
(2) Pay the visa fee online After filling in the application form, you need to pay the visa fee. After completing the online payment, you will receive a confirmation email from WorldPay.
(3) Log in to the online appointment visa center, check the specific information of 15 visa centers in China, and complete the appointment.
(4) After paying medical surcharges online, fill out the visa application form and make an appointment with the visa application center, log in to the online payment portal of the medical surcharge to pay. This operation must be completed before going to the visa center.
·Submit the materials and record the information required for BRP
The following materials need to be prepared:
(1) Valid passport deposit certificate
(2) Relevant materials listed on the online visa application form CAS (transcript, degree certificate, etc.)
3 (3) All of the above must be in English versions. If you hold the original biological information card (BRP card) you must submit at the same time.
Visa review time
The standard acceptance time for student visas was originally 15 working days, but now it is about 6 weeks. The urgent service for overseas student visas is currently suspended.
About BRP card
BRP card is also called a bio fingerprint card. When you go to the visa application center for the first time, biological information will be recorded. Note that you must go to the relevant institution to receive your BRP card within 10 days after arriving in the UK, otherwise you will face a fine.
Receive a visa
You can choose to receive a visa yourself or choose paid express delivery.
⑤ Precautions for applying for a visa
(1) Do not purchase air tickets before the visa is issued.
(2) Carefully prepare the materials you submit to ensure that your materials are coherent and there are no conflicting problems; if necessary documents are missing, your application will be rejected.
(3) Ensure that all Chinese materials have corresponding translated versions before submitting the file.
(4) You must make an appointment in advance when submitting an application at the UK Visa Application Center. In case of special circumstances, you can apply for an appointment-free service according to the requirements of the local visa center.
(5) The visa application center needs to collect fingerprints. If you have an injury on your hand, please wait until the wound heals before making an appointment.
(6) Visa center does not allow any electronic equipment, including mobile phones and all bags to be included. Therefore, it is recommended not to carry anything except keys, wallets and visa application information bags.
⑥ Student visa Q&A
1. Which type of visa should I apply for?
Generally speaking, most international students who go to the UK to receive high school or above (age 16 years old) education need to hold a student visa, that is, Student Visa (the original Tier 4 General Student Visa).
2. What materials do I need to prepare?
·Visa application form
·School CAS Letter
35mm)
Tuberculosis report (recommended to do 2 months before visa application)
� Applicants under their name and under 18 years old need to provide
3. How much does it cost to apply for a visa?
The funds you need to prepare in the entire visa process can be roughly divided into four parts: guarantee fund + visa fee + IHS fee + visa center fee
(1) Guarantee amount
a. Graduate student: the first one that needs to be covered without payment is required Annual tuition + 9 months of living expenses. If you apply for a language class, the deposit amount should be added to the tuition and living expenses required for the corresponding duration of the language class. [It is recommended to deposit 35-40w of guarantee in colleges and universities in London, and it is recommended to deposit 30-35w of guarantee in areas outside London]
b. Undergraduate students: tuition + living expenses [at least 50w of deposit in London, at least 40w of deposit outside London]
(2) The average visa delivery fee is about 3,200 yuan
(3) IHS fee is about 6,600 yuan
(4) The fees of visa centers are determined by visa centers in each region
The exchange rate is changeable, and the specific amount of fees is subject to the official website on the same day.
4. What should I pay attention to when depositing a security deposit?
The most important thing to pay attention to is the time and amount - you must save for 28 days, and you must ensure that there is enough amount every day within 28 days before delivery. Don’t touch the money after saving to prevent excessive flow or impact. The guarantee must be deposited for a long time.
It is recommended to deposit fixed deposits:
① Can automatically transfer the deposit to fixed deposit after three months of deposit, and issue a certificate of deposit when depositing money [note that it is not a certificate of deposit]
② After the deposit of the guarantee amount is 28 days, you must first before applying for the signing. Issuing a fixed deposit certificate [Note that the opening date and deposit date must be 28 days apart, the validity period of the certificate is 1 month]
③ If it is automatically transferred to current deposit and has not been consumed, you must deposit any amount before printing the flow order. Proof of flow.
In addition, it should be noted that it must be a cash deposit and cannot be a financial product; the guarantee should be kept in the name of the student as much as possible. If the deposit is under the age of 18 and the deposit is in the name of the parents, you need to provide a birth certificate and a household registration book (household account) Home page, account opening page, student page) and Sponsorship Declaration.
5. How long does it take to accept a visa?
The visa acceptance time is 15 working days, but due to the international situation, the acceptance period is extended, so it is recommended to apply in advance.
6. When is the best time to apply for a visa?
At least 1 month in advance, you can start preparing the required materials within 6 months before the start of the course. In view of the current international situation and the impact of the epidemic, it is recommended to handle it as early as possible.
7. What should I do if I have not gone abroad during the visa validity period and my visa expires?
If you do not travel within 3 months, you can apply for an extension and apply for an alternative visa.
8. Can I apply for an expedited visa now?
A: Not available at the moment.Starting from March 12, 2022, the UK Visa and Immigration Center will suspend all new "extended" and "super expedited" visa services for student, work and family visas. Now the visa review period is longer , the average average of ordinary visit visas is 6 weeks away, so please apply for a visa in advance.
