Visas are difficult but genuine and deserving students are welcome.

However, it is often observed that most deserving students fail to get visas, as they do not know how to present their evidence before the consulate office and due to insufficient documentary proofs they fail to perform at the visa interview

We at the CampusUK Education guide, help and assist students in getting the visa, we conduct mock interviews before we advice students to go to Embassy to avoid rejections. We believe that a good preparation will help the student to reply promptly and confidently at the visa interview.

For further advice on preparing documents to apply for a visa please contact our Chennai office.

Qualifying as a Student

A student must be to show that he/she has been accepted on a course of study at
A publicly funded institution of further or higher education (e.g. a university)
A private-education institution
An independent fee paying school

And that he/she is going to follow:
A recognised full-time degree course
A weekday full-time course involving at least 15 hours organised daytime study per week
A full-time course of study at an independent fee paying school

He/She must also
Be able to pay for their course, support and accommodate themselves and any dependants without working or help from public funds
Plan to leave the UK when they complete your studies

Visa

A visa is an entry clearance certificate that is placed in the passport or travel document by an Entry Clearance Officer at a British mission overseas. The entry clearance certificate gives you leave to enter the UK.

If a person has a valid UK visa they will not normally be refused entry to the UK unless their circumstances have changed, or they gave false information or failed to disclose important facts when they applied for their visa.

When a person arrives in the UK, an Immigration Officer may question them, so it is important to take all the relevant documents in the hand luggage.

How to apply for a visa?

Student will need to complete a visa application form (VAF1 - Non-settlement). Click here to download here.

Applications may be made in a variety of ways, for example by post, by courier, in person.

List of documents required

A completed Application form VAF1 - Non-settlement
Any dependants under 16 years old, included in your passport and travelling with you can be included on your form. Older dependants should complete separate forms.
Valid passport or travel document (original)
Two recent passport sized photographs
The visa fee, which is non-refundable, and must normally be paid in rupees
Any relevant diplomas or educational certificates that the student holds including the English language test (IELTS) score sheet
A letter from the university, college or school confirming the acceptance on a course of study in the UK and a statement of charges for the course
Evidence of Government sponsorship (if applicable)
Evidence of funds i.e. bank statement, details of securities held, chartered accountant's certification, Income-Tax clearance, Letter from sponsor, Scholarships etc.
Proof of accommodation in the UK.

Click here to download visa application form.

Please visit our Chennai office or email to advice@campusuk.com for tips and advice on student visas.