How to apply for UK student VISA. UK student visa information, requirement, cost and apply process.

Are you looking for applying for UK student visa?  You are in the right place. 

I am going to discuss about how to apply for UK Student visa today.

Read the full article carefully to apply successfully for a UK student visa. 

About UK Student VISA

UK is a Popular country for higher education.  Every year, many students from around the world comes to UK for their higher education. 




Students can study for graduation, post graduation or doctorate degree from their desired University in UK

There are two types of UK student visa.

Type-1: Tier-4 General Student Visa

This type of visa is for foreign students who are at least 16 years old and wants to complete their graduation or post graduation in UK.

Type-2: Tier-4 Child Student Visa

This type of visa is for foreign students who are 4-15 years old. They can study in a school in UK.

Student Visa Working Facilities 

A srudent who is enrolled in a bachelors degree program or higher at a UK college that is listed on both the official ‘UKBA Sponsor list’ and the list of ‘recognized bodies’, can work for up to 20 hours per week for (Tier 4 General) and work full-time during vacations or summer holidays.

Cost of UK Visa


The fee for the Tier 4 General Visa is £348 (Approx. BDT 35,553). 

The payment method are stated below.

1. Online Payment: You can pay using either a MasterCard or Visa card.

2.Through demand draft: You can pay at the visa application center and selected branches of Standard Chartered Bank.
 
3.Through Cash: You can pay at the visa application center and selected branches of Standard Chartered Bank.

Documents required for a UK Study Visa


UK Student Visa Requirements: If you want to apply for a student visa, you need the mandatory documents along with supporting documents of financial and academic records. 

You should have the following documents:

1. A completed student visa application form.

2. A letter of acceptance on the course.

 Your approved education provider will give you an acceptance letter (CAS) and a visa letter which are official and unconditional offers of a place on a course of study.

 The visa letter must be issued no more than six months before you apply. 

3. Proof of funds - The money you need to show covers your course fees for your first year of study and living costs for up to a maximum of nine months.

You must show that you have £11,385 if you are living in London and £9,135 for nine months if you are living outside London to meet basic living costs (not including fees) for a period of up to nine months

4. The visa fees payment confirmation receipt Payslips

5. Original mark sheets/provisional certificates

6. Scoresheet of exams like TOEFL, GMAT, IELTS, etc.

How to Apply for UK Student Visa

UK Student Visa Apply Process:

To apply for UK student visa you have to follow several steps. Applications are processed within three weeks of the completed application being lodged.

Here are the steps to follow:


Step 1 -  Firstly you have to check if you qualify for the student visa or not. You need to show that you have:
  • A confirmed place at the school, university or college where you intend to study. It is called a ‘confirmation of acceptance for studies’ (CACASR).
  • Enough money (also known as ‘maintenance or funds’) to cover your course fees and living costs in the UK.

Step 2 - Get your documents ready

Step 3 - Apply online

To apply online you will need to register and create an account on the official UK Visa website.
After completing online application form, you will need to print and sign your completed form. 

You must use the online appointment calendar to book an appointment at the visa application center.

If your application is completed, you will receive an email message containing your application number.

Step 4 - Pay your application fee. 

You can pay your visa application fee in 4 ways.

i) Payment at Standard Chartered Bank

You can pay your fee at some branches of the Standard Chartered Bank. The bank will issue a demand draft in favor of the 'The British High Commission'.

ii) Demand draft from a nationalized or foreign bank 

 You can pay your fee by getting a demand draft issued by a nationalized or a foreign bank. Bank charges for this service will vary. The demand draft must be in favor of the 'The British High Commission’.

iii) Payment at the visa application center 

You can pay the visa application fee at the visa application center when you submit your visa application.

iv) Pay online 

You can pay your visa application fee online using a Visa or MasterCard credit or debit card.

Step 5 – Visit the visa application center on the appointed date. You must book and attend an appointment at the visa application center to submit your application and facial photograph and fingerprints.

Where to apply for a UK student visa


The UK Student Visa application process is  of getting a Tier 4 visa is completely online. Below is the link where you can fill the form –


Online visa application form

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