Student visa
to the UK

General Student Visa to the UK – Required Documents

What documents are required for a UK Student Visa?

UK Student Visa – Document Checklist

1. International passport.
2. CAS letter from the university or College (confirmation of acceptance number).
3. Bank statement for the student name or the sponsor name (parents or legal guardians for example). Amount of money on the bank account must cover the first year of studying and cost for living expenses or just money for living expenses (the amount of money which you have to show in your or your sponsor’s bank account depending on the amount of money which you have paid for the University).
4. Birth certificate.
5. IELTS test.
6. TB test certificate.
7. A diploma from the previous place of study.
8. The confirmation of residential address in the United Kingdom.

Processing Time for a UK General Student Visa

UK General Student Visa Processing Time

In the standard processing route, a UK Student Visa is usually processed within 1 month from the date of biometric submission. If you require a faster decision, you can purchase the Priority Visa Service. The cost of this service is £500 per applicant, payable in addition to the visa application fee. When the Priority Service is selected, a decision is usually made within 5–7 working days. This service can be ordered and paid for through the Visa Application Centre website when booking your appointment to submit biometric data.

UK General Student Visa for Long-Term Study

Once entrance exams and interviews have been successfully completed, students and their parents are faced with the question of obtaining a UK student visa. In many cases, the variety of visa options can be confusing. There are three main types of UK student visas: the 6-Month Student Visa, the 11-Month Student Visa, and the General Student Visa (previously known as the Tier 4 Student Visa). So, which visa should you choose? Is the General Student Visa the right option for your studies, or would another visa category be more suitable? The specialists at Prosto Visa will help you understand the differences between the available student visa categories and select the most appropriate option based on your course, length of study, and personal circumstances.

Who Needs a UK General Student Visa?

If you have been accepted to a university, college, or school and plan to undertake long-term studies in the United Kingdom, you will most likely need a UK Student Visa (previously known as the General Student Visa or Tier 4 Student Visa). After you have been admitted, your educational institution will issue a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies). This document contains your unique student reference number and important details about your course, institution, and period of study. Receiving a CAS is one of the main indicators that you need to apply for a UK Student Visa. The CAS is a mandatory document that must be included as part of your visa application and is used by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to assess your eligibility for studying in the UK.