British study visa materials
1, valid passport and recent photo
First, you need to prepare two recent color photos with the same white background (height 45mm, width 35 mm); Note that the photo must be a close-up above the shoulder, and it is best to wear clothes that are in sharp contrast with the background color; Passports must be valid for at least one year and have at least one blank page.
2. Application Form
We need to fill in the application form online in official website, print it and sign it. We also need the signed Appendix 8 self-evaluation form.
3. Confirmation of admission notice
Generally, after our application is successful, the school will send you an email with all the information of CAS, such as CAS number and responder. We'd better print this email so that it can be used when filling out the form.
4, tuberculosis inspection certificate
British Tier 4 visa official regulations: those who live in China and apply to stay in the UK for more than 6 months need to provide tuberculosis certificates issued by authorized clinics; When you go to check, you need to bring a 2-inch photo and the original passport, and then fill out the form and check it according to the relevant procedures. At present, the cost of TB examination in the UK is 550 yuan RMB, and the results can be obtained on the same day, which is very convenient.
5. Bank deposit certificate
Although the official said that from July 2065438+2008, international students from China no longer need to submit economic proof materials when applying for Tier 4 student visas, in order to avoid the inconvenience caused by spot checks, everyone still needs to make preparations in advance; The specific amount of funds is subject to CAS, which is generally one year's tuition +9 months' living expenses; The funds can be proved in the form of bank running water or deposit, and the deposit period is 28 days (from the deposit date to the online payment date of visa fee), and the final balance date needs to be within 3 1 day before the payment date of visa fee.
Instructions for applying for a visa to study in the UK
1, the materials must be ready.
There are a lot of materials involved in visa processing in the UK, so it is necessary to provide a complete Chinese-English translation to avoid visa refusal due to incorrect translation details.
2. Arrange visa processing time reasonably.
The earliest delivery time is 3 months before the start of the course (the date of visa payment must be within 3 months of the start date on CAS), and the latest delivery time is suggested to be 4-6 weeks before the start of the course. Visa processing generally takes 15 working days, and it takes about 5- 10 working days during the non-visa peak period (September-May of the following year).
Visa peak period (June-August) requires 15-20 working sunrise visa results. It may take 2-3 months if it is signed back. Therefore, students should arrange the visa time in advance, and don't delay the trip because of the tight application time.
3. Arrange the deposit in advance
In this regard, students can make preparations four months in advance before the start of school. For example, students can submit their visas as early as 6. 1 when school starts on 9. 1, and their deposits can be prepared in early April or earlier. If the deposit is less than 28 days, it is easy to be refused.
4. Eliminate immigrants in visa applications.
From a practical point of view, the British Embassy adopts the principle of "presumption of guilt" for visa applicants from China who want to go to the UK. At the beginning, British visa officers always assume that you have a tendency to immigrate to the UK. Assuming that all applicants applying for non-immigrant visas really want to stay in the UK, applicants should try their best to convince visa officers that they will return to China immediately after the visit, and the visa officers will prove that you have no such tendency.
British study visa
1. Is it necessary to apply for a visa at the domicile?
No, applicants can choose the visa center where they currently live.
2. How long does it usually take to apply for a visa?
Generally, the review period is 15 working days after the applicant submits the materials.
If it needs to be expedited, you can pay the expedited fee on the day of processing, usually 5 working days.
3. How to deposit the deposit for studying in the UK?
Deposit is proof of funds, which can support the tuition and living expenses of the applicant during his study in the UK.
The deposit generally includes tuition for the first academic year and living expenses for more than 9 months. The specific amount is subject to official website.
Both domestic banks and local banks in the UK can make deposits.
Suggestion:
(1) Whether it is handled in China or the UK, it is recommended that the account holder be the applicant's own name;
② Choose a local bank in the UK and keep it for at least 28 days. It must be the original bank statement (usually prepared for one month, and the printed copy must be stamped by the bank on each page);
③ Choose domestic products and suggest the survival period. You need to provide a deposit certificate at regular intervals, at least 28 days, and issue a certificate with a deposit date.
Can I pay the deposit in my parents' name?
Of course. Household registration book, birth certificate, original fund authorization signed by father/mother, marriage certificate and other documents are required.
5. Is it necessary to check tuberculosis?
Yes, according to the regulations of the Immigration Bureau, all students who submit student visas from China must be tested for tuberculosis.
6. Do I need to provide a health certificate?
Yes, the health and quarantine certificate is a document required by the British customs. It must be submitted in accordance with the instructions of the staff when entering the UK.
Health certificate inspection needs to go to the local international travel health care center or entry-exit inspection and quarantine bureau for physical examination.
7. What should I do if I apply in the UK but haven't got a visa before school starts?
In Britain, the original application materials can be retrieved on the same day, and the visa can be obtained in about a week.
By mail, the review period is usually 8 weeks.
It doesn't matter if you haven't received the visa before school starts. You can register for school with the payment voucher (the face-to-face signing is a confirmation letter, and the post office sends a visa receipt).