United Kingdom

Study in UK
The Tier 4 (General) category is for adult students who want to come to or remain in the UK for their post-16 education.

If you are 16 or 17 years old and you want to study a course at or above National Qualification Framework level 3, you can apply under this category or under Tier 4 (Child) - you should discuss and agree this with your approved education provider (known as a 'Tier 4 sponsor'). But if you want to study English as a foreign language, you must apply as a Tier 4 (General) student.

Immigration Rules for Students
  • - You must intend to study at a publicly funded university or college, a bona fide private institution or a fee-paying independent school.
  • - You must be able to and intend to follow a full time degree course, or a weekday, full time course at a single institution involving at least 15 hours of organized, daytime study per week.
  • You must be able to pay for your course and the living expenses of your husband or wife and children (if they are with you) without working in UK or claiming public funds.
  • - You must not intend to work in UK unless you are accepted for a course lasting longer than six months, when you may work part-time or during vacations.
  • - You must intend to leave UK at the end of your studies.


Accommodation
The immigration rules do not require unaccompanied students to show that accommodation has been arranged, in case your place of study has given you information about its availability, you should bring this to the attention of the ECO.

Settle in UK
  • - After you have lived legally in the UK for a certain length of time, you may be able to apply for permission to settle here. This is known as 'indefinite leave to remain'.
  • - If you are applying to enter the UK as the child of a British citizen or a person who is settled here, we may be able to give you immediate permission to settle here permanently.
  • - If you are applying to enter the UK as the child of a British citizen or a person who is settled in UK, you may be able to get your immediate permission to settle in the UK permanently under the Partners and families category.
  • - If you are currently in the UK, your right to apply for settlement will depend on your current immigration category which may be either working in the UK, partners and families or asylum


VISITOR VISA | Documents Required
  • - Original Passport valid for at least 6 months issued within the last 10 years with at least two blank pages back to back. Old Passports, if any.
  • - Visa application form duly completed and signed. Minor's form is to be signed by both the Parents.
  • - Original covering letter from the applicant stating the applicant's name, professional status, passport details, purpose and duration of visit. For self-employed, the covering letter on business letterhead.
  • - Original Leave Sanction certificate from the company

  • Proof of Financial Documents:
    • - Income Tax Returns for last 3 years.
    • - Original Updated Bank Statement for last 6 months with bank seal and signature.
    • - Salary Slips for the last 3 months.
    • - Supporting Financial Documents such as Fixed Deposits, Property Investments, Other Investments etc.


  • For Self-Employed
    • - Registration certificate of business / Certificate of Incorporation / Partnership Deed.


  • If the applicant is sponsored
    • - Sponsorship letter
    • - Financial documents with passport copy of sponsor.


  • If the applicant is retired
    • - Pension statements for the last three months


  • For Friends / Family Visit
    • - Invitation letter
    • - Passport and visa copy of the inviter or residence permit copy


  • If the applicant is a Minor
    • - Minors, if traveling with None of the parents, Original notarized NOC required from both parents in the form of an affidavit on a stamp paper and a copy of their government photo ID.
    • - Minors, if traveling with one parent, Original notarized NOC is required from the other parent in the form of an affidavit on a stamp paper and a copy of their government photo ID.


  • For Students
    • - Bonafide certificate or School/ College ID card copy.


Note: The British Deputy High Commission reserves the right to ask for additional supporting documents or Personal appearance for an Interview in special cases.

Two recent color photographs not older than 6 months with 35 x 45mm (white background). Photograph should be in matt finish and face should cover 80% of the photo area.