A Student Visa is a certificate issued by the British mission giving permission to enter United Kingdom. The visa along with the passport and other travel certificates will be checked by UK Immigration officer. Exact and factual information should be provided and important too while applying for a visa.

A student should confirm his study accepted by the Educational Institution, Department of Education and Skills, UK. Once it is checked, the student can apply for student visa by submitting visa application form.

The Visa Application form will be available at visa office or it can be downloaded in the websites; it has to be filled in carefully and correctly. Necessary supporting documents should be attached along with the visa form if asked. Ensure the provided information in the form and the documents attached are factual and attested.

• A letter accepted from the Educational Institution to study for applied course.
• Educational certificates
• Salary slips, Bank statements or any other proof to show that you are eligible to pay the fees and accommodation.
• If there is any government or private sponsorship provided, it has to be attached.

Passport should be a valid one; it should have enough space for visa. Passport can be applied by submitting passport application form along with photographs and supporting documents. Generally, it will take 2 months or more based on the application process.

Student Visa should be applied prior in advance as the process may take some time. Especially, visa offices are busy during summer season as most of the people tend to apply, thus make sure that it should applied early.