UK VISA PROCESS (General Student Visa – Tier 4)

 You can apply for your Visa application, 6 months (180 days) before your course start date.

 You need to have the CAS letter (Confirmation of acceptance for Studies), CAS letter is valid
for 1-time visa application only.

 Submit all the documents in original & 2 sets of Xerox, scanned copy along with the
complete filled online visa form.

 If any document is in regional language, the same needs to be translated in English from the
certified translator. Each translated document must be dated, and include the translator's name
and signature and confirmation that it is an accurate translation of the original document.

 You have to go for tuberculosis tests from the approved test clinics before the visa
application, as per the below link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-
india/tuberculosis-testing-in-india

 We will then assess and verify the documents, prepare the visa file and put a covering letter.
Once that is done, the applicant needs to register on the UK visa website and book an
appointment for submitting the application along with other documents. After this the visa
fees are paid (£348).

 Final submission is done at VFS. You’ll need to have your fingerprints and photograph
taken at a visa application centre (to get a biometric residence permit) as part of your
application.

 It usually takes 3-4 weeks to get the final decision after the submission. Sometimes in case
of an urgent requirement, a fast-track option is available. Fast-track takes 5 working days
with an additional charge.

 Visa will be issued with a vignette in the passport which is valid for 90 days from the
intended travel date in the visa application.

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 Please arrange all the Documents in the following order for the UK General Student
Visa (Visa application form to be filled by student)
Please note: - These rules are subject to change as per High Commission
Amendments

Serial No. Documents Original Scanned Copy

1. Fully completed Online Visa Application ☑ ☑

2. Two Passport Size Photographs ☑ ☑

 Must be less than last month only
 Colour Photograph with plain cream/light grey background
 Visa photo size is 45 millimetres high by 35 millimetres wide, head must be 29-34 mm high.

3. Tuberculosis Test Results from approved test clinics (Medical) ☑ ☑

4. Visa Application Fees ☑ ☑

 (Subject to change by British High Commission)
 Non- Refundable application Fee of 348 GBP (INR 37,000 approximately)
 (To be paid through Master/Visa Card)

5. Student has to pay for IHS (Immigration Health Surcharge) ☑ ☑

 Calculate your immigration health surcharge on the following link:
https://www.immigration-health-surcharge.service.gov.uk/checker/type (If an application is
refused you will be automatically refunded without having to take any further action. If you
pay the fee and is issued with a visa but then decide not to travel, your surcharge payment
will not be refunded.)

6. CAS Letter from University ☑ ☑

(Include the fees structure and date of commencement, duration etc. Name, DOB & Passport
Number should be exactly same as per the latest passport)

7. Valid Passport & all old Passports ☑ ☑

 Photocopy of 1st and last page of current passport. We would require the original
passport/passports at the time of submitting the application. Passports must be valid for
minimum 6months.

8. Work Experience Documents ☑ ☑

If applicable or written on CAS letter (Appointment Letter/Work Experience letter with land line
phone number from the employer, 3 month’s Salary slip/ bank account statement)

9. Academics ☑ ☑
(All marksheets & passing certificates from class 10 th onwards if passing in current year, provisional
certificates from the college/university are only acceptable if written on the CAS letter by the British
High Commission).
Serial No. Documents Original Scanned Copy

10. IELTS (Academic) ☑ ☑

11. Others Diplomas if any ☑ ☑

12. For PhD Student ☑ ☑

(As per the requirement mentioned in CAS letter)

13. Biometric Residence Permits - students will need to collect their biometric residence permit
(BRP) for their entire leave period within 10 days of arrival in the UK. This will need to be
collected from the Post Office branch detailed in the decision letter that you receive when your
visa application is granted.

14. Financial Documents (Specimens attached wherever required)

a) Savings Accounts ☑ ☑
 Original saving account passbook OR 1 months Bank statement on banks Letter head with last
transaction not more than 2-3 days old and funds maintained for at least 28 days with bank
logo, stamped, dated and signed by Bank Manager / Authorized signatory with visiting card of
signatory / banker. Funds must be maintained till the time visa granted.

b) Fixed Deposit Receipts (FDR) ☑ ☑

 Original FDR and FDR certificate from banker on the bank letterhead as per the specified
format funds should be maintained for at least 28 days
 Visiting card of Bank Manager/Authorized Signatory
 Funds must be maintained till the time visa granted.
c) Education Loan ☑ ☑
 Valid and full sanctioned letter on bank letter head with bank logo and contact details of the
banker/authorized signatory as per the specified format
 Sanction letter must include details of course, total amount, rate of interest, repayment plan
and security pledged)
 It should be from the approved list of banks only. The list of approved banks is listed below
in this document for your reference.

Special Note
 Please make sure to maintain the funds in your bank account for 28 days on or before your
visa application.

15. Consent Letter in case of less than 18yrs of age ☑ ☑

 Proof of accommodation
 Consent letter from parents as per specified format

Special Note

 In case parents are single or joint a/c holder, we would need NOC from parents and
student’s original birth certificate issued by Municipal Corporation on which parent’s name
should be exactly the same as on financial documents in order to establish the relationship.
  In case the Birth certificate is in regional language, translation would be required with full
contact details of the translator.
 An affidavit would be required if there is any error or mismatch in the birth certificate

Calculation of cost of the Course £1 @ INR 105 minimum (Subject to change)

Tuition Fees (full 1st year of fees) =

Living Expenses (Inside London): for 9 months = 12,006
Living Expenses (Outside London): for 9 months = 9,207

Total Approx. funds required in GBP (£)

SPECIMEN OF FDR CERTIFICATE ON THE BANK's LETTER HEAD

To,
The Entry Clearance Officer, Dated:
British High Commission,
Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Sub: Certificate of FDR Maintenance & Encash ability

This is to certify that Mr/Ms. , R/o has got an FDR No. dated for
Principal Amount INR _, having Present Value INR maturing on with our
bank & maturity amount is INR . The above-mentioned FDR is maintained for
the last 28 days and is immediately encash able as and when requested by the
account holder and further this FDR is not under bank lien.
Thanking you.
Yours truly,
(Signature & Name of signatory with bank seal)
 SPECIMEN OF EDUCATION LOAN SANCTION LETTER (ON THE BANK LETTER HEAD)

Dated:
To,
Mr./Ms.
S/o D/o.
R/o.
Dear Mr/Ms
Re: Sanction of Education Loan of Rs.
With reference to your education loan application dated we are pleased to inform you that an
education loan of Rs. (Rupees ) has been sanctioned for pursuing
your overseas education on the following terms and conditions:
1. Detail of Course & University :
2. Nature of Loan : Education Loan
3. Amount Sanctioned : INR
4. Validity of Loan : Months starting from the sanction date
5. Rate of Interest : % per annum
6. Margin : %
7. Repayment Period : Loan is repayable in equated monthly instalments
of INR each w.e.f.
8. Guarantor’s Name :
9. Co-borrower’s name :
10. Security Offered :
11. Disbursement :
12. All conditions of loan are met :

Thanking you.
Yours truly,
Signature
(Name of signatory) with Bank Seal

SPECIAL NOTE:
 Education loan taken against security of fixed deposit is not acceptable for TIER 4 Student visa

SPECIMEN OF NOC FROM PARENTS (ON PLAIN PAPER)

 Date:
To,
Entry Clearance Officer,
British High Commission,
Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Sub: No Objection Certificate Regarding Funds

I, Mr./Ms. , have no objection if my son/daughter holder of passport No.

uses my funds in savings account / FDR having A/c No. with Bank , having
amount of Rs. for his/her further studies in U.K. These funds are immediately available
to him/her. Kindly issue the Student Visa to him/her and oblige.

Thanking You
Yours Truly
(Signature)

CONSENT LETTER FOR STUDENT LESS THAN 18yrs OF AGE

To, Date:
The Entry Clearance Officer,
British High Commission,
Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.

Sub: Consent Letter for under 18

Dear Sir/ Madam,

We Mr. S/o Shri. & Mrs. W/o Mr. Parents

of student Mr./Ms. holder of passport no and date of birth who has
taken admission at (University Name) in (Full Course Name) in the United
Kingdom. We hereby give our consent that our son/daughter Mr. / Ms. will be staying at
and the accommodation has been arranged by the University during his/her stay in U.K.

Thanking You
Yours Truly
(Signature of Parents)

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS WHOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ACCEPTED - INDIA

Approved List of Banks and Financial institutions for UK Visa Applications in India

-March 2021

Name of Bank/Financial Institution in India approved by Home Office.

 Scheduled Commercial Banks – India
 Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Ltd
 American Express Bank Ltd
 Arab Bangladesh Bank Limited
 Allahabad Bank
 Andhra Bank
 Antwerp Diamond Bank NV
 Axis Bank Ltd
 Bank Internasional Indonesia
 Bank of America NA
 Bank of Bahrain & Kuwait BSC
 Barclays Bank Plc
 BNP PARIBAS
 Bank of Ceylon
 Bharat Overseas Bank Ltd
 Bank of Baroda
 Bank of India
 Bank of Maharashtra
 Canara Bank
 Central Bank of India
 Calyon Bank
 Citibank NA
 Cho Hung Bank
 Chinatrust Commercial Bank Ltd
 Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited
 City Union Bank Ltd
 Coastal Local Area Bank Ltd
 Corporation Bank
 Catholic Syrian Bank Ltd.
 Deutsche Bank AG
 Development Credit Bank Ltd.
 Dena Bank
 Dhanlaxmi Bank
 IndusInd Bank Limited
 ICICI Bank
 IDBI Bank Limited
 IDFC Bank Ltd.
 Indian Bank
 Indian Overseas Bank
 Industrial Development Bank of India
 ING Vysya Bank
 J P Morgan Chase Bank, National Association
 Krung Thai Bank Public Company Limited
 Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited
 Karnataka Bank
 Karur Vysya Bank Limited.
 Lord Krishna Bank Ltd.
 Mashreqbank psc
 Mizuho Corporate Bank Ltd.
 Oman International Bank S A O G
 Oriental Bank of Commerce
 Punjab & Sind Bank
 Punjab National Bank
 Societe Generale
 Sonali Bank
 Standard Chartered Bank
 State Bank of Mauritius Ltd
 SBI Commercial and International Bank Ltd
 State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur
 State Bank of Hyderabad
 State Bank of India
 State Bank of Indore
 State Bank of Mysore
 State Bank of Patiala
 State Bank of Saurashtra
 State Bank of Travancore
 Syndicate Bank
 The Bank of Nova Scotia
 The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd
 The Development Bank of Singapore Ltd (DBS Bank Ltd.)
 The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd
 Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd
 The Bank of Rajasthan Limited
 The Federal Bank Ltd
 The HDFC Bank Ltd
 The Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd
 The Nainital Bank Ltd
 The Sangli Bank Ltd
 The South Indian Bank Ltd
 The Ratnakar Bank Ltd
 The Royal Bank of Scotland NV
 The Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd
 UCO Bank
 Union Bank of India
 United Bank Of India
 Vijaya Bank
 Yes Bank