Apply for a Student visa
- Apply from inside the UKConditions to meet to apply from inside the UK, and how to apply.
- Apply from outside the UKHow to apply for a student visa from outside the UK.
- Money requiredWhat finances you need to prove you have in place to cover your studies and your visa application costs.
- Applying under the differential evidence requirementWhich nationalities can apply under the differential evidence requirement and what this means.
- Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)Some courses require an ATAS certificate. Find out if you are affected.
- Documents you must provideChecklist of all the documents you need before you make your application.
- Credibility interviews, document verification and refusalsInformation about UKVI crediibility interviews, document verification requirements and what to do if your Student visa application is refused.
Proving your Identity and Biometric Enrolment
Some visa applications are now entirely digital, and many students will not be required to attend a biometric appointment as part of the process. When you complete the application form, you should be given instructions on how to validate your application. You will be told whether you must attend an appointment at a visa application centre or can use the 'UK Immigration: ID Check' app instead. Please see the links below for information on locations and the service provider:
- This webpage if you are in the USA
- 'Find the visa application centre' page for all other countries
- UKVCAS if you are in the UK and cannot use the 'UK Immigration: ID Check' app