Student Visa Requirements to Study in the UK

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Student Visa Requirements to Study in the UK

• By,
• Nikita Sharma

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If you are from a country that is not part of the
United Kingdom or outside of the European Union,
you may need to apply for the Tier 4 Visa in
order to study in the UK. You can check if you
need a UK Visa herehttps//www.gov.uk/check-uk-v
isa
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In order to apply for the student visa you have
to

• Be over the age of 16
• Have a offer letter for the course
• Have English Qualifications
• Be able to financially support yourself and pay
  for the course
• Be from a country outside of the EEA or
  Switzerland
• Meet all eligibility criteria

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You can make your visa application no sooner than
3 months before you start your course. The
decision is usually presented to you within 3
weeks, or if you want a faster decision, you may
be able to pay for it. Applying for a visa from
outside the UK costs 348, any dependents which
you would like to bring will also cost 348 per
application. You will also need to pay the
healthcare surcharge as part of the application,
the cost of this varies, you can check how much
you will have to pay herehttps//www.immigration
-health-surcharge.service.gov.uk/checker/type
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You can arrive in the UK up to 1 week before the
course starts if your course lasts for 6 months
or less. Otherwise, you can arrive in the UK up
to 1 month before the course start date, if your
course lasts more than 6 months. The amount of
time you can stay in the UK with the Tier 4 Visa
depends on several factors like course duration
and previously completed studies.
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With the Tier 4 Visa With the Tier 4 Visa
You can You cannot
Study Get public funds
Work as a student union sabbatical officer Work in certain jobs (e.g. professional sportsperson or sports coach)
Apply from inside or outside the UK Study at an academy or a local authority-funded school (also known as a maintained school)
Apply to extend your stay
Work in most jobs depending on what level your course is and what kind of sponsor you have
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To learn more about Tier 4 Visa, or if you would
like to apply to study in the UK, contact Study
Bridge. We offer free visa guidance service to
all prospective students. In order to apply for
a course please contact as soon as possible. We
are happy to give you free consultation 24/7.
ALL OUR SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE Contact
us 020 3887 4656 /073 9404 0000 Email
info_at_study-bridge.co.uk Or visit us on our
website https//study-bridge.co.uk
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