UK Study Visa Requirements - Documents, Eligibility & Fees

Following is the list of documents required for UK Study visa for Indians.

• Passport

  A passport is a document that is required at the time of international travels. It is issued by the government of the country to verify the identity and nationality of the candidate.

  The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

  • It must have minimum two blank pages for the visa stamp.
  • It must be original and genuine.
  • It must be valid for 6 months ahead of the span of stay.
  • It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

  
  

  One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.
• Old Passport

  An old passport is a passport that has expired or is completely stamped. In the visa processing, it is required to track the travel history of the applicant.

  If available, the old passport must also be provided meeting the given criteria

  • If any of the traveler has old passport, it must be submitted along with latest passport.
  • It must be original and in a good condition to access the required information.

  
  

  Without the old passport, you cannot get the visa stamp. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Acceptance Letter For Offer

  A letter stating that you have accepted the offer you have received from the foreign company therby confirming your decision to join them.

  It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

  
  

  Important to show that you have accepted the offer from the foreign company.
• Bank Statement

  Bank statement is a document that issued from the bank. This is obtained for the savings bank account to show ratify if you will be able to support your stay in the country.

  The Bank statement is a mandatory document and it should meet the following criteria

  • It must be original and should have the bank's stamp and signature on every page.

  
  

  If the Bank Statement doesn't show enough funds or shows irrelevant expenditure, it could lead to visa rejection on financial means. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Medical Reports

  Medical reports are the documents that convey the health condition of the candidate.

  The medical documents must be genuine and should match the criteria mentioned in the following

  • It must be original and issued from an authorized medical organization.

  
  

  If the medical reports do not approve of your health to travel, you may not be able to get the visa. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Educational Documents

  Educational documents are proof of the academic achievemments of the holder and other curriculum related documents. These include marksheets, leaving certificates, school/college bonafide certificate, etc.

  Educational documents are obligatory for certain visas. They must follow the given criteria

  • It must be the highest qualification certificate provided as per the consular's requirement.

  
  

  Including some of the short term visas, without educational documents you will be granted a student visa or a work visa. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Sponsorship Letter

  A sponsorship letter is something that is provided by the sponsorer to the receiver as a proof that the financial requirements of the visitor are being taken care of.

  The Sponsorship letter is a compulsory document which must meet the given requirements

  • It must mention the dates of arrival and departure.
  • It must specify the profession of the sponsorer.
  • It must specify the applicant's relationship with the sponsorer.
  • It must mention the details of the applicant as well as the sponsorer as per the passport and the ID copy provided.
  • It must be addressed to the respective diplomatic mission.

  
  

  Without the sponsorship letter and an improper proof of your financial means, there are chances that your visa may get rejected. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Apartment Bookings

  Apartment Bookings are proof that you have a reserved place to stay at the location of the destination.

  It must follow the required criteria

  • It must mention the details of the residing customer as per the passport.
  • It must specify the dates of stay.
  • It must be obtained on the provider's letterhead and should have all the important details like the name, contact number and address.

  
  

  If you are staying in an aprtment during your time in another country, apartment bookings must be provided as proof of accommodation.
• Covering Letter From Applicant

  Covering Letter consists of traveler's information, Itenarary, detailed travel Information, trip expense details and your return guarantee to the home country.

  The covering letter provided by the visa applicant should be acceptable based on the following guidelines

  • It must mention other details as well as per the Consular's request.
  • It must mention the accommodation details of the applicant.
  • It must mention the person who will be bearing all the expenses during the trip, if not travelling alone.
  • It must specify the traveller's relationship with the fellow travellers if not travelling alone.
  • It must clearly specify the traveller's purpose of visit.
  • It must mention the travel dates as per the invitation letter or the booked flight tickets.
  • It must mention all the details as per the passport.

  
  

  Covering letter is the first document that is seen by the consular. If the covering letter is not appropriate, it may cause your visa to get rejected as well. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Language Test

Eligibility for getting United Kingdom Study Visa:

In order to be eligible to travel to the country on a visa, you will have to meet the following eligibility criteria.

Visa Fees for United Kingdom Study Visa: