How to Obtain a Student Visa to the UK

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The British government puts a high value on attracting foreign students to come study in their county, from all over the world, and prides itself on its history and its diversity. UK universities are renowned all over the world, for having some of the highest academic standards, while harboring some of the finest higher learning institutions in the entire world. UK universities have a reputation around the world for not only being some of the best schools academic wise, but also culturally and spiritually as well. If you are looking to join the already 1.3 million students currently studying in the UK, the first thing you'll have to do is get a student visa. You may want to first contact an immigration lawyer in the UK to see if you are eligible to get a student visa.

To obtain a student visa you will need to supply the UK immigration services with several documents. You will need to obtain a formal acceptance letter from the school or university you will be attending, not to mention proof that you are the actual recipient of this letter. You will most likely need to contact the admissions office, at the college or university you will be attending, to provide you with an original signed document, indicating the purpose and length of your study. You must also make sure that your school of choice is registered with the Department of Education and Skills Register of Education and Training Providers. This is a basic requirement for admittance, and you will not be able to enter the UK without it.

You will then need to complete and submit an online application form on the visa4UL website, where you will incur a small fee to complete the application. After your online application has been submitted, and completed, you will send in the completed application to the British Embassy Government Consulate that is located in your area. Upon obtaining clearance from this consulate, you are free to enter the UK and start studying.

To complete the process you will need a valid passport, and evidence of your residential status in the country where you reside. You will need a passport photo, and possibly evidence of government sponsorship, if applicable. You will also need to prove financial support for yourself, during your stay in the United Kingdom. A student visa to the UK is usually good for about a year. Students cannot work more than 20 hours while classes are in session and any dependent that may be accompanying you will need to file for a separate visa as well.

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Disclaimer: Please note that these articles and the information contained herein are purely for general guidance and do not constitute a professional legal or any other opinion as to the merits of a particular application or whether specific immigration requirements have been met of a particular category. This information is generic and should not be relied upon as a definitive guide to fulfilling specific category requirements. However should any individual do so it is at his or her own risk for which UK Migration Lawyers Limited cannot be held responsible in any way.

About the Author: Gazala Rashid has been an immigration lawyer in the UK since 1999. She has great expertise in all aspects of UK immigration, asylum and nationality law, and you may view her articles on these topics in her blog at www.ukmigrationlawyers.co.uk/blog

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