Six notes about UK student visa

To apply for a UK student visa, candidates need to pay attention to prepare a complete application, submit it about 3 months in advance and avoid stating their intention to apply for a job or settle in the UK during the interview.

Four types of UK student visas

There are 4 main types of UK student visas: Student visa, Child student visa, Standard visitor visa and Study English in the UK.

In particular, Student Visa (over 16 years old) is for those wishing to study at university or master, doctoral. International students can come to the UK one month in advance if the course lasts more than 6 months, or one week in advance if the study duration is less than 6 months.

Child Student Visa (from 4 to 17 years old) is for people wishing to study in a private high school. Visa applicants need a letter of invitation from a UK school and sponsor.

Standard Visitor Visa for those wishing to attend short-term courses, English certificates or summer camps for up to 6 months. If you often come to the UK, you can apply for a Long - term Standard visitor visa with a duration of 2.5-10 years and can stay up to 6 months at a time.

Study English in the UK is intended for participants of a 6-12 month short English language course. You are allowed to stay here for the duration of your course, plus an additional 30 days, as long as your total stay in the UK does not exceed 11 months.

The campus of the University of Cambridge, England, on April 23. Photo: University of Cambridge Fanpage

Three conditions for applying for a UK student visa

If you want to apply for a UK student visa, you must meet at least the following three criteria:

- Receive an unconditional invitation to attend any course in the UK and have a sponsor for a licensed study abroad route.

- Proof of financial conditions, ensuring payment of tuition and living expenses when studying abroad.

- Satisfy the educational and knowledge requirements, have the ability to listen, speak, read and write English.

Visa application form

When applying for a UK student visa, you need to pay attention to your study abroad record and interview experience. Papers in the application must be in A4 size, unpinned, clamped, not plasticized, flat, and the letters on the papers are clear and easy to read. Financial records, academic records and papers and certificates need to be translated and notarized. Clear and transparent resume.

If the embassy sees your desire to experience a real UK education, it will be easier to get a visa. Therefore, international students need to know the information about the school they want to study in the UK, the financial situation of their parents, the future career orientation to answer the embassy's questions about the purpose of their visit. learn.

When asked about career direction, you should avoid emphasizing the intention to apply for a job and settle in the UK. The answer should be short, honest and ensure enough content, avoid answering yes or no in a curt way that causes loss of sympathy.

Visa application time

The best time to apply for a UK student visa is 3-6 months before your admission.

The Embassy processes student visas for 13-34 weeks. You need to pay attention to calls during this time as the embassy may contact you at any time to review and verify some information.

Visa fee

Student visa: 11-16 million VND.

Child student visa: 10-14 million VND.

With these two types of visa, the cost varies depending on whether you apply for a visa outside or within the UK, apply for a visa extension or upgrade.

Standard visitor visa: About 3 million VND.

Short - term study visa: About 6 million VND.

In addition, you also have to prepare the cost of printing papers, documents, financial proof, health care surcharge.

Visa period

International students can be granted a visa for up to 5-6 years depending on the program of study. For bachelor's programs and above, the duration of international students in the UK is not more than 5 years.

If you have completed a bachelor's course that lasts at least 4 years of study, the study abroad period can be up to 6 years. However, some other courses such as Medicine and Architecture have a longer duration. Other programs such as vocational certificates, colleges, and visas for international students usually last up to two years.

After completing your bachelor's program, you can apply for a student visa to study further, or apply for a working visa if you find a suitable job.