Do I need to apply for a British student visa to study in the UK? How does the application process go?

How much is the visa for studying in the UK? Want to study in England? Find out whether you need to apply for a British student visa and the application process. British visa requirements and general immigration standards are managed by the British Visa and Immigration Bureau, which has an easy-to-navigate website to help you determine whether you need a British student visa. Although Swiss nationals and nationals from EU/EEA countries do not need visas to study in the UK at present, all other international students may need visas. The result of the referendum on Britain's withdrawal from the EU led to some uncertainties in visa regulations, but the British government indicated that the rights and status of EU citizens would not change before 202 1.

? Student visa fees in the UK At present, the fee for a level 4 student visa is 348 pounds (about 440 US dollars), and each dependent needs to pay an additional fee of 348 pounds. You also need to pay an annual health care surcharge of 65,438+050 pounds (about 65,438+090 dollars) to use the National Health Service (NHS) during your hospitalization (this will increase to 300 pounds (about 380 dollars) from the end of 2065,438+08). A six-month short-term study visa costs 97 pounds (about 65,438 US dollars).

? Type of British student visa If you are taking short-term courses and are over 18 years old, you may be eligible for a short-term study visa. Most short-term courses are valid for up to 6 months, and English language courses can be extended to 1 1 month. If you want to take a longer course, you need to ensure that the institution you choose holds a Tier4Responder license. You can apply for a Tier 4 student visa (if you are 4- 17 years old and want to go to an independent school in the UK), or you can apply for a Tier 4 student visa for students aged 16 and above.

? British student visa requirements Once you get a course place, your course provider may be willing to help you apply for a British student visa; Ask if this is the case. You can apply for a visa three months before the course starts. Check the average visa processing time in your country/region to ensure that there is enough time. British student visas are issued through a score-based system. In order to meet all visa requirements for British students, you need to provide: details of your passport, a recent photo, unconditional admission to the courses provided by a licensed Tier 4 guarantor, and proof of the "Confirmation of Learning Admission" (CAS) form provided by your course provider (worth 30 points).

Proof of financial support can be a bank statement or a letter from a financial sponsor, indicating that you can pay tuition, accommodation and living expenses. If you study in Britain outside London, you must prove that you have a monthly living allowance of 65,438+0,065,438+05 (about 65,438+0,300 US dollars). If you study in London, you must prove that you have a monthly living allowance of 1.265 (about 1.600 US dollars).