What should I prepare for applying for a UK study visa?

1. What should I prepare for applying for a UK study visa?

1. Passport

The passport used to apply for a UK study visa must be valid for at least 6 months and have at least blank visa pages on both sides of the same page. If the validity period of your passport is approaching, it is recommended to apply for a new passport in time. If you have both the old and new passports when applying for a visa, you need to provide them at the same time.

2. Visa form

After signing the online visa application form (VAF9PBS), you must fill in the visa form online, print it out after submission, sign it, and then submit it to the visa center. If you are unable to print when submitting the online form, you may refill and submit the application form.

3. Visa Self-Assessment Form

Signed Visa Schedule 8: Self-Assessment Form. Like the visa form, print it out after submitting it online.

4. Visa fee

British student study visa application requires a visa fee of 310 pounds. (Subject to actual situation) 5. Visa application photos

To apply for a British high school student visa, you need to provide a recent 35mm frameless white background front color clear photo with a size of approximately 45mmx35mm.

6. UK Study Abroad Admission Confirmation Number (CAS)

When applying for a UK high school study abroad visa, you need to provide the UK Study Abroad Admission Confirmation Number (CAS). And at the same time, provide the original documents of relevant certificates, qualifications or other proofs of the sponsoring party in CAS, such as: originals and copies of graduation certificates, degree certificates, complete transcripts and language scores, etc.

Before submitting, please pay attention to whether you have submitted the original copies of all materials in full (all transcripts and degree certificates issued by the school should have English translations stamped by the school).

7. Household register

If the funds used to prove funds are in the name of the applicant’s parents/legal guardians, or the applicant is under 18 years old, you need to apply for a British high school Submit the original household registration book when applying for a study abroad visa.

8. Birth certificate

If when applying for a British high school study visa, it appears: the funds are in the name of the applicant’s parents/legal guardian, the applicant is under 18 years old, and both parties If they do not appear in the same household register, the applicant's birth certificate needs to be submitted when applying for a visa.

9. Confirmation of financial support

If when applying for a British high school study visa, the funds used to prove that the funds are in a joint account, the applicant is one of the account holders, or in In the name of the applicant's parents (one or both)/legal guardian, the applicant must submit the household registration book/birth certificate, and a letter signed by the parents. This proves that the sponsor agrees to provide financial support for your study and confirms its relationship with you. (It is therefore recommended that the funds be deposited in an account under the applicant’s name)

10. Deposit certificate

To apply for a British high school study visa, the amount required is 250,000-300,000 yuan (specific amount Subject to CAS), proof of funds in the form of deposit. Proof of funds can be provided by one of the following three items: bank deposit slip, passbook, or original bank statement with official seal. The recommended freezing period for funds used for certificates of deposit is 2-3 months (it is recommended for regular deposits, current deposits are also acceptable, but please note that some banks cannot issue certificates of deposit for current deposits.

Also note that the deposit period The deposit certificate must be issued within 28 days (from the deposit date to the date of issuance of the deposit certificate). If the deposit certificate is issued within 28 days, the visa will not be submitted, or the visa will be refused. If the deposit certificate has not been submitted for more than 28 days, a new deposit certificate needs to be issued. 11. Proof of parents’ income. If the funds are in the UK when applying for a UK study visa. In the name of the applicant’s parents/legal guardian, the income certificate of the applicant’s parents must be submitted at the same time.

12. ATAS certification

If it is marked in the applicant’s CAS study abroad confirmation letter. JACCode instructions, you need to submit ATAS certification (it takes about 45 days)

13. Tuberculosis test report

During the specific visa application process, you need to follow the instructions of the British Embassy in China. Requirements and changes should be adjusted in a timely manner.

2. UK study visa interview skills

1. Clothing

The first impression is very important in the UK where dress is important. What you wear is even more important when you are in person. Although it is important, the principle is simple: if you are a student, you should dress like a student. If you are working, you should have a style that you have been working for a while. In other words, don't dress too casually. Although the British pay great attention to dressing, it does not mean that you must wear a suit.

2. Politeness and smile

Politeness and smile are also very important and closely related to the first impression. In fact, most of our Chinese students do a good job. Here are some details.

Let’s talk about knocking first. You must knock before entering. It is rude not to knock. Generally, knock twice. Just go in at the door. You don't have to wait for the people inside to say please come in, because the people inside know you want to come in.

3. The correct approach is: knock on the door twice, open the door, close the door gently, and then say good morning/afternoon

Let’s talk about eyes and smiles, the visa officer and you When speaking, you should smile naturally, look at the other person instead of looking around, and look at the visa officer's entire face rather than focusing on specific organs such as the eyes, nose, or mouth.

4. The way of expression should be clear

It is common for slips of the tongue to occur due to nervousness during the interview process for studying in the UK. Therefore, do not think about using brilliant but unfamiliar expressions to avoid confusion, incomprehension, incoherent speech, or wandering eyes. In addition, it is also a good strategy to prepare in advance the frequently asked questions that visa officers like.

5. Issues that the visa officer wants to know during the visa interview for studying in the UK

There are three major issues that the visa officer would like to know during the visa interview process.

1) The purpose of international students studying in the UK, whether there is an admission notice from a regular school, and whether the student’s identity is true.

2) Whether international students have enough financial ability to pay for various expenses while studying in the UK.

3) Whether international students have the tendency to immigrate, whether they have plans to return to their country, whether they have long-term plans, and whether they will engage in professional-related work after returning to their country.

6. Maintain a correct mentality when applying for a visa.

No matter what the result of the visa is, no matter what the interview process is, the psychological strategy of maintaining a normal mind is also the mentality that is easiest to perform at your best. A normal mind is also the most confident psychological attitude. There may be times when the situation is unfavorable during the interview, but a normal mind is the trump card that is most conducive to a comeback in the end.

7. Avoid the tendency of immigration

A country does not recruit international students to increase the number of citizens. Therefore, a reasonable study abroad plan and a clear plan to return to the country after graduation are all important factors for whether it can obtain Sign is a very important factor. In addition, you must explain your future development clearly so that the visa officer can hear it clearly, instead of being thought that you will immigrate and stay in the UK to work, otherwise it will increase the risk of visa rejection.

3. Approximate cost of accommodation for studying in the UK

1. Homestay

Homestay with a local family in the UK is one of the more popular ways at present. Apply for Generally, it is done online. The school will have a responsible department and focus directly on the official application interface. Everyone can filter according to their own requirements.

The choice is two-way. The application needs to fill in your basic situation and accommodation requirements. After receiving the application, the family can also conduct an inspection of the student. The fee is generally charged on a monthly basis, and it takes one month to prepare. It's usually between 5,000-8,000 yuan. If you need catering services, you need to pay extra.

2. Student Dormitory

International students have priority in applying for dormitories. There are single rooms and multi-person suites to choose from. The rooms are generally not very big, but the basic equipment is It is relatively complete, and the application is also submitted directly to the school. As long as there is still a house, it will be directly allocated to the student.

The higher-end one is Catered, which in addition to having an independent location, will also come with two meals in the morning and evening; the ordinary one is Self-Catered, Studio is a standard single room with complete bathroom, En-Suite and Standard are both They are suites. The former has a private bathroom, while the latter only has a shared bathroom.

To move into the dormitory, you need to pay a deposit, which is one month’s rent. The rent is paid in weekly installments. It costs 800-1,200 yuan per week and 3,200-4,800 yuan per month. If you cancel the lease, you need to pay a deposit. The equipment will be inspected at the time, and if there is no damage, the full amount will be refunded. If there is any damage, the deposit will be taken directly from the deposit.

3. Rent a house independently

After arriving in the UK, you will find that renting a house by yourself is actually cheaper than living in a dormitory, especially if you rent a house with other people, so many students After studying for one academic year and having better friends, I will choose to quit the dormitory and rent a house directly.

Everyone must confirm the safety when renting a house. The more reliable channel is an intermediary. Although it requires extra money, it can save a lot of trouble in the future. However, you still need to carefully check the surrounding and internal configuration of the house to confirm No safety hazards.

There will be more room types to choose from. If you live alone, the area of ??a single room will be larger; shared housing has different sizes such as Standard and House. The more people staying, the more cost-effective it is, but everyone must You must confirm in advance that the monthly rent after amortization is between 3,000 and 5,000 yuan per year.