Tier 4 Visa Checklist
- 07 August 2019
- Immigration
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If you are a non-EEA national and wish to study in the UK, then you can do so through the Tier 4 visa route. If you are applying from outside of the UK, then here is a quick checklist of documents required for the application.
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| Online Application Form which has confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) | 14-digit reference number which is issued to applicant by the university upon acceptance of an unconditional offer.
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| Valid Tuberculosis test certificate (if applicable) | If applicant has resided in any of the Home Office listed countries and intends to come to the UK for more than 6 months, then they must take the test. | |
| Original current passport and previous expired passports | Must have at least one blank page in current passport. | |
| Passport sized photograph | This must be a recent photograph. | |
| ATAS certificate (if applicable)
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Applicant may be required to provide an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate if they intend to study a science and technology course. However, the offer letter and CAS will specify this. | |
| All qualifications listed in CAS statement
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Applicant will need to provide their academic certificates or transcripts. This will enable the university to assess the applicant’s suitability for the course. | |
| Certificate of IETS for UKVI
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If the course is below degree level then the applicant will need to obtain a IELTS for UKVI certificate. If the course is at degree level, then the sponsor will assess the applicant’s English language proficiency. | |
| Parental Consent Letter | If the applicant is under the age of 18, then the parents must provide a letter to confirm their relationship to the child, that they consent to the application and consent to the applicant’s living arrangements. | |
| Evidence of the applicant’s finances that meet the requirements of Tier 4 for applicant and any dependants | Applicants will be required to provide evidence that they have adequate funds to maintain themselves in the UK and to pay for their tuition fees. | |
| Parent’s consent letter and birth certificate if using their bank statements | Birth certificate or adoption certificate must be provided to show evidence of relationship. | |
| Letter of confirmation from financial sponsor if being financially sponsored. | The applicant can receive official financial sponsorship from Her Majesty’s Government, applicant’s home government, British Council, an international organisation, an international company, university and a UK independent school. | |
| Immigration Health Surcharge | Applicant will be required to pay £300 per year. If visa is for 3 years the total of £900 will need to be paid upfront. |
If you are a non-EEA national and wish to study in the UK, then you can do so through the Tier 4 visa route.
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