UK Study Visa Requirements - Documents, Eligibility & Fees

Indian passport holders who are willing to apply for a UK Study visa can find the necessary visa information on this page. In the following, you can find UK Student visa requirements which mainly include the visa documents and eligibility criteria. General guidelines to be followed at the time of submission of United Kingdom Study visa documents are mentioned on the page. For further visa consultation, you can contact BTW Visa Executives.

 

Following is the list of documents required for UK Study visa for Indians.
  • Passport

      The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

    • It must have minimum two blank pages for the visa stamp.
    • It must be original and genuine.
    • It must be valid for 6 months ahead of the span of stay.
    • It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

    One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.

  • Old Passport

      If available, the old passport must also be provided meeting the given criteria

    • If any of the traveler has old passport, it must be submitted along with latest passport.
    • It must be original and in a good condition to access the required information.

    Without the old passport, you cannot get the visa stamp. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

  • Acceptance Letter For Offer

      It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason


    Important to show that you have accepted the offer from the foreign company.

  • Bank Statement

      The Bank statement is a mandatory document and it should meet the following criteria

    • It must be original and should have the bank's stamp and signature on every page.

    If the Bank Statement doesn't show enough funds or shows irrelevant expenditure, it could lead to visa rejection on financial means. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

  • Medical Reports

      The medical documents must be genuine and should match the criteria mentioned in the following

    • It must be original and issued from an authorized medical organization.

    If the medical reports do not approve of your health to travel, you may not be able to get the visa. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

  • Educational Documents

      Educational documents are obligatory for certain visas. They must follow the given criteria

    • It must be the highest qualification certificate provided as per the consular's requirement.

    Including some of the short term visas, without educational documents you will be granted a student visa or a work visa. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

  • Sponsorship Letter

      The Sponsorship letter is a compulsory document which must meet the given requirements

    • It must mention the dates of arrival and departure.
    • It must specify the profession of the sponsorer.
    • It must specify the applicant's relationship with the sponsorer.
    • It must mention the details of the applicant as well as the sponsorer as per the passport and the ID copy provided.
    • It must be addressed to the respective diplomatic mission.

    Without the sponsorship letter and an improper proof of your financial means, there are chances that your visa may get rejected. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

  • Apartment Bookings

      It must follow the required criteria

    • It must mention the details of the residing customer as per the passport.
    • It must specify the dates of stay.
    • It must be obtained on the provider's letterhead and should have all the important details like the name, contact number and address.

    If you are staying in an aprtment during your time in another country, apartment bookings must be provided as proof of accommodation.

  • Covering Letter From Applicant

      The covering letter provided by the visa applicant should be acceptable based on the following guidelines

    • It must mention other details as well as per the Consular's request.
    • It must mention the accommodation details of the applicant.
    • It must mention the person who will be bearing all the expenses during the trip, if not travelling alone.
    • It must specify the traveller's relationship with the fellow travellers if not travelling alone.
    • It must clearly specify the traveller's purpose of visit.
    • It must mention the travel dates as per the invitation letter or the booked flight tickets.
    • It must mention all the details as per the passport.

    Covering letter is the first document that is seen by the consular. If the covering letter is not appropriate, it may cause your visa to get rejected as well. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

  • Language Test

Eligibility for getting United Kingdom Study Visa:

In order to be eligible to travel to the country on a visa, you will have to meet the following eligibility criteria.

  1. Be a genuine traveller-You must have a valid and good intention behind travelling to the country.

  2. Eligible to bear all expenses -You must possess sufficient funds to support yourself and any dependents throughout the stay.

  3. Reasons to return - You must have strong ties in your home country that will ensure that you will return after your stay.

  4. Be of good character - You must have a clean criminal track record and be of good character. You may have to provide PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) for the same.

  5. Be in good health -You must at least meet the minimum health requirements required by the authorities.

Visa Fees for United Kingdom Study Visa:

Entry Stay Duration Validity Fees
Multiple entry Normal 6 months 6 months 9042.0
Multiple entry Normal 6 months 2 years 30124.0
Multiple entry Normal 6 months 5 years 54706.0
Multiple entry Normal 6 months 10 years 68561.0
Multiple entry Express 6 months 6 months 23956.0
Multiple entry Express 6 months 2 years 46124.0
Multiple entry Express 6 months 5 years 70706.0
Multiple entry Express 6 months 10 years 84561.0
Multiple entry Super Express 6 months 6 months 67956.0
Multiple entry Super Express 6 months 2 years 90124.0
Multiple entry Super Express 6 months 5 years 114706.0
Multiple entry Super Express 6 months 10 years 128561.0

*Important Note:

Embassy/Consulate reserves the right to ask for additional documents or personal appearance for an interview in special cases. Submission of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee that a visa is granted, so It's recommonded to get the professional visa consultation. Submission of incomplete documentation or refusal to appear for a special visa interview may result in the rejection of your visa application .

Although the information on this website has been prepared with utmost care. However, regulations and requirements are subject to change.

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