England Study Visa

Types of Student Visa of England

Generally, there are 2 main types of student visa of England for which you can apply for. The details are given below

Student Route Visa (formerly known as the Tier 4 General student visa)

This visa is for those students who want to pursue full-time education in the UK for at least 6 months. The students who apply for undergraduate, master, and doctoral degrees go to the UK through this visa.

Child Student Visa (also Tier 4)

This visa is designed for those students who are under 18 and want to study at a UK school.

England Study Visa Requirements

To apply for a study visa in England you have to meet the following requirements that are written below:

  • Admission Letter from University
  • English Proficiency Certificate (IELTS / PTE)
  • Bank Statement
  • Valid Passport
  • Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)
  • Medical Certificate
  • Police Character Certificate

These are the general requirements for a UK study visa anywhere from what you are applying for.

England Study Visa

England Study Visa Process

There are various steps involved in applying for a UK student visa. The details are given below:

  • Apply to the University 
  • Get a Sponsorship Letter From the University
  • Apply Online For Visa
  • Biometric Information: You must give your biometric information (fingerprints and photographs) at a visa application center.
  • Documents to Submit:
  1. Admission Letter
  2. Bank Statement
  3. English proficiency Certificate
  4. A Valid Passport
  5. Any other documents if required by the specific visa category you are applying for.
  • Pay the Visa Fee: You need to pay the application fee.
  • Attend an Appointment: You have to attend an appointment at the UK embassy.
  • Wait for a Decision

So, these were the steps involved in getting a student visa of England. If you need consultancy for the UK don’t hesitate to contact UK Immigration Experts.

England Study Visa Process

UK Student Visa Processing Time

If we talk about processing time for student visa of England, the UK government takes about 3 weeks or 15 working days to process your application. Keep in mind it is the time taken by UK government when you finally submit your application for England study visa.

UK Student Visa Bank Statement Requirement

Let’s look at the bank statement for the student visa of England. The total amount can vary depending on two factors:

  • Your Remaining University Fee (If the total fee is 10,000 Pounds and you have paid 5,000 Pounds then the remaining 5,000 Pounds) +
  • Expenses for 9 Months (1,000 Pounds to 1,200 Pounds Per Month)

Usually, the total bank statement amount for an England study visa can be 13,000 Pounds to 15,000 Pounds according to your specific situation. Remember the bank statement should not older than 3 months.

England Study Visa Fees

Application Fee:

  • Applying from Outside the UK: £363 (USD 476, PKR 133,000)
  • Applying from Inside the UK: £490 (USD 643, Pkr 179,000)

Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS):

  • £776 per year of your stay in the UK. This fee enables you to access the National Health Service (NHS) during your stay.

England Study Visa Price

You have to keep in mind about 10 Thousand pounds. If we talk about Pakistan, the UK study visa price from Pakistan is about 40 lakh rupees. There can be a slight change in price to your specific condition. You can take a rough idea from the details given below:

  • Initial University Fee 6,500 Pounds  (USD 8575, PKR 23,00,000)
  • English Proficiency Test 200 Pounds (USD 263, PKR 68,000)
  • Tuberculosis Test 40 Pounds (USD 52, PKR 15,000)
  • Embassy Fee 490 Pounds (USD 650, PKR 176,000)
  • IHS Fee 776 Pounds (USD 1023, PKR 278,000)
  • Bank Statement 1,650 Pounds (USD 2176, PKR 600,000 to 700,000) (If not owned)
  • Plane Ticket 600 Pounds (USD 791, PKR 200,000 to 250,000)

Remember, minor expenses such as traveling, expenses involved in documentation, and shopping are not involved in this information.