Types of Visa Processing for the United Kingdom

 Home to one of the best universities in the world and apart from being an ideal tourist destination, the UK is on the charts of providing the best education to its national and international crowd. Every year, students from almost every part of the world choose the UK as their educational stop. With eras passing now, UK education has only grown to be one of the most talked about.

 

The interest among international students to study in the UK is visible with the number of students enrolling every year. More than 90 universities in the Kingdom fall under the best universities in the world for higher education and the results are quite obvious too.

 

With such an emerging crowd, it is important to know how this process works as well. There are two types of visas provided to study in the UK for international students. Here is the description of both:

 

1. Tier 4 (General) UK Visa: This visa is for those who are visiting the UK for a long-term course, like for a bachelors, masters, or a PhD degree, and for students who belong outside the EU. Anyone over 16 years can apply for a tier 4 visa.

 

Documents required to apply for a tier 4 UK student visa are:

 

• Proof of offer letter at a place or course in the UK
• Proof of enough bank balance with the help of bank receipts, slips, and recent statements
• A current and valid passport
• Additional documents like medical reports and other proofs of funding may be required

 

Those applying for a tier 4 visa and are under 18 will need to provide valid documents and details of a parent or guardian.

 

Cost of tier 4 general visa

 

• For an individual, a tier 4 visa can cost about £335 (approx. INR 34820)
• An additional £335 may be required for dependents

 

In tier 4 general visas, students are given the flexibility to work part-time, extend their stay, and bring family members. In case a student wishes to extend their visa, it can be done while staying in the UK itself.

 

2. Short-term study visa: A short-term visa is of either 6 or 11 months, depending upon the course a student decides to take.

·        A 6-month term is for non-English language courses

·        An 11-month term is for English language courses

 

To apply for a short-term visa, the following are the necessary requirements:

 

• Proof of acceptance in the UK at a recognized institution or place of study
• Proof of enough bank balance to suffice the entire stay and tuition fee
• A valid and current passport
• Details of the study and stay location
• A letter of acceptance from your institution stating the course name, the study duration, and consolidated cost
• Medical reports may be asked but this varies from country-to-country requirements

The short-term study visa is applicable for students under and above 18. However, if you are under 18, you will need to show valid documents depicting the arrangements for your travel and stay, and valid permission from a parent/guardian along with their valid contact details.

 

Cost of a short-term visa

 

• A 6-month visa costs £93 (approx. INR 9530)
• An 11-month visa costs £179 (approx. INR 18339)

 

Another rule to abide by is that a student cannot work part-time, bring family members, or extend the visa duration on a short-term visa.

 

Another major requirement of studying in the UK, despite the type of visa applied, is the proof of an English proficiency test for students hailing from non-English speaking countries. Valid scores of an IELTS or a TOEFL exam are required while applying for a UK visa.

 

Students can apply for their visa 3 months prior to the intended date of visit and can move to the country 1 month before the commencement of their course, provided the course must be for more than 6 months.

 

A UK student visa can be applied online (here - https://www.gov.uk/apply-to-come-to-the-uk). This process may be a little difficult for freshers. Hence, it is recommended to seek expertise. We are one of the leading overseas education consultants and can help you reach your destination safely. Book a call with us and clear out your queries, if any.

 

Read more: UK Point Based Immigration System - Summarised

Here's How to Apply for New Zealand Student Visa!

 

New Zealand is known for its picturesque landscape, excellent quality of education, high standard of living and top-class educational institutions and is the country that offers Indian students an opportunity to study there.
For pursuing higher education in New Zealand, students are required to obtain a New Zealand Student Visa.  There are four types of visas offered by New Zealand to pursue education. Let us know about those:

• Fee Paying Student Visa:

This type of student visa is applicable for the students willing to study full-time for up to four years.

• Exchange Student Visa: 

This type of visa is for the students willing to study a full-time program for up to four years for an approved student exchange program.

• Foreign Government Supported Student Visa: 

This type of visa is for the students willing to study full-time for up to four years on a foreign government loan or scholarship.
All the above-mentioned visas are applicable for students over 18 years of age.

An Indian student willing to study in New Zealand will be most probably applicable for a Fee-Paying Student Visa. To apply for the same, applicants are required to fulfil the New Zealand student visa requirements. They are as follows.

Documents required to obtain a New Zealand Visa: 

All the mentioned documents are required to obtain a Fee-Paying Student Visa.

• Applicant’s valid passport
• Letter of acceptance at the New Zealand University. The letter should mention the duration of the program, tuition fee, and the course should be approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
• A written guarantee from an applicant or the university that suitable accommodation is available for the applicant in New Zealand.
• An evidence to buy a return ticket after the completion of the course.
• Evidence of sufficient funds to cover the living expenses during the stay in New Zealand which will be NZ$ 15,000 for a year.
• Academic documents like transcripts, diplomas, degrees or certificates.
• Student visa application forms
• Visa application fee
• Passport-sized photographs

The process to apply for a New Zealand Student Visa:

Applicants must apply for a New Zealand student visa online via the New Zealand Immigration website (https://cutt.ly/3bZlHTo ). A student from India is required to make the payment for applying for the visa.

• Online Application: NZD 330 (approx. INR 16,500)
• Paper-Based Application: USD $ 222 (approx. INR 15,300)

Applicants must apply at least 120 days prior to the intended date of the program. The application date is considered when the student pays the application fees.
 

English Language Requirements: 

It is a must to provide evidence of proficiency in the English Language to obtain a New Zealand Student Visa. For this, students need to appear for the IELTS examination and secure the required bands.
Applying for a Student Visa can be a daunting task, do consider contacting us as we will guide you on how to go about the entire visa application process. We have been working in the study abroad service sector for over two decades now and know how exactly it works.

Know Entry Requirements to Get US Study VISA

 

Pursuing higher education in the USA opens many avenues for the students. The government of the USA provides ample opportunities to Indian students to pursue their higher education in their country on obtaining a US student visa. There are three types of US Government visas and they all have different requirements.

Types of Student Visas:

• F-1 Student Visa: To study bachelor’s or master’s degree at an accredited US institute

• J Exchange Visa: To participate in exchange programs

• M Student Visa: To study vocational and non-academic courses

On getting the offer letter from the university, students are required to request the university for I-20 and on receiving it from the International university, they can proceed for the study visa.

USA Visa Requirements:

To apply for a student visa, students must meet the USA Study Visa Requirements. They are as follows:

• An applicant must have a valid passport with a validity date at least six months beyond your period of stay.

• An applicant must have a recent passport size photograph.

• An applicant must show the confirmation page of DS-160.

• An applicant should have a Form I -20.

• An application must have made the payment of application fees for SEVIS.

• An application must be non-immigrant.

Additional documents for the US VISA:

• Transcripts, diplomas, degrees, or certificates to show the academic preparation documents.

• Evidence of having sufficient fund to take care of the living expenses and other required charges during the period of the stay.

• Bank Statements

• For living expenses and accommodation charges, financial undertaking by a sponsor

• An Air ticket to the home country to show the evidence that an applicant will leave the country after the successful completion of the course.

After graduation, students are eligible to work for 12 months on the OTP i.e, optional practical training. Students can work on their visas for a year on the successful completion of their degree course. This is temporary employment permission that allows students an opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of their study. After expiring the student visa, applicants are required to apply for a work visa if they wish to continue working in the USA.

In case if the student is married and is taking the spouse along in the USA, then the spouse will be on the F2 dependent visa. It is a type of non-immigrant dependent visa where immediate family members of the F1 student visa holders can allow to come to the USA. Dependents on the visa include unmarried children under the age of 21 and spouse.

English Language Requirements:

In order to get F-1 and F-2 visas, it is important that the applicant and co-applicant must be well-versed with the English language. They must provide the evidence of English language proficiency. For this, the applicant and the co-applicant must appear for IELTS, PTE, or TOEFL examination.

So, there were the student visa requirements for an applicant. Applying for a student visa can be a daunting task, feel free to get in touch with us. Schedule a free counselling session with us.