You will need to provide the following documents with your visa application:
- Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) number
- evidence of finances
- proof of progress/qualifications as stated on your CAS (original certificates)
- proof of English language proficiency as stated on your CAS (original certificates)
- Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate (if applicable)
- passport
- visa fee
- photo
Visa applicants in some countries are required to take a TB test before applying for their visa.
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You must include originals of all documents. You should also provide a copy of each document. If a document is not in English, the original must be accompanied by a fully certified translation by a professional translator.
Certificate of Acceptance (CAS)
A Certificate for Acceptance of Studies (CAS) will be sent to you automatically once you have accepted your unconditional offer. You will receive this electronically.
This will not be more than 4 months before the start of your course.
Please note the CAS statement is a summary of the information we have already sent to UKBA, not an official document. In order to obtain a Tier 4 visa you will have to provide the UKBA with the CAS number which is in the statement.
It is important that you check the CAS statement. Please email us (stating 'CAS' in the subject line) if any information contained in the statement is wrong and we will then have to notify the UKBA.
Evidence of finances
You must be able to prove that you have enough money in your bank account to pay your tuition fees and to maintain you during your studies.
- proof must be in the form of original bank statements or a bank letter covering 28 days. These must be on official bank paper with the bank logo, and letters must be stamped.
- statements should begin no more than one month before the date of your application
- you may use your bank statements or those of your parents/legal guardians
If you have paid any tuition fees or university accommodation fees/deposit, you will need to submit your receipts with your application as proof of payment, as this will not be mentioned on your CAS. If you have the receipt, you can reduce that amount from the total amount needed in your bank account. You can obtain the receipt from Student Finance.
How much do you need?
If you are extending your visa at home and are currently studying in the UK or have completed a course of study in the UK in the last four months you will need £1,200 plus course fees for the first year. If you have overstayed your visa you may need to show £5,400 - please check with an adviser.
- If you are using your parents' or legal guardians' bank statements, you must also provide a birth certificate to prove your relationship with them. You will also need an original signed and dated letter from them giving consent for you to use the money for your study in the UK.
- You can use overseas statements, but if they are not in English, you must also send a fully certified translation by a professional translator. This must include the translator's qualifications, confirmation from the translator that it is an accurate translation of the original document, the date, and the translator's signature
- If you are using overseas currency, you must write on the document the closing balance in pounds sterling. Use the official exchange rate on the OANDA website.
These amounts must be held in your personal bank account for a minimum period of 28 days. The end of that 28 day period must not be more than one month before the date of your application, for which you must show bank statements/other evidence.
If you are receiving official financial sponsorship or government sponsorship
You will need a letter from the sponsor confirming the length and amount of the sponsorship. If your sponsorship covers all your maintenance, you only need this letter.
If your sponsorship covers only part of your maintenance, you will need to provide a bank statement or letter confirming that you have the remaining money. The letter must be stamped.
If you are extending your time in the UK or have received sponsorship within the last 12 months, you will also need confirmation from your sponsor that they consent to you re-entering the UK to continue your studies.
If you have paid any tuition fees or accommodation fees/deposit
You will need to submit your receipts with your application as proof of payment, as this will not be mentioned on the visa letter. If you have the receipt, you can reduce that amount from the total amount needed in your bank account.
You can obtain the receipt from Student Finance.
Proof of qualifications/progress
If you are a new student you will need proof of your qualifications as outlined in your CAS statement, including your English language proficiency if relevant.
Please provide original certificates and/or transcripts.
Proof of English language proficiency
English language requirements for all four components will be on your CAS statement.
You will need to provide originial certificates to prove you meet the requirements.
Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate
If you are a postgraduate student you may need get an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.
If you do need an ATAS certificate you should apply early (at least 1 month before you apply for your visa). There are often delays in processing ATAS applications.
This information is for guidance only for up to date and accurate information please visit the UKBA website: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
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Certificate of Acceptance
We will contact you automatically once you have accepted your unconditional offer. This will not be more than 4 months before the start of your course.
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