How to apply

You must submit your visa application in person at the UK Visa Application Centres. This is because your biometric details will be taken at the same time. We strongly recommend that you visit an Application Centre by prior appointment, saving you unnecessary waiting time. Click here to schedule an appointment.

You can make an application in 3 easy steps:-

1. Pay your visa fee at the designated bank branches or alternatively at the bank teller counter at the Visa Application Centres. Click here to get the list of bank branches where the fees can be paid.
2. Print the visa application form and complete the same.
3. Visit the UK Visa Application Centre to submit your visa application pack and supporting documents, and for biometric enrolment.

Visa applications have to be made on IM2A forms, which are available free of cost at the British Embassies. This form has to be filled up by the student and submitted to the embassy, along with the Visa application fee and the required documents as mentioned below.

Immigration Rules for Students

• You must intend to study at a publicly funded university or college, a bonafide private institution or a fee-paying independent school.
• You must   be able to and intend to follow a full time degree course, or a weekday, full time course at a single institution involving at least 15 hours of organized, daytime study per week.
• You must be able to pay for your course and the living expenses of your husband or wife and children (if they are with you) without working in UK or claiming public funds.
• You must not intend to work in UK unless you are accepted for a course lasting longer than six months, when you may work part-time or during vacations.