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Immigration requirements
Student visas can be obtained from the new Visa
Application Centres in Delhi and the British Deputy High Commissions
in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. Students need to prove that they
have an unconditional offer on a full time course, proof of accommodation,
sufficient funds to cover the entire cost of studying and living
in Britain and that they intend to return home on completion of
their course.
Documents that are required for a student visa
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Completed visa
application form (IM2A and IM2S) with two passport size photographs.
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Valid passport
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Visa Fee (non-
refundable) |
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Letter of unconditional
acceptance from a UK institution for a full time course |
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Proof of funding
(ie bank statement, details of securities held, chartered
accountant's certification, I Tax clearance, letter from sponsor
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Attested copies
of education certificates and English language test (IELTS)
score sheet (if applicable) |
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Proof of accommodation
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Working in the UK
Can I work whilst I am studying in the UK?
Most students on courses of more than 6 months will be given a
passport stamp that allows them to work part-time during the term
(up to 20 hours a week) and any number of hours during the vacations.
For further information from UKCOSA
about this topic, download the Guidance Note, 'Students and employment'.
Can my husband/wife/son/daughter work whilst I study in the
UK?
This will depend on the amount of time you are given to study
in the UK. If you are given 12 months or more, then your husband/wife/son/daughter
joining you in the UK should be given a passport stamp which allows
him or her to work. For further information from UKCOSA
about this topic, download the Guidance Note, 'Dependants of international
students'.
Can I stay in the UK to work after I have finished studying?
It may be possible for you to stay on in the UK for practical
training or work experience. Under the 'Training and Work Experience
Scheme', employers can apply for permits to employ a person in
a particular post. It may also be possible to stay on in the UK
under the 'Innovators Scheme'. Note however, that it is very difficult
to stay on in the UK after your studies under the 'full work permit
scheme'. For further information from UKCOSA
about this topic, download the Guidance Note, 'Students and employment'.
BOND
Scottish
International Resource Programme
Related Links
British High
Commission in India
Foreign Commonwealth
Office
Department
for Education and Skills
UKCOSA
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