TYPES OF STUDENT VISA: ENGLAND
The steps you need to follow to get a student visa are different for each country, but the documents required by countries in the process are similar. Therefore, you should research the documents required by the country you are going to study and the process of issuing a student visa. Otherwise, even if you choose the best school and get accepted, you will not have a chance to go unless your visa is granted.
UK STUDENT VISA
A UK student visa is the type of visa you should get if you are going to study in the UK. The UK student visa is divided into sections within itself. There are 3 different types. These types are determined by the nature and duration of education.
• UK Visitor Student Visa
• UK Student Visa Extension
• UK Tier 4 Student Visa (Long Term)
UK STUDENT VISITOR VISA
The UK visitor student visa is valid for a limited period of 6 months. If you will study for more than 6 months, this type of visa will not be suitable for you. Even if the training you will receive is for 1 month, the validity period of your visa does not change, it remains fixed as 6 months.
If you need to apply for this type of visa, you do not need to submit any proof of language proficiency. The most important document you need to submit is the acceptance letter that proves you have been accepted by the institution you will study at.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR A STUDENT VISA TO THE UK
• UK visa application form
• Your passport
• Your 2 biometric photos
• Acceptance letter from the school you want to study
• Documents showing your family or financial situation
• Documents showing that you have learned English
• Military status certificate for men
• Student certificate with English translation if you are a student
• If you are not a student, your last school diploma or transcript translated into English
• Copy of marriage certificate if married
• Copy of title deed and vehicle license
• Your birth certificate
• Your travel health insurance
BB STUDENT VISA EXTENSION
You should apply for this type of visa if you want to study in the UK for between 6 and 11 months. If you are going to study a language, you should include in your application file documents showing how you will support yourself during your studies.
Your file for an extended UK student visa should include, among other documents, your test results showing your level of English.
BB 4 STUDENT VISA
If you are traveling to the UK for long-term study, you need to apply for a Tier 4 student visa. This visa type is used for university, master's, doctoral and many certificate courses. Persons over 16 years of age can apply for this type of visa.
You must fully and accurately include in your application file your purpose of travel to the country and how you will pay for your expenses during your studies. At the same time, your language proficiency certificate should be in your file. A minimum B1 level of English is required.
As the types of UK student visas vary according to the period of study to be taken, you should pay attention to these periods when applying.