A list of documents required to successfully complete a student visa
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A completed and current Student visa online application form. An Immigration Health Surcharge application is part of your online Tier 4 application. You will be required to pay the Health Service surcharge of £475 per applicant per year.
Document checklist downloaded from your online application (includes UKVI & IHS reference number)
Your current passport
Your CAS number and statement. This will be emailed to you (It is your responsibility to check that the information in the CAS is accurate)
A bank statement to show required funds at closing balance (for a consecutive 28 days) dated within one month of Application. See below for funds you need to show. Earnings from a part-time job cannot be used as evidence of maintenance)
Evidence of previous study in the UK, if relevant (only if listed on your CAS)
Police registration certificate (if required, this will be stamped in your passport) with your current full postal address
Biometric Residence permit (if you have one) or your visa vignette in your passport
Your original qualification certificates used to assess your suitability for the course, if you are not extending to continue on your original course (only if listed on your CAS
Evidence of English language ability if required (only if listed on your CAS
You must have paid your tuition fees in full or show the balance in your bank account (for a consecutive 28 days) or provide a letter from an official financial sponsor (only a Government, University or international agency)
A fee of £494 payment is requested at the end of your online application form
Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) if required
If required:
Proof of living together if applying with dependent partner (council tax letter, a utility bill or joint bank statement)
Baby original birth certificate (if making first visa application for baby recently born in the UK)
Letter of consent from previous sponsor (if sponsored within the last 12 months)