Do You Need A Visa To Study Abroad?

TILAK NAGAR, India - Feb. 16, 2023 - PRLog -- Everything study abroad students need to know about the Tier 4 UK Student Visa
If you're going to be studying abroad for a semester or year, you will probably need a student visa.

Seeing as getting approved for a visa through the UK Education Consultants in Delhi is not harder, I'll use them as an example. In the UK you can study a course lasting up to 6 months as a student visitor, i.e. without applying for a visa. However, If you want to study in the UK for more than 6 months and/or you want to work at all while you're there, you need to get a visa under Tier 4 of the points-based system. Speaking from experience, even students who don't think they will be there for more than 6 months usually still apply for a Tier 4 student visa.

Applying For Your UK Student Visa:

First things first, you'll need a passport.  Once you have a passport, you'll head to the Stamp Visa website.  In order to be approved for a Tier 4 (General) student visa , you must meet the 40 point assessment. This is your score:

30 points for having a valid confirmation of acceptance for studies, which you get for studying a course at an acceptable level with an approved education provider (also known as a 'Tier 4 sponsor'), and for having acceptable English language skills; and

10 points for having enough money to cover your course fees and living costs.

A confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) is just a document that confirms that you have been given an unconditional offer to study with a licensed Tier 4 sponsor
. If you have a valid CAS, you can score 30 points in the points assessment. Evidence (documents) required:

The CAS reference number on your application form – Your Tier 4 sponsor (abroad university) will include the reference number on either your acceptance letter or a letter with info more specific to obtaining your visa.

Because you won't have access to most state benefits while studying abroad in the UK, the Stamp Visa Agency needs to make sure you have save money to support yourself while you're there. To score the 10 points you have to show proof that you have paid all or part of your course fees and accommodation fees to your study.