UK Student Visas

Studying abroad is a great way to continue earning your degree but in a completely new environment – and have some fun along the way. Not only does it look great on your resumé, but it will also be a fantastic experience.

But did you know that up to 40% of UK student visas are rejected? The main reason UK student visas are rejected is because of forms being completed incorrectly. If you are planning on studying in the UK, apply for an ‘all you need’ study UK pack which provides everything you need before you leave to study overseas.

If you have any questions in relation to studying in the UK let us know now and we’ll provide you with any answers you need in relation to your visa or move to the UK.

The packs contain any combination of the following services:

1. UK Student Visa
2. UK Bank Account
3. UK National Insurance Number
4. Arrival Orientation
5. UK student insurance

1. UK Student Visa
The UK student visa (tier 4 study visa) allows you to study and work once you are studying for at least 6 months and are offered a place in a UK educational institute. The UK is recognized as having some of the world’s best colleges and universities.
If your course is under 6 months you may instead enter the UK on a visitor visa however you will not be able to work in this case on the visitor visa.
You can apply for your UK student visa via BootsnAll & VisaFirst. Complete a registration form and you’ll receive a UK student visa pack.

Process for applying for your UK student visa

1. You should ensure that your provider is listed on the Register of Sponsors Licensed Under the Points-Based System.
2. Complete the application form and return to VisaFirst by fax or email including:
   • Copy of the University Acceptance Letter; *You can ask your college to post this to VisaFirst’s UK address where they will send it to you securely.
   • Copies of the qualification documents listed on the Acceptance letter;
   • Copy of evidence of paid tuition fees;
   • Copy of evidence of maintenance funds.
3. VisaFirst will check the documents to insure that everything is in order.
4. Once ready you will have your biometric appointment booked.
5. After you attend the biometric appointment, you need to submit your application, including all the supporting documents (originals), with the nearest British High Commission. Your student visa will normally be ready within 15 working days of your application being received at the high commission.

2. UK Bank Account
You will need a UK bank account in order to work in the UK. You will also need UK utility bills in your name with your UK address. Without these it will take 6-8 weeks to have your bank account opened after you arrive.

Using the bank account service you will also save more than US$200 sending money to the UK based on better exchange rates and lower transfer fees.

VisaFirst has an arrangement with their bank in the UK. You apply before you leave the US and your bank account details can be ready the day you arrive in our London office. Apply now »

3. UK National Insurance Number
To start working and getting paid in the UK, you’ll need a UK tax number – a National Insurance Number. It can take up to 2 weeks to apply for one but VisaFirst can start organising your application before you even leave home to help speed up the process. Apply now »

So what are you waiting for?