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UK TIER 4 STUDENT VISA GUIDE

APPLICATIONS MADE OUTSIDE THE UK

February 2015

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If you are a national of a country outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you will need a visa to study in the UK. This is a stamp or sticker that is put into your passport by an Entry Clearance Officer at the British Embassy or High Commission in your country.

A Tier 4 (General) visa permits full-time study only at an education institution which holds a Tier 4 sponsor licence. The University of Surrey is a Highly Trusted Sponsor, and holds this sponsor licence.

You will need to apply online for your Tier 4 (General) student visa on the Visa4UK website. You will then book an appointment at the visa application centre where you are making your application from and hand in your supporting documents and have your fingerprints and photograph (known as 'biometric information') taken as part of your application.

Two new videos have also been released showing some of the steps international students are required to take when applying for a Tier 4 visa. The films have been produced by the University of Sheffield in association with the Home Office, British Council and Universities UK. We hope you find them reassuring and useful.

If you require a visa under Tier 4 as a General Student (ie you are over 16 years of age), you must pass a points-based assessment and score 40 points: 30 points for a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from a licensed sponsor10 points if you have documents to show you have enough finances to cover your programme fees and monthly living expenses (known as maintenance)

The International Student Support team has prepared this guidance to assist you when completing the Tier 4 (General) online visa application made from outside the UK.

The information contained on this form is for reference only and must not be copied word by word into your own application so you will need to complete the visa form and use this information as a guide rather then a template.

The International Student Support team at the University of Surrey is happy to advise on any aspect of the Tier 4 visa application process, either by email or by telephone.

Do you need a visa?

Application times can vary according to where you live and the time of year, so make sure that you apply as early as possible to avoid any delays. You can apply for a Tier 4 visa up to three months before the start of your course, but no earlier

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You will need to register first before you can make the payment, so click on the "register" button.
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A Visa Application

[email protected]

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Click on "register" once you complete the fields above.
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You will then need to wait for the verification email to be sent to you. Once you receive it, it will have a link so you can validate your account.
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Add the password and click on "verify".
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You will need to click on this link so it will take you to the page where you can create your application.
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Click on "new application".
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Click on "save and continue".
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Because of the way the system works, it does not accept dates in the past so the date that should go here is the date in which you will be completing the form if you are applying for a visa extension to continue on the same course.
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Click on "save and continue".
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A Visa Application01/January/1987

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Read the terms and conditions and click on "I agree".
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This will be the total due for payment. This calculation is based on the length of your visa.
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Click on "make payment".
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Choose the card you will be using to pay for the fee.
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You will get the confirmation that the payment has gone through.
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Click on "continue to confirmation screen".
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Make sure you print this page as you will need to include this with your visa application. Do this before you click on "finish" at the bottom of the page.
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You will need this number to include it with your visa application.
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Once you have printed this page, then you can click on "finish".
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You will need to register for an account before you can complete the visa form. If you already have one, then click on "Log in" instead.
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You can set this to your language.
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Make sure you write down your log in details and the password to avoid getting locked out of your account.
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After you click on the "Register" button, you will receive a confirmation email so you can unlock the account for first use.
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You will receive an email confirming that the account has been created with a link to activate your account. You will not receive this immediately, but if it takes more than 10 minutes, make sure you check on your junk mail folder.
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Log in with your email address and password.
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If you are the main applicant, click on this link.
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Click on "Go to application".
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Should you require further guidance on what documents you will need, you can find the list here or alternatively, you can contact the International Student Support Team at the University on [email protected]
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Click on "Continue".
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The message displayed here will be relevant to the country in which you are making your visa application from.
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Select "Study".
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Select "PBS Tier 4 Student"
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Select "Tier 4 (General) Student" if you are the main applicant/student; Or: "Tier 4 (General) Dependant Partner" if you are a dependant applying separately from the main applicant/student.
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Click on "Create application".
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Make sure you include ALL family names as shown on passport.
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This must also match the information on your passport.
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Remember to save as you go along. If you forget and progress with the form, you take the risk of loosing the information you have already completed.
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You must answer this as accurately as possible, even if you are no longer in possession of your old passport(s).
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If you are traveling with any dependants or family/friend, you must disclose it here.
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Whilst you are not advised to book your flight tickets before you get your visa, you must answer this question as accurately as possible as your visa will normally be valid from the date you input here.
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Check the duration of your course on the CAS.
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You will not be allocated University accommodation until late August onwards, so if you have not got confirmation of where you will be staying at the time of completing the application form, please add the University's main address: University of Surrey Guildford Surrey GU2 7XH
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Add the University's phone number here if you have not got any contact details for the UK: 44 01483686868
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You must answer "Yes" if you have traveled to the UK in the past 10 years under any visa category.
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You must enter the details of up to 5 past visits to the UK. If you are not sure of the exact dates but know the month and year, put the 1st of the month as the date of travel.
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You must disclose ANY visa refusals to the UK here. If you click "Yes", you will be prompted to explain why. Give a brief explanation (e.g. "I did not have enough funds in my account") and don't forget to quote any reference numbers that refer to that refusal. You can find this number on your refusal letter and/or on the last page of your passport.
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The same applies to this question. You must give accurate information.
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If the answer is "Yes" to any of these questions, please contact the International Student Support Team for further guidance.
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If you have traveled to any countries other than the UK in the last 10 years, tick "Yes".
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Add the name of the countries and the travel dates.
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You would only have this document if you have worked in the UK before.
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It is most likely that you will be interviewed in English, so selecting this shows that you are confident with your English.
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If you have got children you must answer "Yes" to this question, even if they will not be accompanying you.
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You must answer "Yes" if you ever had any medical treatment in the UK such as pre-existing condition monitoring.
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Check on your CAS statement (sent to you via email) for the University of Surrey's Sponsor License.
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This will be the University and not the financial sponsor.
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This will also be on your CAS email and will be: University of Surrey Guildford Surrey GU2 7XH
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This is the contact number for the Student Services Centre.
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This will be on the CAS statement. The number on this form is an example only and it is not the one you should use, so please do not put this on your application form.
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This should be exactly as on your CAS statement.
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You will be able to find your course level on your CAS statement.
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This should be exactly as on your CAS. Please note that if you are applying to extend your visa from outside the UK using this form, you should look out for the "Evidence used to obtain" on your CAS email as this will contain the original start date.
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This will be the same as the sponsor's address:University of SurreyGuildfordSurreyGU2 7XH
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This information will be on your CAS. It is most likely that one of the following options as shown apply to you.
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You will find this information on your English exam certificate.
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You will need to add the type of test you took to prove your level of English.
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This information will be on your CAS and it is likely to be "CEFR Level B2".
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This would be the date you took the test.
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As shown on your CAS.
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Amount paid to the University. This information will be on your CAS. If you have paid more fees after your CAS was issued, you must contact [email protected] so this can be updated before you apply for your visa.
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Select "Shown in the CAS" rather than receipts and please remember to contact the CAS Team if you have made any more payments towards your course fee after your CAS was issued.
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You will only have established presence if you studied in the UK on a course that was 6 months or longer and your visa must still be valid when you submit the application. If you meet this requirement but your visa has already expired, you do not qualify for the reduced maintenance.
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Living costs: The University of Surrey is outside the inner London Boroughs, so this means that you will need to show £820 for 9 calendar months (£7,380). If you currently have a valid Tier 4 Visa and: - During this immigration permission you have finished a single course that was at least six months long in the UK; or - You will continue to study on a single course in the UK and that you have already completed a course at least six months long. Then you qualify for the reduced maintenance and will need to show £820 for 2 months instead. *The living costs mentioned above are correct at the time of writing this guide and may be subject to change.
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This is the minimum amount per month as established by the UKVI. If you are a sponsored student and your sponsorship letter confirms that you receive more than this amount per month, then you can add this here.
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Accommodation fees are not indicated on your CAS. Select "No" unless you are advised to do otherwise.
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An official financial sponsor is a government, an University, an organisation, a company - not your parents.
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The answer to this question will always be "Yes" as even if you pay your course fees in full, you will still need to show money for your maintenance.
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You should put here the amount of any unpaid tuition fee towards your course. If you have paid all your course fees, you should put "0".
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You should put here £7,380. If you qualify for the "Reduced maintenance" you should put £1,640 instead. You qualify for "Reduced maintenance" if you currently have a valid Tier 4 Visa and: - During this immigration permission you have finished a single course that was at least six months long; or - You will continue to study on a single course and that you have already completed a course at least six months long.
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This is the sum of course fees + Maintenance.
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Tick "Yes" if you are: - using your own bank account; or - if you are an officially sponsored student.
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List here all the documents you will provide to show funds and proof of relationship if you are using your parents' bank statements. Please note that bank statements MUST be from a personal account and not a company/business account. If you are a sponsored student, you will need to put "Official Sponsorship Letter"
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The answer to this question will always be "30" provided you have got a valid CAS issued by the University.
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Provided you meet the maintenance requirements and have got all of the necessary funds and documents, you should always answer "10".
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This is the total of Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies + Maintenance.
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Use this space if you have got any additional information that you wish to be considered as part of your application.
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Once you are sure that you have answered all of the questions correctly, click on "Confirm Application". Please note that you will not be able to go back to amend anything on the form once you click here.
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You should have all the required documents available when you make your visa application.

These include:

- Application fee – in local currency and non-refundable;

- Current passport or travel document – details of your current passport must be included on the CAS. If these details have changed in any way since your CAS was issued you will need to send a scanned copy of your new passport detail pages so that a sponsor note can be added;

- Recent passport-sized colour photograph;

- CAS number from the University of Surrey - Undergraduate students: you will receive a CAS when you have an Unconditional Firm offer. Postgraduate students: you will receive a CAS when you have met the conditions of your offer, accepted it and paid the £2,000 deposit towards your tuition fees – you will receive information about this through the applicant portal. If your course required ATAS (see below), you must upload your ATAS certificate before the CAS can be issued;

- Documents to show you have the correct finances (fees and maintenance) available. Please note that the bank statements used must be from a personal bank account and not a company/business account;

- All your original academic certificates and transcripts that were considered by the University when it made your offer, as shown on the CAS;

- ATAS certificate if appropriate;- If you are under 18 you will require a letter from your parents confirming that they support your Tier 4 visa application for study in the UK;

- Residents of many countries will now need a TB certificate;

- You will need to give biometric details – fingerprints and a digital photograph.

Please note: all documents listed above must be original and if any of them are not in English you must provide a professional translation – see UKVI guidance for full details.

You may wish to use a fast-track premium service if this is available in your country.

Will I be interviewed?

You may also be required to attend a credibility interview. This will be conducted by video link with a UKVI officer in the UK. During this 5-10 minute interview, officer must be satisfied that you are a genuine student and that your English language is at the correct level. For example, if you are unable to answer simple questions in English, your visa application may be refused. You may also be asked questions about your visa and education history, study and post-study plans, and financial circumstances.

Do I have to show all my documents?

If you are a national from a low-risk country and applying for your visa from that country, you do not have to provide certain documents with your application, for example bank statements or academic certificates. You will need to keep these documents to hand in case the UKVI request to see them at any time during the visa application process. If you are a low-risk national but applying for a Tier 4 visa through an Embassy/High Commission in another country, you will need to provide all the required documents. For example a US citizen applying in the United States of America would be considered ‘low risk’ but a US citizen applying in Malaysia would not be considered to be ‘low risk’ and would therefore have to submit all required documents.

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Postgraduate students and students receiving official financial sponsorship, on courses of over six months, can bring dependants (husband/wife and children) to join them for the duration of their course. If you are unsure whether you can bring dependants you can use the UKCISA Guide for Tier 4 Family for further information or you can ask the International Student Support team. If you are eligible to bring dependants with you then you will need the following:

- Maintenance - £4,140 living expenses (£460 x maximum 9 months) for the first year for each dependant applying to come to the UK with you. The money must be in your bank account for 28 days. If you are in receipt of official financial sponsorship which covers your family then you will need to show the original official financial sponsor letter to cover this.

- Full Marriage certificate for your spouse (and official translation if required)

- Full Birth certificate for children (and official translation if required)

- Photographs

- Passports

When you receive your passport back

Do check the stamp in your passport as soon as it is returned to you to make sure that you have been given the right conditions and for the correct length of time to match the duration of your course.

If you have been issued with entry clearance that is not correct, you may ask the Entry Clearance Officer (or the Entry Clearance Manager, if necessary) to change it before you leave for the UK. If you are not able to do this, the International Student Support team can help you to extend the visa once in the UK but you may need to pay and additional extension fee to the UKVI.

Please note that the UKVI is currently reviewing this process and new rules will come into place. New guidance will be published on our website and this guidance form will be amended to reflect any changes.

What if my visa is refused?

If your visa application is refused by the UKVI, you have two options:

1) You can ask for an Administrative Review if you think the decision is incorrect - there is no fee but it can take at least 28 daysand sometimes much longer.

2) You can make a new application making sure you read the refusal notice carefully to see which documents weremissing or incorrect the first time.

Please note that your CAS will have been ‘used’ in your first visa application so you will need to contact the University for a new CAS number if you wish to make a new application. You must send a copy of your refusal notice with your request in order to be issued with a new CAS and you may also need to show the University that you are now in a position to make a valid application, for example, by sending up-to-date financial statements. Please see here for more details.

Can I bring my family?

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The latest date to register on most programmes at the University of Surrey in person is Friday 16 October 2015. Several MSc programmes have a latest start date of Monday 5 October 2015 (MSc Advanced Materials, MSc Corporate Environmental Management, MSc Environmental Strategy and MSc Sustainable Development)

If you have any doubt, please check your CAS email carefully as this will indicate your latest date for registration on campus. If you are experiencing any visa difficulties or delays, you must contact your Faculty and the International Student Support team in good time and keep in regular contact. If you cannot arrive on campus by the deadline, you must NOT travel to the UK. You will not be able to register for this academic year and, as your CAS will confirm this date, you may be turned away by the UKVI at Passport Control and sent back home on the next available flight, at additional cost to yourself.

What if I experience delays with my visa?

PhD students must register within the first month of the start date of their course.

International Student SupportUniversity of SurreyGuildfordSurreyGU2 7XHTel: +44 (0)[email protected]