The UK is the home to some of the well-ranked and reputed universities around the globe. It is home to one of the finest faculties and teaching methodologies practiced worldwide around diverse academic areas such as business, law, finance, engineering, medicine, and science. Getting in touch with UK Student Visa Consultants in Pakistan will open doors of opportunities for you.
Around 200,000 UK study visas were issued by UKVI in the year 2022. The education sector of the UK is becoming more and more appealing for international students due to various factors. Below are some basic procedures for getting your UK study visa.
UK Student Visa Application
Once you receive your Confirmation of Acceptance, also known as CAS, you can finally apply for your UK study visa by filling out the application form available at the UKVI website.
International students are strictly advised to apply three months before the commencement date of their course. The documents required to get a visa may vary on a case-to-case basis. Below are some essential and mandatory documents required by UKVI in any case
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- TB Test
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- A valid passport
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- CAS
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- Proof of financial support
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- Academic documents
You May Also Be Asked To Show Further Documentation To Support Your Visa Application.
Visa Processing Time
As per the UKVI, all study visa applications are processed within 15 working days. You can decide even quicker than this, depending on the documentation involved along with your application. You can contact your UK Student Visa Consultants in Lahore to get more information on priority visa service if your course start date is sooner.
Apart from that, students can opt for the Priority Visa Service offered by VFS Global, which manages all the visa application centers in Pakistan. With this, you can get your visa application decision within five working days or even quicker.
Waiting for your visa decision can be a concerning task for students. Applicants can also track their visa application after they have launched it. The tracking code mentioned on the receipt given by VFS can be used to track your application.
In case your application is complex or requires more information, you may be contacted by UKVI for an interview with the visa officer.
The Visa Process
Most of the work is done online, except for a few. Below is the step-by-step process on how to complete the visa submission task.
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- Complete your UKVI visa application form. Make sure all the information is accurate. Refrain from entering any false or vague information to keep the chances of your visa output high.
- Pay your UKVI visa application fee & IHS fees as mentioned online according to your course.
- Upload all the relevant documents supporting your visa application.
- Make an appointment at the VFS Global website and enroll for biometrics and form submission.
- Wait for 15 working days for your decision to be made 😊
Getting in Touch With Us
ABN Overseas Education, one of Pakistan’s best UK Student Visa Consultants, has provided students with diverse services and guidance on applying for their UK student visa. Our career advisors leave no stone unturned in making your visa hassle-free. Contact us today!
