Student Visa (Tier 4 visa) - Study Permit

Students need to submit a series of supporting documents as part of their online student visa application. To find out which documents your student needs, check the list of documents you must provide.

In general, students need the following documents:

• A current passport or other valid travel documentation
• Confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS)
• Biometrics Information
• Proof of knowledge of English
• Proof that they can pay the tuition, and support themselves (and any other family members travelling with them)
• Proof of parental or other legal guardian consent if student is under 18
• Proof of student’s relationship with the said parent or guardian if they’re under 18
• Tuberculosis test results if the student is coming from one of the countries where you need a TB test to enter the UK
• Immigration healthcare surcharge fee

The UK Government requires students to have a certain level of English language knowledge when they apply for a student visa. The student visa English language requirements can be different than those needed for admission into the desired course.

One of the ways a student can demonstrate their knowledge of English is by passing a government-approved Secure English language test (SELT), but this is not always required. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) can often make their own language assessment based on the qualifications submitted during the admission process and waive the SELT requirements.