British Embassy Beijing

Students Visas for UK

The British visa system is fast, fair, and efficient
We welcome as many genuine applicants as possible - we have no quotas
We want to help people get their application right
Changes to the Student Visa Process

From 6 May 2004 all individual Student applications should be presented Monday-Thursday from 9am - 11am
Applications will be considered only on the documents you have submitted
At 3pm the same day you will be advised whether your application has been successful, unsuccessful or (exceptionally) whether you require an interview
What you need to provide

Application form (VAF1)
3 recent, clear passport sized photos on a light background (not scanned)
The correct fee (575RMB)
The offer letter from your institution in the UK
Evidence of your current qualifications (incl. English where specified)/work experience
Evidence of your funding
Considerations

Are you suitably qualified for the course?
Can you meet any conditions in your offer?
How well have you prepared for your studies in UK?
Why have you chosen UK for study abroad?
Can you afford to study and live in UK?
Some ways to prove finances

Good quality employment letters
Hukou
Deposit slips with interest slips, salary slips and bank books
Property Ownership Certificates
Car Ownership papers
Stocks and Shares certificates
Parents’ passports
Do!

Include as much relevant information as possible
Provide Original Documents
Apply at least 8 weeks before you intend to travel
Don’ts

Submit papers that have no relevance to your application
Panic if you are asked to interview
Take short cuts
Assume that the visa officer will automatically know your intentions and plans - you need to explain them to us
SUBMIT ANY DOCUMENT YOU ARE UNSURE OF: FORGERY = REJECTION
Useful Information

Websites

www.uk.cn
www.ukvisas.gov.uk
E-mail

beijingvisamail@fco.gov.uk