Completing a Student Visa Application from Outside the UK
Please note
This information is based on the current information available from the UK Government at the time of publication (January 2023). Always check for updates on our International student support page.
Things to do first
Please read this webpage before continuing with your Visa application.
Visa Application Checklist
- Check your Visa centre is open using the GOV.UK service called 'Find a Visa application centre'.
- For applications in Europe, Africa and parts of the Middle East, you can also use TLS contact (opens in a new tab)
- For the rest of the world, you can also use VFS Global (opens in a new tab)
- Priority and Super Priority services are available in some locations
- Check if you need a TB test
- Check if you need Academic Technology Approval Scheme clearance
- Please do this in plenty of time
You complete this application form and pay for it online.
The date you pay the IHS charge and application fee is the date you have made your visa application.
Please ensure that your documents meet the Student visa requirements on this date.