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