Entry clearance

When you apply for a Student visa from your home country it is called applying for Entry Clearance.

Once you have applied for and received your CAS, you can begin the process of applying for a Student visa.

Documents 

When applying for Entry Clearance, you will need to submit the following in support of your application:

• Current and original passport
• Academic/English language qualification documents which are mentioned on your CAS (IELTS, transcripts, diplomas, degrees, and similar)
• Financial documents to evidence your maintenance plus the remaining balance of your 1st year course fees (if any): 

York campus maintenance requirement – an equivalent of £13,347
London campus maintenance requirement – an equivalent of £10,224

Funds must be maintained in your bank account for at least 28 consecutive days. You don't need to submit financial documents with your visa application if you are from a 'differential evidence requirement' country. The list on this gov.uk page shows the countries which do not have to submit financial evidence.

Fees

When applying for a Student visa, you will need to pay the following fees:

• Visa Application Fee (Standard Service): £490

If you wish to use an expedited visa service:

• • Priority visa service: an additional £500
  • Super priority visa service: an additional £1000

• Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS): this currently stands at £776 for each year of study. This fee must be paid as part of the visa application process. Paying this will generate an IHS number for you which will give you access to the National Health Service in the UK.

Other Requirements

Some students who apply outside the UK will also have to undertake a Credibility Interview with the UKVI as part of the application process. It is essential that students know detailed information about their programmes of study before taking a Credibility Interview. All students should find their course of study and view the programme specification, available through the York St John University website.

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The initial steps of the visa application are done online. You will need to visit this UK Visas and Immigration page for more information and to start your application after you get your CAS.

Questions?

If you have any questions about making a Student Visa application from outside the UK, email visa@yorksj.ac.uk.