Documents required

Applying for a Tier 4 Student Visa from inside the UK

As part of your application, you must provide identity documents as well as evidence that you meet the requirements of the Tier 4 visa. You must prepare all the relevant documents before submitting your visa application.

Please be aware that if any of the documents do not meet the UKBA requirements, your application is likely to be refused.
All documents must be original – photocopies are not accepted.

Application form

You will need to complete a Tier 4 (G) application form in black pen and capital letters.

The International Student Support Service has put together a useful guide to help you complete your application form. You are advised to consult this when filling in your form.

Photographs and passport

Two recent passport-sized photographs of yourself. (Please see the UKBA photo guidance for more information about the requirements for the photographs).
Your current passport and any previous passports which you have used to travel to the UK.
A Biometric Residence Permit (BRP), if you have one.

Evidence used to obtain your CAS

Qualification certificates / transcripts – you must provide original certificates for all of the documents listed under the Evidence used to obtain offer section of your CAS. This is likely to include your previous qualifications (e.g. IELTS, Bachelor's Degree).
An ATAS certificate , if required.

Evidence of your finances
You must provide evidence that you meet the financial requirement of the Tier 4 visa. The financial requirement is a combination of your outstanding tuition fees for the year plus a set requirement for living costs which varies according to your personal situation.

There are two levels of the living cost requirement – the higher maintenance level, and the lower maintenance level. For more information about the maintenance levels, and to check which one applies to you, please consult our guidance on understanding the maintenance requirement for Tier 4 Visa applicants .

There are several different documents which can be used to show that you meet the financial requirement of the Tier 4 visa depending on whether your studies are self-financed, financed by your parents or if you have an official sponsor who is paying your fees and supporting your living costs. The requirements for these documents are very strict, so we recommend that you consult our guidance on financial evidence for Tier 4 visa applications carefully to check that your document is suitable.

Translations
Any documents which were not issued in English must be accompanied by a professional translation.

The UKBA requirements regarding translations are very strict. You are advised to read our guidance on translation requirements and translators in Nottingham to make sure that any translations you get meet the requirements.