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Visas and Work Permits
Immigration requirements
Student visas can be obtained from the new Visa
Application Centres in Delhi and the British Deputy High Commissions
in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. Students need to prove that they have
an unconditional offer on a full time course, proof of accommodation,
sufficient funds to cover the entire cost of studying and living in
Britain and that they intend to return home on completion of their
course.
Documents that are required for a student visa
- Completed visa application form (VAF 1 2004) with two passport
size photographs.
- Valid passport (in original)
- Visa Fee (non- refundable)
- Letter of unconditional acceptance from a UK institution for
a full time course
- Proof of funding (ie bank statement, details of securities held,
chartered accountant's certification, I Tax clearance, letter
from sponsor etc.)
- Attested copies of education certificates and English language
test (IELTS) score sheet (if applicable)
- Proof of accommodation in the UK
Working in the UK
Can I work whilst I am studying in the UK?
Most students on courses of more than 6 months will be given a passport
stamp that allows them to work part-time during the term (up to 20
hours a week) and any number of hours during the vacations. For further
information from UKCOSA
about this topic, download the Guidance Note, 'Students and employment'.
Can my husband/wife/son/daughter work whilst I study in the UK?
This will depend on the amount of time you are given to study in the
UK. If you are given 12 months or more, then your husband/wife/son/daughter
joining you in the UK should be given a passport stamp which allows
him or her to work. For further information from UKCOSA
about this topic, download the Guidance Note, 'Dependants of international
students'.
Can I stay in the UK to work after I have finished studying?
This will depend on whether you meet the requirements for any of the schemes that the Government operates.
At the moment, the schemes that are most significant for students who have finished their studies are:
- Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland scheme (for those who have studied and lived in Scotland)
- Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme (the Government changes the list of courses that qualify students for this scheme regularly; the list is very limited and changes regularly at short notice)
- Work Permit scheme (for jobs where no one suitable can be recruited and occupations where there is a shortage of qualified workers)
- Training and Work Experience Scheme (for work-based training for a professional or specialist qualification or work experience)
- Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (for those with exceptional skills and experience)
- the Innovators scheme (for entrepreneurs)
For further information from UKCOSA about these schemes, download the Guidance Note, 'Working in the UK after your studies'.
Related Links
For further information on visas go to www.ukinindia.com
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