Visa FAQ - United Kingdom
- When can I apply for visa?
- How long should my passport be valid?
- How many photograqphs are required?
- What should be the size of photographs?
- Where should I submit my visa file?
- What is VFS?
- Where will my Visa file be processed?
- Explain presentation of the visa file
- Do I have to submit all documents in Original to the BHC?
- For visa file, are all documents required to be certified /attested?
- Will my spouse be allowed to work?
- Is there any Pre-Sessional English language course available?
- Which funds are not accepted for visa purpose?
- Is sponsorship from USA, U.K. acceptable?
Answers
1. When can I apply for visa?
As soon as possible. The high commission gets busy in visa section during summer when lots of students are applying.
2. How long should my passport be valid?
Your passport should be valid for at least six months from the time of lodging the visa application.
3. How many photograqphs are required?
2 photographs
4. What should be the size of photographs?
Unmounted – 45 mm x 35 mm in size. They should be against white / light background.
5. Where should I submit my visa file?
Once the whole file is ready, you need to submit the file at VFS.
6. What is VFS?
Visa Facilitation Service
VFS is the British High Commission's Commercial Partner. They operate Application Centres on behalf of the 4 Visa Departments in India, for applicants to make visa applications to travel to the UK. VFS operates 11 application centres across India and there is a VFS centre in Ahmedabad and Mumbai in Western India.
7. Where will my Visa file be processed?
All visa applications will be assessed at The British High Commission, New Delhi or the British Deputy High Commission in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata depending on the region the applicant applies from.
8. Explain presentation of the visa file?
Documents to be arranged as per the document list in the visa manual of Take Off Education. Please visit us personally for further information on this.
9. Do I have to submit all documents in Original to the BHC?
Yes.
10. For visa file, are all documents required to be certified /attested?
No. As the whole file will be of original documents.
11. Can I take spouse and child as dependent?
Yes. Your spouse and children below 18 years of age can accompany you to the UK with you during your studies as long as you can support them live without needing any support from public funds.
12. Will my spouse be allowed to work?
Yes. If British High Commission grants you permission to stay in the UK for 12 months or more.
13. Is there any Pre-Sessional English language course available?
Yes. Students who score less than 6.0 bands in IELTS may be required to do pre-sessional English language course.
14. Which funds are not accepted for visa purpose?
Gold, Property and Vehicle.
15. Is sponsorship from USA, U.K. acceptable?
Yes.