Follow these 13 essential steps to begin your educational journey in the United Kingdom
Select a course eligible for Student visa (previously Tier 4) and make sure the university is a UKVI-approved sponsor.
Academic transcripts, certificates, UKVI IELTS or PTE Academic UKVI (not general IELTS). Some universities accept MOI (Medium of Instruction) for English.
Via the university website or UCAS. Attach SOP, LORs, passport, certificates, etc.
Conditional = further requirements (e.g. IELTS, final transcript). Unconditional = you're accepted and ready for CAS.
Commonly £3,000 – £5,000. Payment needed to request CAS letter. Keep bank receipts safe.
Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies letter from university. Contains your details, course info, financial requirements.
Mandatory for Nepali students. Cost: around NPR 9,000 – 10,000. Book online: https://www.iom.int
28-day bank statement showing balance covering remaining tuition fees plus 9 months' living cost (£1,023/month outside London). Balance should be held for 28 consecutive days in a UKVI-recognized bank.
Through UKVI portal: https://www.gov.uk/student-visa. Pay visa fee (~£490) and IHS fee (~£776/year). Upload documents online or use TLScontact center in Kathmandu.
At TLSContact, Panipokhari. Carry passport and original documents. Choose between Standard (3 weeks), Priority (5-7 days), or Super Priority (24h) service.
Standard: up to 15 working days. Track online or via SMS.
Visa sticker valid for 30 days. BRP to be collected from post office in the UK within 10 days of arrival.
Check baggage and COVID/travel guidelines (if any). Carry passport, visa, CAS, TB report, fee receipts, etc.
