五、申请流程
申请之前需阅读指导详情。
需付医疗费用作为申请的一部分。申请之前核实你需付多少申请费。
英国以外国家(地区)申请
四级(一般)学生签证需在线申请。
需在签证申请中心录指纹、提交照片(以获居留许可)，作为申请的一部分。
需在提交预达英国时间(实际可延迟到达)之时起的10天内搜集好居留许可生物信息。
根据国籍，你也许可以更快地拿到签证，或者享受相应服务。详情咨询签证申请中心。
朝鲜
居住在朝鲜的学生不能线上申请签证。
在朝鲜申请，需：
1.下载申请表和申请指南(填表时如需帮助可参看申请指导)
2.阅读申请说明，获知申请表提交相关信息。
英国
对于以下签证，核实你否能在英国申请：
1.延长四级(一般)学生签证有效期限;
2.从其他签证转入四级(一般)学生签证。
六、申请延期
满足以下条件，可延长在英国的学习时间或开始新的学习：
1.符合四级(一般)学生签证的申请资格;
2.人在英国;
3.有签证赞助;
谁可以赞助
当前或新赞助方满足以下任意条件，可以申请延长学习期：
1.高等教育机构;
2.海外高等教育机构;
3.提供学位课程学习的学院;
4.私立学校。
当前签证上有家人(家属)姓名的，需在延长签证中说明。家人(家属)包括在你居留英期间长满18周岁的孩子。
申请时间
需要：
1.在收到确认函的6个月内申请;
2.当前签证到期前申请但不得早于确认函上开课日期的前3个月。
在签证结果出来以前你都可以待在英国。
申请办法
如果想比通常的8周更快地拿到签证结果，可以申请：
1.优先服务每天名额有限;
2.使用优质服务中心(premium service centre)需亲自前往。
需要时间
每人费用
标准
8周
448英镑
优先
10天
823英镑
优质
当天
948英镑
还需提供生物信息，付医疗附加费。
标准或优质服务的申请
可以线上申请标准服务，预订优质服务。同时线上支付相应费用。
优先服务的申请
使用优先服务之前，需填要申请表。将申请表发至表上的邮箱。
只有上午8：30(周一至周五)以后的前60个申请人的申请被接受如果申请成功，申请人会收到邮件通知。
申请成功后，应在24小时内完成线上申请(包括你本人和家人的申请)。同时线上支付相应费用。
通过挂号邮寄或快信员将所需材料寄到优先服务接受邮件中给定的地址。家人(家属)的材料和你的材料放在一个信封内。
所寄材料将在完成申请后的两天(含)内寄达英国签证移民管理局。
准备生物信息(biometric information)
所有类型的签证申请都需要提供生物信息(指纹和照片)。可以通过以下途径准备：
1.部分邮政支行(需付19.20英镑);
2.优质服务中心(如果已经付费)。
如果使用标准服务或有限服务，它会告诉你什么时候准备生物信息。如果使用优先服务，需在2个工作日内准备。
延长签证有效期申请成功后，将收到生物居留许可(biometric residence permit)。
付医疗附加费
所有类型的签证申请都需要付医疗附加费(每人都需要付)。申请延长签证有效期之前核实好需付多少钱。
接下来
如遇以下情况，你会被告知申请结果延期：
1.提交的材料有待核实;
2.需参加面谈;
3.个人原因(如有刑事定罪);
七、转入签证
身在英国，且持有以下任意签证或符合以下任意计划，可以转入四级(一般)学生签证：
1.一级签证(毕业后工作)
2.二级签证(一般)
3.二级签证(公司内部调拨)
4.二级签证(牧师)
5.四级签证(儿童)
6.学生(2009年3月31日之前规章下的学生)
7.重考学生
8.学生护士
9.写论文的学生
10.学生会sabbatical officer
11.工作许可证持有者
12.研究生阶段的医生或牙医
13.科学和工程毕业生计划
14.国际留学生毕业生计划
15.新人才：苏格兰工作计划
申请延长签证有效期时应将你当前签证上出现的任何家人(家属)包括在内。你居留英国期间长满18周岁的小孩也包括在内。
申请时间
必须在以下时间段申请：
1.收到确认函之后的6个月内;
2.当前签证到期前申请但不得早于确认函上开课日期的前3个月。
在签证结果出来以前你都可以待在英国。
申请办法
如果想比通常的8周更快地拿到签证结果，可以申请：
3.优先服务每天名额有限;
4.使用优质服务中心(premium service centre)需亲自前往。
需要时间
每人费用
标准
8周
448英镑
优先
10天
823英镑
优质
当天
948英镑
还需提供生物信息，付医疗附加费。
标准或优质服务的申请
可以线上申请标准服务，预订优质服务。同时线上支付相应费用。
优先服务的申请
使用优先服务之前，需填要申请表。将申请表发至表上的邮箱。
只有上午8：30(周一至周五)以后的前60个申请人的申请被接受如果申请成功，申请人会收到邮件通知。
申请成功后，应在24小时内完成线上申请(包括你本人和家人的申请)。同时线上支付相应费用。
通过挂号邮寄或快信员将所需材料寄到优先服务接受邮件中给定的地址。家人(家属)的材料和你的材料放在一个信封内。
所寄材料将在完成申请后的两天(含)内寄达英国签证移民管理局。
准备生物信息(biometric information)
所有类型的签证申请都需要提供生物信息(指纹和照片)。可以通过以下途径准备：
3.部分邮政支行(需付19.20英镑);
4.优质服务中心(如果已经付费)。
如果使用标准服务或有限服务，它会告诉你什么时候准备生物信息。如果使用优先服务，需在2个工作日内准备。
延长签证有效期申请成功后，将收到生物居留许可(biometric residence permit)。
付医疗附加费
所有类型的签证申请都需要付医疗附加费(每人都需要付)。申请延长签证有效期之前核实好需付多少钱。
接下来
如遇以下情况，你会被告知申请结果延期：
4.提交的材料有待核实;
5.需参加面谈;
6.个人原因(如有刑事定罪);
八、携带家人
如果你的家人来自欧洲经济区和瑞士以外的国家(地区)，他们可能可以和你一起居留英国。
家人应在以下人员范围内：
1.你的丈夫、妻子或同性伴侣
2.你的未婚伴侣或同性伴侣
3.你的未满18周岁的孩子包括你居留英国期间出生的孩子。
满足以下任意条件，可以申请带家人(家属)到英国：
1.选修过Ofqual注册表上列出的至少7级(含)以上的课程，且课程由高等教育机构提供、课时在1年(含)以上
2.政府赞助的所修课程课时在6个月(不含)以上的新生
3.博士学位扩展计划学生
家人(家属)也需要付附加医疗费用，作为申请的一部分。申请之前核实好他们需付多少申请费。
存款
你需要出具证明，表明家人(家属)居留英国期间有经济支持。
每位家属必须有一定数额的钱可用你增自己的生活费不包含在内。
你需要多少钱取决于：
1.课程时长;
2.你在英国的那个地区学习;
3.你已学完了课程还是正在学习课程;
你需要提供证据，表明你付得起费用，证据可以是你自己银行账户或家人银行账户里的存款，存款日期需早于(含)你或家人申请签证之前的28天。
在英国以外国家(地区)申请的家属
你的家人(家属)需要在线申请。
需要在签证申请中心录指纹、提交照片(以获居留许可)，作为申请的一部分。
需要在提交预达英国时间之时起的10天内搜集好居留许可生物信息。
根据国籍，他们也许可以更快地拿到签证，或者享受相应服务。详情咨询签证申请中心。
朝鲜
如果你的家人居住在朝鲜，他们不能线上申请签证。
每位家属都需要自己申请：
1.下载申请表和申请指南(填表时如需帮助可参看申请指导)
2.阅读申请说明，获知申请表提交相关信息。
在英国申请的家属
你应该在你延长或转入签证的同时给你的家人申请签证。
如果你不能同时申请，你家人的延长或转入申请可以推迟。
已经办有标准访问签证的，不能以家属身份在英国申请。
如果你的家人想比通常的8周更快地拿到签证结果，可以申请：
1.优先服务每天名额有限;
2.使用优质服务中心(premium service centre)需亲自前往。
需要时间
每人费用
标准
8周
448英镑
优先
10天
823英镑
优质
当天
948英镑
还需提供生物信息，付医疗附加费。
标准或优质服务的申请
你的伴侣或孩子可以线上申请标准服务，预订优质服务。同时线上支付相应费用。
优先服务的申请
使用优先服务之前，需填要申请表。将申请表发至表上的邮箱。
只有上午8：30(周一至周五)以后的前60个申请人的申请被接受如果申请成功，申请人会收到邮件通知。
申请成功后，你的伴侣或孩子应在24小时内完成线上申请。同时线上支付相应费用。
通过挂号邮寄或快信员将所需材料寄到优先服务接受邮件中给定的地址。
所寄材料将在完成申请后的两天(含)内寄达英国签证移民管理局。
准备生物信息(biometric information)
每个申请人都需要提供生物信息(指纹和照片)。可以通过以下途径准备：
1.部分邮政支行(需付19.20英镑);
2.优质服务中心(如果已经付费)。
延长签证有效期申请成功后，将收到生物居留许可(biometric residence permit)。
在英国出生的小孩
如果你在居留英国期间有小孩，你可以为小孩线上申请。
如果你想带小孩去英国旅行或离开英国，必须线上申请。
5. Apply
You should read the full guidance before you apply.
Youll also have to pay the healthcare surcharge as part of your application.Check how much youll have to pay before you apply.
Apply outside the UK
You must apply online for a Tier 4 (General) student visa.
Youll need to have your fingerprints and photograph taken at a visa application centre (to get a biometric residence permit) as part of your application.
Youll have to collect your biometric residence permit within 10 days of when you said youd arrive in the UK (even if you actually arrive at a later date).
You may be able to get your visa faster or other services depending on what country youre in - check with your visa application centre.
North Korea
You cant apply online if youre living in North Korea.
To apply from North Korea you must:
1.download the application form and guidance - read the guidance if you need help filling in the form
2.read the instructions to find out where to take your completed form
Apply in the UK
Check if you can apply from inside the UK to:
1.extend your existing Tier 4 (General) student visa
2.switch to this visa from another visa
6. Extend your visa
You may be able to stay longer to continue your course or study a new one.
You must:
1.meet the eligibility requirements of this visa
2.be in the UK
3.have a sponsor
Who can sponsor you
You can only apply to extend your leave to study if your current or new sponsor is:
1.a higher education institute (HEI)
2.an overseas HEI
3.an embedded college offering pathway courses
4.an independent school
You must include your dependants in your application if theyre on your current visa, including children who have turned 18 during your stay.
Read the full Tier 4 guidance before you apply.
When to apply
You must apply:
1.within 6 months of getting a confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS)
2.before your current visa expires - but no more than 3 months before the course start date on your CAS
You can stay in the UK until you get your decision.
Ways to apply
If you want to get a decision more quickly than the standard 8 weeks, you can apply:
1.for priority service - theres a limited number of places each day
2.to use a premium service centre - youll need to go in person
Apply for the standard or premium service
You can apply online:
1.for the standard service
2.to book an appointment at a premium service centre
Pay the appropriate fee at the same time.
Apply for the priority service
You must fill in a request form before you can use the priority service. Send it to the email address on the form.
Only the first 60 requests received each day after 8:30am (Monday to Friday) are accepted - youll get an email saying if youve been successful.
Once youve been accepted for the priority service you should apply online for yourself and any dependants within 24 hours. Pay the fee at the same time.
Send your supporting documents by registered post or courier to the address given in the priority service acceptance email. Send your dependants documents in the same envelope.
Your documents should reach UK Visas and Immigration no later than two days after you applied.
Provide your biometric information
For all applications you must also provide your biometric information (fingerprints and a photo). You can do this at:
1.some Post Office branches (this costs 19.20)
2.a premium service centre if youve paid to use one
Youll be told when you need to provide your biometric information for the standard or priority service. Youll have to do it within 2 working days if youre using the priority service.
Youll get a biometric residence permit if your application to extend your visa is successful.
Pay the healthcare surcharge
For all applications you must also pay the healthcare surcharge for each person. Check how much youll have to pay before you apply for your extension.
What happens next
Youll be contacted if your application is complex and will take longer, for example because:
1.your supporting documents need to be verified
2.you need to attend an interview
3.of your personal circumstances (for example if you have a criminal conviction)
7. Switch to this visa
You may be able to change (switch) to a Tier 4 (General) student visa if youre in the UK under any of the following visas or schemes:
1.Tier 1 (Post-study work)
2.Tier 2 (General)
3.Tier 2 (Intra-company transfer)
4.Tier 2 (Minister of religion)
5.Tier 4 (Child)
6.student (under the rules in place before 31 March 2009)
7.student re-sitting an examination
8.student nurse
9.students writing up a thesis
10.student union sabbatical officer
11.work permit holder
12.postgraduate doctor or dentist
13.Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme
14.International Graduates Scheme
15.Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme
You should include any dependants who are on your current visa on your application to extend - including children who have turned 18 during your stay.
When to apply
You must apply:
1.within 6 months of getting a confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS)
2.before your current visa expires - but no more than 3 months before the course start date on your CAS
You can stay in the UK until you get your decision.
Ways to apply
If you want to get a decision more quickly than the standard 8 weeks, you can apply:
1.for priority service - theres a limited number of places each day
2.to use a premium service centre - youll need to go in person
Apply for the standard or premium service
You can apply online:
1.for the standard service
2.to book an appointment at a premium service centre
Pay the appropriate fee at the same time.
Apply for the priority service
You must fill in a request form before you can use the priority service. Send it to the email address on the form.
Only the first 60 requests received each day after 8:30am (Monday to Friday) are accepted - youll get an email saying if youve been successful.
Once youve been accepted for the priority service you should apply online for yourself and any dependants within 24 hours. Pay the fee at the same time.
Send your supporting documents by registered post or courier to the address given in the priority service acceptance email. Send your dependants documents in the same envelope.
Your documents should reach UK Visas and Immigration no later than two days after you applied.
Provide your biometric information
For all applications you must also provide your biometric information (fingerprints and a photo). You can do this at:
1.some Post Office branches (this costs 19.20)
2.a premium service centre if youve paid to use one
Youll be told when you need to provide your biometric information for the standard or priority service. Youll have to do it within 2 working days if youre using the priority service.
Youll get a biometric residence permit if your application to extend your visa is successful.
Pay the healthcare surcharge
For all applications you must also pay the healthcare surcharge for each person. Check how much youll have to pay before you apply for your extension.
What happens next
Youll be contacted if your application is complex and will take longer, for example because:
1.your supporting documents need to be verified
2.you need to attend an interview
3.of your personal circumstances (for example if you have a criminal conviction)
8. Family members
Your family members (dependants) might be able to apply to join or remain with you in the UK if theyre from outside the European Economic Area (EEA)or Switzerland.
A dependant is either:
1.your husband, wife or civil partner
2.your unmarried or same-sex partner
3.your child under 18 years old - including if they were born in the UK during your stay
You can apply to bring a dependant to the UK if youre:
1.sponsored by a higher education institution on a course at level 7 on theOfqual register or above that lasts 1 year or more
2.a new government-sponsored student on a course that lasts longer than 6 months
3.a Doctorate Extension Scheme student
Theyll also have to pay the healthcare surcharge as part of their application. Check how much theyll have to pay before they apply.
Savings
You must show that your dependants can be supported while theyre in the UK.
Each dependant must have a certain amount of money available to them - this is in addition to the money you must have to support yourself.
The amount of money you need depends on:
1.the length of your course
2.where youre studying in the UK
3.whether youve finished a UK course or are currently studying
You must have proof you have the money, and that its been in your bank account or your dependants bank account for at least 28 days before you or they apply.
Dependants applying outside the UK
Your family members must apply online.
Theyll need to have their fingerprints and photograph taken at a visa application centre (to get a biometric residence permit) as part of their application.
Theyll have to collect your biometric residence permit within 10 days of when they said theyd arrive in the UK.
They may be able to get their visa faster or other services depending on what country theyre in - check with the visa application centre.
North Korea
Your family members cant apply online if theyre applying from North Korea.
Each family member will need to make their own application. They must:
download the application form and guidance - they can read the guidance if they need help filling in the form
read the instructions to find out where they need to take their completed form
Dependants applying in the UK
You should apply for your dependants visas at the same time as you extend orswitch your own visa.
If you cant do it at the same time, your dependants can apply to extend or switch their visas at a later date.
They cant apply in the UK as dependants if they already have a Standard Visitor visa.
If your dependants want to get a decision more quickly than the standard 8 weeks, they can apply:
1.for priority service - theres a limited number of places each day
2.to use a premium service centre - theyll need to go in person
Apply for the standard or premium service
Your partner or child can apply online:
1.for the standard service
2.to use a premium service centre
Pay the appropriate fee at the same time.
Apply for the priority service
Your dependant must fill in a request form before they can use the priority service. They must send it to the email address on the form.
Only the first 60 requests received each day after 8:30am (Monday to Friday) are accepted - theyll get an email saying if theyve been successful.
Once theyve been accepted for the priority service your partner or childshould apply within 24 hours. They should pay the fee at the same time.
They should send their supporting documents by registered post or courier to the address given in the priority service acceptance email.
Their documents should reach UK Visas and Immigration no later than two days after you applied.
Biometric information
Each person applying must also provide their biometric information (fingerprints and a photo).
They can give their biometric information at:
1.certain Post Office branches if they applied online (this costs 19.20)
2.a premium service centre if they applied in person
Theyll get a biometric residence permit if their application is successful.
Children born in the UK
If you have children while youre in the UK, you can apply online.
You must do this if you want to travel in and out of the UK with your child.