Visa Guidance

All overseas students coming to College must have a valid international passport and many will need a visa before travelling to the UK. The British Government determines the list of ‘visa-national’ countries. Your nearest British Council office or British Mission (British Embassy, Consulate or High Commission) will be able to tell you whether you need a visa, also known as ‘entry clearance’. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office web site features a visa enquiry form where you can check if you require a visa and print off the required forms: go to www.ukvisas.gov.uk

Immigration and entry clearance : If you are a Visa National, make sure you apply for entry clearance as a student and not as a visitor. Visa-National visitors are not allowed to extend their stay as students when they finish a visit. Once a student has been accepted by the College and has paid his/her tuition deposit, the Admissions Department will issue acceptance documents to be used for the visa application. Please contact the British Embassy, Consulate or High Commission in your country to find out which other documents are required.

Visa application procedure: Interview form is provided to all students, which is completed by them and used by College representative (Agents) overseas for preliminary screening and sent to college ALONGWITH THE CERTIFICATE COPIES for final decision for the acceptance.

On the spot admission facilities are also provided in many countries by College staff during their overseas visit. As a part of the admission process prospective students are given opportunity for interview and counselling. When registering, we ask students to complete the interview form with their subject interest. This gives students an opportunity to explain why they would like to take the course and indicate the way in which they would like to see their interests developing.

Documents: When Student has decided to join the course, they need to complete the College application form and submit it to authorised Agent or college staff who will sent it to college Registration sections for further processing. In addition, they will be required to supply the college with the following:

* Photocopies of qualifications and references
* 2 passport size photographs
* A deposit, which will be counted towards their fees. The College will then issue you with a registration letter and other documents, which are proof of their acceptance on the course and will be needed when they apply for visa.

Students should also apply for the application forms for: College accommodation

College reserves the right to limit the number of international students admitted each year.

For an overseas student to study in the UK, it is necessary to obtain a student visa from the British High Commission. To apply for this visa, students will need:

1. A College Registration/Enrolment Letter to show they have been accepted on a course and have either paid a deposit of fees. It is better for a student to pay the whole fee, or a large proportion in advance, if possible, as this will provide evidence that the student is committed and available to study the course. 2. Evidence of a Financial Status sufficient to enable the student to pay both the tuition fees and living expenses for the period of stay in the UK. 3. Maybe to attend an interview at the High Commission where the Government want to establish whether the application is by a serious student who wants only to study whilst in the UK, and then return home.