UK Student Visa (Student Route) — Document Checklist

Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) reference numberREQUIRED

Issued by your UK institution — you cannot apply without this

CAS information sheet from your institutionREQUIRED

Includes course details, fees paid, and conditions

Valid passportREQUIRED

Used as the primary identity document; biometric data will be linked to it

Previous passports (if any)

BRP card (if you already have one)

Bank statements (last 28 days)REQUIRED

Must show funds held continuously. Required amount: £1,334/month in London OR £1,023/month outside London, for up to 9 months (i.e. max £12,006/£9,207). If your institution has assessed you as having lower funds, check your CAS for the exact figure.

Scholarship/sponsorship letter

If your course or living costs are funded by a scholarship or official sponsor — may reduce or replace bank statements

UKVI-approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) resultsREQUIRED

E.g., IELTS for UKVI, LanguageCert, PTE Academic UKVI. Not required if your degree is taught in English and your nationality is exempt, or if your institution has assessed your English via the CAS

ATAS certificate

Required if your course is in a sensitive subject at postgraduate level or above. Check the ATAS list.

Academic transcriptsREQUIRED

Degree/diploma certificates

Previous qualifications referenced in CAS

Tuberculosis (TB) test resultsREQUIRED

Required if you are from a listed country and will stay 6+ months. Must be from an UKVI-approved clinic.

Digital photo meeting UK Visas and Immigration specificationsREQUIRED

Parent/guardian consent letter (if under 18)REQUIRED

Letter from parent/guardian confirming care arrangements in UK (if under 18)