Before making your visa application you should go to the UK Visa and Immigration website and read the latest Student Route guidance.
Step 1 – Obtain your CAS
Your Conditional Offer letter will outline everything you need to do in order to receive your CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) number.
This number will be generated by Newcastle College and is vital to your Student visa application. Our admissions team will send you a CAS Statement once you have met all the conditions of your offer and have paid your tuition fee. The statement will contain your CAS number and will detail all the original documents that need to be included with your visa application.
Step 2 – Proof of Maintenance
Make sure you have enough money to cover your living expenses and tuition fees for the first year of your course. It will be a condition of your offer to send the admissions team proof of maintenance prior to receiving a CAS.
Your maintenance (living expenses) can be held in a variety of ways but most commonly in your own bank account for a 28-day period. Always check UKVI guidance to be sure.
Step 3 – Complete the visa application online
Check your forms for accuracy, ensuring spelling and all other information is correct before submitting. Make sure all mandatory fields are complete and make the application as clear as possible for the Entry Clearance Officer.
Step 4 – Include original documentation
Other than your CAS statement, NEVER use copies of any documents. Your CAS statement can be a print-out but you must submit original documents for everything else. This includes passport, bank statements, photos and ALL certificates/letters listed on your CAS statement.
Step 5 – Payment
The fee you pay UKVI for your visa application is non-refundable so make sure you enter all details correctly if using a bank card and ensure funds are available to avoid rejections.