You can enter any country in the world only if you have a visa of that country. Whether you are going to study or to work, you will not be allowed to enter any country without a visa. In such a situation, let us tell you about a special visa of Britain.
What is UK Child Student Visa
British universities are famous all over the world for their education. People from India have been going to Britain to study for the last 100 years. Many great freedom fighters of India had obtained degrees from British universities. Just as the education of British universities is popular in the world, the schools here are also very popular. There are some of the best schools in Britain, where Indian students can also study by taking admission.
However, a visa is also required to study in school. A golden opportunity has come for Indian or foreign students aged 4 to 17 years studying in school to study in Britain. The British government gives child student visa to students of this age to study in the country. Some conditions have to be followed to obtain this visa. Let us know how to get this UK visa and what is the eligibility criteria for it.
What are the conditions for a child visa?
For a child student visa, the applicant must have an unconditional offer letter from a private school in Britain.
The applicant must also prove that he has enough money to live and pay the fees during his studies in Britain.
The applicant must prove the approval of his parents or guardian to study in Britain. This will be considered during the application process.
If the applicant is over 18 years of age, then he should apply for a student visa, as it is only for children between 4 and 17 years of age.
What is the application timeline?
The time for approving the application and issuing the visa depends on the location of the applicant. Those who are applying from outside Britain. They can apply for a visa six months before the start of their studies. A decision will be given on their application within three weeks. Similarly, students who are applying for a visa while living in Britain should apply three months before the start of the course. It usually takes eight weeks to issue a visa.
How long can you stay on a child student visa?
The length of stay on a child student visa depends on the applicant's age and the length of the course. Those under 16 can stay for the length of the course (maximum 6 years) plus four additional months. Similarly, those aged 16 or 17 can study in the UK for the length of the course (maximum 3 years) plus four additional months.
Students can come to Britain a month before their studies begin. Those who want to stay longer can also get their visa extended. The application fee for those applying for a visa from outside Britain is 490 pounds. Apart from this, they will also have to pay a healthcare surcharge. Students coming on a child student visa can study only in private schools. They are allowed to do part-time jobs for only 10 hours a week.