How to apply for a Tier 4 student visa from your home country 2. DOES YOUR COURSE REQUIRE ATAS? 1. RECEIVE OFFER TO STUDY AT IMPERIAL 3. PREPARE BANK STATEMENTS If so, apply online for ATAS no more than 6 months before the date you will apply for your visa. Check if ATAS is required by visiting: https://www.gov.uk/academictechnology-approval-scheme 8. ATTEND APPOINTMENT You will submit a printed application form, supporting documents and passport. (Alternatively, you may have to post these documents after your biometrics have been taken.) 7. BOOK APPOINTMENT AT VISA APPLICATION CENTRE You’ll need to have your fingerprints and photograph (known as ‘biometric information’) taken at a visa application centre as part of your application. You may also have to attend a credibility interview. As soon as possible, begin preparing the relevant sum of money in a bank account in your name / your parent’s name. You will need to have this money in your account for at least 28 consecutive days, with the th 28 day being no more than 1 month before your visa application date. If your visa is granted, please scan and upload it to your student e-service. International Student Support Room 301, Sherfield Building South Kensington Campus www.imperial.ac.uk/international Sponsor Licence Number: 1E82R2BR6 The Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number is an electronic reference number which you will need in order to apply for a Tier 4 visa. 6. MAKE ONLINE APPLICATION THROUGH THE VISA4UK WEBSITE 5. DO YOU NEED TO TAKE A TB TEST? https://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk/ Refer to our help guide to completing the online form: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/international/studentsu pport/visas/overseas/application Check if a TB test is required for you by visiting: https://www.gov.uk/tbtest-visa You will also pay the application fee at this stage. Document Checklist 9. VISA IS GRANTED / REFUSED If your visa application is refused, contact us immediately and email us a copy of the refusal notice. Our details are below. 4. ACCEPT OFFER, COMPLETE ALL OFFER CONDITIONS AND OBTAIN CAS NUMBER 10. COLLECT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, CHECK VISA DETAILS AND TRAVEL TO THE UK ON/AFTER THE “VALID FROM” DATE ON YOUR VISA Your supporting documents will either be returned by post, or awaiting collection at the Visa Application Centre. Check that all of the details on your visa are correct – in particular, that your visa shows the correct expiry date. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our details are in the box on the left.        Passport(s) 2 recent passport size photos (cream/light grey background - NOT white!!!) ATAS Certificate (if required) Scholarship Letter (if applicable) Bank Statement as proof of funds held in a UK or overseas bank account for at least 28 days. If you are using parents’ bank statements, you will need additional documents: birth certificate, letter from your parent(s) – these need to be translated into English Original evidence (final transcript / certificates) of previous qualifications and English language