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INF 1 申请赴英的签证——谁需要申请以及如何申请 STUDENTS - Information about studying in the UK (INF 5) (05/04/02) What is this guidance about? This guidance explains what you will need to do if you wish to travel to the United Kingdom (UK) to study. It is only a guide but aims to answer frequently asked questions. The full criteria for entry to the UK are contained in the Immigration Rules If this guidance does not answer your questions please telephone or write to us for further advice. How do I qualify to travel to the UK as a student? You must be able to show that you have been accepted on a course of study at: a publicly funded institution of further or higher education (e.g. a university) a private-education institution an independent fee paying school And that you are going to follow: a recognised full-time degree course a weekday full-time course involving at least 15 hours organised daytime study per week a full-time course of study at an independent fee paying school You must also: be able to pay for your course and support an accommodate yourself and any dependants without working or help from public funds plan to leave the UK when you complete your studies What is a visa? A visa is an entry clearance certificate that is placed in your passport or travel document by an Entry Clearance Officer at a British mission overseas. The entry clearance certificate confers leave to enter the UK. If you have a valid UK visa you will not normally be refused entry to the UK unless your circumstances have changed, or you gave false information or you failed to disclose important facts when you applied for your visa. When you arrive in the UK, an Immigration Officer may question you, so take all relevant documents in your hand luggage. Do I need a visa to study in the UK? You will need a visa if you: are a national of one of the countries listed at the end of this guidance are stateless hold a non-national travel document hold a passport issued by an authority not recognised by the UK Other nationals do not have to have a visa to study in the UK. However, you will have to satisfy the Immigration Officer on arrival in the UK that you qualify for entry. If you are in any doubt about your eligibility you are advised to apply for a visa before you travel. How do I apply for a visa? You will need to complete visa application forms IM2A and. IM2S. You can also get the forms from your nearest UK Overseas Mission where there is a visa section. You should check with your nearest British mission whether they can deal with your application. If they cannot they will tell you where to apply. Applications may be made to the Visa Section of a British mission in person or, in some instances, by post *. *Please contact your nearest British mission to enquire about postal applications. What will I need to make my application? You will need: a completed Application form IM2A - All applicants except direct airside transit (PDF, 33K) a completed Application form IM2S - Students (PDF, 57K) your valid passport or travel document two recent passport sized photographs the visa fee, which is non-refundable, and must normally be paid in the local currency of the country where you are applying any relevant diplomas or educational certificates which you hold a letter from the university, college or school confirming your acceptance on a course of study in the UK and a statement of charges for the course evidence of Government sponsorship (if applicable) In addition to the documents listed above you may be asked for: evidence of funds, for example bank statements or payslips, to show that you can pay for your stay and your course of studies in the UK a letter from your host or sponsor in the UK to say that he or she will support and accommodate you during your course of studies, again with evidence that he or she can do so What will happen when I make my application? The Entry Clearance Officer will check that he or she has all the information that is needed to make a decision. If more information is required you may be asked to return with additional information before your application is accepted. After looking at your application the Entry Clearance Officer may offer you the opportunity to withdraw your application before you pay the fee. You do not have to accept this advice. If you wish to continue with your application it will be accepted and you will be issued with a receipt for your fee. Once your application has been accepted you might have to be interviewed. What are public funds? The Immigration Rules require that people who wish to travel to the UK to study are able to support and accommodate themselves without claiming certain state benefits. Use this link to see a list of them: Public Funds Can I extend my stay as a student? If you enter the UK with a student visa and wish to extend your stay for further studies you can apply to do so at the Home Office Immigration and Nationality Directorate (IND) If you are a visa national, you cannot stay on as a student unless you entered the UK with a student or prospective student visa. Will I be allowed to work? If you are admitted for a course lasting more than 6 months, you may, without a work permit or permission from the local Job Centre, take part- time or holiday-work, but you must not: work for more than 20 hours per week during term time unless your placement is part of your studies, has the agreement of the education institution and leads to a degree or qualification awarded by a nationally recognised examining body do business, be self-employed or provide services as a professional sportsperson or entertainer work full-time in a permanent job If you are admitted for a course lasting 6 months or less, permission to work is granted at the entry clearance, or immigration officer's discretion. Can I switch to Work Permit employment whilst in the UK? You may be able to switch if you meet the following requirements: you have completed a recognised degree course at either a UK publicly funded further or higher education institution or bona fide private education institution which maintains satisfactory records of enrolment and attendance you hold a valid work permit for employment If sponsored by your government or international scholarship agency you have their written consent you do not have an adverse immigration history Can I bring my husband or wife and children with me? Your husband or wife and any of your children under 18 can come to the UK with you during your studies as long as you can support and accommodate them without help from public funds. Will my husband or wife be allowed to work? Your husband or wife will be allowed to work in the UK if you are given permission to stay in the country for 12 months or more. Can I go to the UK to arrange my studies? You may travel to the UK as a prospective student to arrange your studies for up to six months. You will need to show that: you plan to enrol on a course of study within six months of arriving in the UK you can pay for your course and support and accommodate yourself and any dependants without working or help from public funds you plan to leave the UK when you finish your studies or when your permission to stay ends if you are not able to qualify to stay in the UK as a student Note: You should not buy a ticket, or pay all or part of the cost of a course of studies, if delay or refusal of your application will result in financial loss. The entry clearance officer may ask you for other documents: production of those listed above does not guarantee that a visa will be issued. FURTHER ADVICE AND INFORMATION You can get further advice and guidance about studying in the UK from: British Council You can get further advice and guidance about visas from: UKvisas LONDON SW1A 2AH General enquiries: (+44) (0)20 7008 8438 Application forms: (+44) (0)20 7008 8308 E-mail: Visas.ForUK@fco.gov.uk You can get further advice and guidance about extending your stay once in the United Kingdom from Immigration and Nationality Directorate Croydon Public Caller Unit Lunar House 40 Wellesley Road CROYDON CR9 2BY General enquiries: (+44) (0)870 606 7766 Application forms: (+44) (0)870 241 0645 E-mail: public.enquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk Immigration Advisory Service (IAS) The IAS is an independent charity that gives free and confidential advice, assistance and representation to persons who are applying for an entry clearance for the United Kingdom. Their address is: Immigration Advisory Service County House 190 Great Dover Street LONDON SE1 4YB Telephone: (+44) (0)20 7357 6917 Duty Office (24 hrs): (+44) (0)20 8814 1559 Fax: (+44) (0)20 7378 0665 E-mail: advice@iasuk.org DRUGS WARNING The United Kingdom has severe penalties against drug smuggling. Drug traffickers may try to bribe travellers. If you are travelling to the United Kingdom avoid any involvement with drugs. CUSTOMS AND EXCISE Advice on importing personal effects and goods into the United Kingdom may be obtained from: HM Customs and Excise Dorset House Stamford Street LONDON SE1 9PY Telephone: (+44) (0)845 010 9000 Health Insurance Before you travel, please check that you have adequate health insurance cover. Medical treatment in the UK can be expensive and students are not covered by the UK’s national health insurance scheme (unless they are covered by a reciprocal health care agreement or they are enrolled on a course that is of six months duration or longer). LIST OF VISA NATIONALS If you are a national of one of the countries listed in the link below, or if you are stateless, hold a non-national travel document or passport issued by an authority not recognised by the UK you must hold a valid UK visa on each* occasion that you travel to the UK. Visa Nationals If you are a national of a country not listed, you do not need a visa to enter the UK as a visitor or student. You may need to apply for prior entry clearance if you wish to come to the UK in another immigration capacity. *Visas are not required if you are settled in the UK or if you already have permission to stay in the UK and are returning to the UK before your permission to stay expires. Guidance Note - General Information (INF 1) What is this guidance about? This guidance provides general information about travelling to the United Kingdom (UK). It is only a guide, but aims to answer commonly asked questions. The full criteria for entry to the UK are contained in the Immigration Rules Where can I obtain information about visiting the UK? A wide range of information is available on this website Further guidance notes about coming to the UK are available, they provide more detail on the following: Visitors - Information about visiting the UK Sponsors - Information about sponsoring visitors to the UK Spouses - Information for spouses, fiancés and unmarried partners Students - Information about studying in the UK Family Members - Information about joining family members in the UK Adopted Children - information about bringing adopted children to the UK Returning Residents - Information for returning residents UK Ancestry - Information about UK Ancestry Setting up in Business - Information about setting up in business in the UK Investors - Information for investors in the UK Right of Abode - Information about the right of abode Work permits - Information for work permit holders Permit Free Employment - Information about permit free employment Working Holidaymakers - Information for working holidaymakers Au Pairs - Information for au pairs Overseas Domestic Workers - Information about overseas domestic workers EEA Nationals - Information for EEA nationals Appeals - Information about appeals against refusal of entry clearance Details of where to obtain further advice and information are included at the end of this guidance. Should I employ the services of an agent or an Immigration adviser to apply for my visa? It is advisable to exercise caution when enlisting the services of an 'agent' or an immigration adviser. They are not empowered to issue visas, nor can they influence the outcome of your application. There have been instances of unscrupulous activity, including poor advice and overcharging. If you are unsure of how to make your application, or you simply require advice on travelling to the UK, you should refer to the appropriate guidance, our website (www.ukvisas.gov.uk) or contact your nearest British mission overseas. When should I get advice? If you feel your application is not straightforward, and you have exhausted the sources of information recommended above, you might wish to seek assistance. How do I get advice? As well as the sources recommended above, you can obtain advice from various other organisations. There are contact details at the end of this guidance for the various organisations you, or your sponsor in the UK, may wish to contact to assist you in finding a suitable immigration adviser. Will my application be guaranteed if I have an immigration adviser? No. Your application will depend on whether you qualify for entry clearance under the Immigration Rules and whether you provide all the relevant information and documentation to the entry clearance officer at the time of your application. A good quality adviser may be able to assist you in completing your application form(s) and ensuring you have all the relevant documentation to hand at the time you lodge your application. Are all immigration advisers qualified to give advice on immigration matters? No. Whilst some are qualified to offer advice on immigration law and allied matters, some may only be able to assist in completing your application form (s). You should obtain details of the exact nature of their services before engaging an immigration adviser. It is also advisable to obtain details of the level of fees charged if you intend to engage an organisation that charges for its services. What is a visa? A visa is an entry clearance certificate that is placed in your passport or travel document at a British mission overseas. The entry clearance certificate confers leave to enter the UK. If you have a valid UK visa you will not normally be refused entry to the UK unless your circumstances have changed, or you gave false information or failed to disclose important facts when you applied for your visa. When you arrive in the UK, an Immigration Officer may question you, so take all relevant documents in your hand luggage. Do I need a visa to visit the UK? You will need a visa if you: are a national of one of the countries listed at the end of this guidance are stateless hold a non-national travel document hold a passport issued by an authority not recognised by the UK Even if you do not require a visa to visit the UK, you may need an entry clearance if you are travelling to the UK under another of the categories listed above. If you are unsure of whether you require entry clearance, or require more detailed information, please refer to the appropriate guidance, our website or contact your nearest UK Overseas Mission. How do I apply for a visa? You will need to complete a visa application form IM2A. You can get a form from this website (www.ukvisas.gov.uk) or from your nearest UK Overseas Mission where there is a visa section. You should check with your nearest British mission whether they can deal with your application. If they cannot they will tell you where to apply. Applications may be made to the visa section of a British mission in person or, in some places, by post *. *Please contact your nearest British mission to enquire about postal applications. What do I need to make my application? This will vary according to the category under which you are seeking entry clearance. In all cases you will need: a completed Application form IM2A - All applicants except direct airside transit (PDF, 33K) your passport or travel document (this must be valid for the whole period of your visit) two recent passport sized photographs of yourself the visa fee, which is non refundable, and must normally be paid in the local currency of the country where you are applying evidence of funds, for example bank statements or payslips, to show that you can pay for the trip and have enough money to support and accommodate yourself and any dependants adequately without working or help from public funds* The additional supporting documentation required will vary depending on the type of application, please refer to the appropriate guidance, this website or contact your nearest UK Overseas Mission for advice. *Returning residents and persons with the right of abode do not have to meet the 'public funds' requirement of the Immigration Rules What will happen when I make my application? The Entry Clearance Officer will check that he or she has all the information that is needed to make a decision. If more information is required you may be asked to return with or send additional documentation before your application is accepted. If after looking at your application the Entry Clearance Officer considers on the information provided that your application is unlikely to succeed you may be offered the opportunity to withdraw your application before you pay the non-refundable fee. You do not have to accept this advice. If you wish to continue with your application it will be accepted and you will be issued with a receipt for your fee. Once your application has been accepted you may have to be interviewed. Do I have the right of appeal if my visa is refused? Information about appeals is contained in the Appeals guidance and on this website (http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk). If you are refused a visa or entry clearance the entry clearance officer will tell you if you have a right of appeal and give you the appeal forms you need. What are public funds? The Immigration Rules require that people who wish to travel to the UK are able to support and accommodate themselves without claiming certain state benefits. Use this link to see a list of them: Public Funds FURTHER ADVICE AND INFORMATION You can get further advice and guidance about visas from: UKvisas LONDON SW1A 2AH General enquiries: (+44) (0)20 7008 8438 Application forms: (+44) (0)20 7008 8308 E-mail: Visas.ForUK@fco.gov.uk You can get further advice and guidance about extending your stay once in the United Kingdom from Immigration and Nationality Directorate Croydon Public Caller Unit Lunar House 40 Wellesley Road CROYDON CR9 2BY General enquiries: (+44) (0)870 606 7766 Application forms: (+44) (0)870 241 0645 E-mail: public.enquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk Website: www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk Immigration Advisory Service The IAS is an independent charity that gives free and confidential advice, assistance and representation to persons who are applying for an entry clearance for the United Kingdom. Their address is: County House 190 Great Dover Street LONDON SE1 4YB Telephone: (+44) (0)20 7357 6917 Duty Office (24 hrs): (+44) (0)20 8814 1559 Fax: (+44) (0)20 7378 0665 E-mail: advice@iasuk.org DRUGS WARNING The United Kingdom has severe penalties against drug smuggling. Drug traffickers may try to bribe travellers. If you are travelling to the United Kingdom avoid any involvement with drugs. CUSTOMS AND EXCISE Advice on importing personal effects and goods into the United Kingdom may be obtained from: HM Customs and Excise Dorset House Stamford Street LONDON SE1 9PY Telephone: (+44) (0)845 010 9000 Website: www.hmce.gov.uk INFORMATION ABOUT IMMIGRATION ADVISERS If you, or your sponsor, consider that you have received poor or incompetent advice from, or have been overcharged by, a practising solicitor in England or Wales you should contact: The Office for the Supervision of Solicitors Victoria Court 8 Dormer Place Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV32 5AE Tel: +44 (0)845 608 6565 Website: www.oss.lawsociety.org.uk If you have a complaint about a practising solicitor in Scotland, you should contact: Law Society of Scotland Client Relations Office 26 Drumsheugh Gardens Edinburgh EH3 7YR Tel: +44 (0)131 476 8137 Website: www.lawscot.org.uk If you have a complaint about a practising solicitor in Northern Ireland, you should contact: Law Society of Northern Ireland 98 Victoria Street Belfast BT1 3JZ Tel: +44 (0)28 9023 1614 Website: www.lawsoc-ni.org If you think the advice you or your sponsor has received from any other organisation was poor, incompetent or too expensive, you should complain directly to that organisation. A list of advisers can also be obtained from: Immigration Law Practitioners Association (ILPA) Lindsey House 40/42 Charterhouse Street London EC1M 6JN Tel: +44 (0)20 7251 8383 Email: info@ilpa.org.uk Website: www.ilpa.org.uk UKCOSA: The Council for International Education 9-17 St Albans Place London N1 0NX UKCOSA provides telephone advice for students and their families 1-4 p.m. Monday to Friday on: +44 (0)20 7354 5210 Tel: 020 7288 4330 Fax: 020 7288 4360 Website: www.ukcosa.org.uk LIST OF VISA NATIONALS If you are a national of one of the countries listed in the link below, or if you are stateless, hold a non-national travel document or passport issued by an authority not recognised by the UK you must hold a valid UK visa on each* occasion that you travel to the UK. Visa Nationals *Visas are not required if you are settled in the UK or if you already have permission to stay in the UK and are returning to the UK before your permission to stay expires. If you are a national of a country not listed above you do not need a visa to enter the UK as a visitor or student. You may need to apply for prior entry clearance if you wish to come to the UK in another immigration capacity.
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