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You must apply for a General Student Visa before traveling to the UK.

You need 40 points under the new Points Based System for a General Student Visa (Tier 4) and must apply before coming to the UK.

Points	What you get points for	Proof and documents needed
30	Doing a course with an approved education provider (“sponsor”).	Electronic CAS from your approved education provider (University of Chichester) and the documents used to get the electronic CAS. You will be asked for our Sponsor Licence Number.
10	Having enough money for course fees and monthly living costs (“maintenance”).	Bank statement or letter confirming that you have enough money to cover your course fees and monthly living costs for up to nine months. The money you need has to be in your account for at least 28 days before you submit your application.

Tier 4 Student Visas - Fund Calculator A

What application form?

Form VAF9 + Appendix 8 (General Student)

For more information about making an application from outside the UK, visit
www.ukcisa.org.uk/student/info_sheets/applying_home_country.php

For details of all immigration categories, see www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

If you have permission to remain in the UK for some reason other than being a student, then you may not need a student visa.

Nationals from EU countries, EEA nationals and Swiss nationals do not need a visa.

This page is for information only. The UKBA frequently amends the immigration rules. Please check www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk for the latest regulations.