Completing a Tier 4 (General) student application form in the UK
The following information is for students who are eligible to apply for a Tier 4 visa from within the UK, please see Students already in the UK for more information.
The UK Border Agency’s application form for Tier 4 (General) student applications made in the UK can be found below.
Application form for Tier 4 (General) (PDF)
There is also a help text to help you to understand the questions on the application form.
UKBA help text (PDF)
Please note that the UKBA periodically releases a new version of the Tier 4 application form as aspects of Tier 4 are amended. It is essential that you submit the most up to date application form to the UKBA otherwise your application will be refused. We therefore recommend that if you print out your application form more than one week before you intend to submit it to the UKBA that you check the UKBA website again before you submit your application to make sure that you have completed the most up to date form.
It is important that you read the Tier 4 Policy Guidance before you complete your application form as this contains all of the requirements for making a successful Tier 4 application.
Tier 4 Policy Guidance (PDF)
We recommend that you photocopy your application form and keep a copy for your records before you submit the original to the UKBA. You will then have a copy to refer to if there are any problems with your application.
Points to note
It is essential that you answer all of the questions on the application form unless the application form directs you to go to another question and miss out the questions in between.
Example 1:
Many people forget to answer B25: ‘Has the student ever lived in Northern Ireland?’ If you don’t answer this question your application will be rejected as being invalid.
Example 2:
Question K4 asks if you need a visa in order to study English as a foreign language only. If your answer is ‘No’ then you should move to question K6 and not answer question K5.
Similarly don’t forget to tick the box at question B1 to confirm that you are submitting the required photographs with your application otherwise your application could be refused.
Your photographs must meet the requirements contained within the UKBA’s Photograph guidance information
UKBA’s photograph guidance (PDF)
You must write your full name on the back of each photograph and place them in a small sealed envelope before attaching this envelope to page five of the application form.
Section H: Tier 4 Sponsor
This section of the Tier 4 application form refers to St George’s. The information that you need to answer these questions will be contained in your CAS statement.
Section J: Course Details
It is important that your answers to these questions match the course information given in your CAS statement.
Any questions?
We understand that the Tier 4 application form can be confusing; if you have any questions regarding how to complete it then please contact us.
email: visaadvice@sgul.ac.uk
Please note we run a Tier 4 checking service for Tier 4 applications made in the UK
We strongly recommend that you attend an appointment with a Student Adviser so that we can check your application form and supporting documents before you submit them to the UKBA. This will minimise the chance of your application being refused. Please contact us to arrange an appointment once you have completed your application form and obtained your supporting documents.
email: visaadvice@sgul.ac.uk
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Please note that the above information is subject to change; please check the UK Border Agency’s website for updates. The information herein provided is given in good faith for information only purposes. The information herewith provided is not intended to nor does it constitute legal advice. St. George’s, University of London does not warrant the accuracy of the information provided and accepts no liability whatsoever as any claims arising from reliance thereon.
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