Child students
Applying
This section explains how you should apply for or extend a student visa, how to fill in the application form and what you must provide with it, and when and where to apply.
You can apply for a student visa from inside the United Kingdom if you are currently here as a prospective student or as a student under the immigration rules that were in place before 31 March 2009.
If you are applying for a student visa from outside the United Kingdom, you should check with your local visa issuing post (also known as entry clearance post) to see how you may need to apply in your country of residence as well as providing the application form and your documents and proof. Go to our visa services website, which you can find on the right side of this page, to find your local visa issuing post.
You must give your biometrics when applying, and how you give them will depend on if you are applying inside or outside the United Kingdom.
When and where you will apply from depends on if you are applying from inside or outside the United Kingdom, as do the waiting or processing times.
Application forms
Application form and guidance for Tier 4 (Child) students applying from inside the UK
- Tier 4 (child) application formPDF 430KB opens in a new window
- Help text leaflet for form Tier 4 child applicationPDF 354KB opens in a new window
- Guidance for Tier 4 applicantsPDF 646KB opens in a new window
- Photo guidance (new)PDF 325KB opens in a new window
Policy & Law
Internet links
Contact
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Immigration enquiry bureau
0870 606 7766
UK Border Agency, Lunar House, 40 Wellesley Road, Croydon, Surrey CR9 2BY