There are several types of visas to study in the UK

Tier 1 Visa: Highly Skilled Migrant;

Tier 2 skilled workers who hold an invitation from an employer to fill a vacancy in the UK workforce;

Tier 3 low-skilled workers to fill the UK temporary labour shortage market;

Tier 4 Student Visa;

Tier 5 Youth Exchange Professionals and Temporary Workers.

Below, let's take a look at a few types of graduates who can get a legal visa in the UK.

1. The UK study visa TIE2 visa general skilled work visa, since the rise of the unemployment rate in the UK, the general skilled work visa has also been subject to many restrictions, the more important is the restriction on income level and working hours, the annual income in the range of 240,000 pounds and 40,000 pounds can only apply for a TI2 visa for less than 12 months, and cannot be renewed in the UK, and can not be applied again within one year after expiration. Only managerial-level positions with an annual income of more than 40,000 yuan can get a TI2 visa indefinitely. In addition, there are no restrictions on overseas assignees, which means that if a Chinese company is stationed to work in the UK, there is no restriction.

2. UK student visa sposevisa spouse visa, you can apply for this type of visa if you find a British spouse in the UK, and you can apply for permanent residence after five years.

3. UK study visa depedatvisa companion visa, non-British spouses can apply for this type of visa to work or study in the UK.

4. The UK student visa tie1ivestovisa investment immigration visa needs to apply for 1 million pounds and be deposited in a financial institution recognized by the UK**. For specific terms, please refer to the UK Home Office regulations. With a TIE1Ivesto visa, it is possible to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK after 2 to 5 years of living in the UK, depending on different conditions.

5. The UK student visa tie1etepeevisa entrepreneur visa belongs to the same level as the investor visa, but compared with the investment visa, the capital demand is greatly reduced, and the way is more flexible. The specific requirements are as follows: 1) the applicant has 200,000 pounds of funds 2) the funds should be deposited in a financial institution approved by the UK Financial Authority 3) and willing to invest in the UK business 4) the applicant has a certain level of English proficiency (IELTS 4 or has a bachelor's degree or above in an English-speaking country) 5) has enough security deposit to maintain the whole family in the UK (3,100 pounds for the main applicant, 1,800 pounds for each additional entourage) In fact, in terms of the above types of visas, The most common way for students to get is a T2 work visa.

Therefore, it is very important for everyone who wants to study in the UK to find a job opportunity in the UK as early as possible before graduation. For example, student S, who has successfully graduated from the University of Leeds, said that she began to look for job opportunities in the UK through various channels half a year before graduation, and finally got a good job after many efforts, and is currently applying for a work permit.

There are two main types of visas in the UK: points-based and non-points-based.

The point system is divided into four levels, mainly for investment, study, work, etc. Each tier of visa requires different points, and a certain number of points must be reached before you can apply for a visa. The non-point-based system mainly includes marriage visas, tourist visas, and ten-year green card visas.

There are five tiers of the points-based visa.

First, the first level.

The first level is a long-term visa, which is mainly aimed at entrepreneurs and high-net-worth people, such as investment immigration visas and entrepreneur immigration visas. However, investment immigration will cost a lot of money, which is a disadvantage.

Second, the second level.

The second level is a long-term visa, which is mainly for people who come to the UK to work, and can be processed after reaching a certain number of years, such as ordinary work visas and intra-company dispatch visas.

3. The fourth level.

The fourth tier is a short-term visa, which is mainly for students coming to the UK to study, such as general student visas, junior student visas, etc.

Fourth, the fifth level.

The fifth tier is also a short-term visa, which is mainly for people coming to the UK for exchanges. , such as charity work visa, ** authorized exchange visa.

The point system is divided into four levels, mainly for investment, study, work, etc. Each tier of visa requires different points, and a certain number of points must be reached before you can apply for a visa. The non-point-based system mainly includes marriage visas, tourist visas, and ten-year green card visas.

With the end of the college entrance examination, some students will study abroad, so they must apply for a visa to go abroad. The following is a list of "What are the types of visas to study in the UK", which is for reference only.

What are the types of visas to study in the UK?

1. Tier4Child Student Visa

Students between the ages of 4 and 17 can apply for a Child Student Visa. Children between the ages of 4 and 15 can only be educated at private fee-paying schools in the UK.

2. Childvisitorvisa

Students aged 17 or under can apply for a Visitor Child visa if they plan to study in the UK for no more than 6 months. However, students with a Child Visitor Visa cannot switch to a Child Visa or apply for a Child Visa in the UK. If you need a child student visa, you must return to your home country to apply for it.

3. Tier 4 (General) Student Visa for Adult Students

This visa is the most common and is available to students over the age of 16 who plan to study in the UK. If you need an adult student visa, you must return to your home country to apply for it.

4. StudentVisitor Visa

UK visas are divided into different types depending on the purpose of the applicant's visit, and the visas related to international students are ordinary (tier4) student visas, ordinary (tier4) child student visas, and student visitor visas. Let's take a look at the differences between these visas.

Tier 4 student visa

Applicant age: 17 years old or above;

This type of visa is for students who are coming to the UK for a degree, university and postgraduate preparatory course at high school and above, and is valid for the duration of the course at CAS, and can be renewed directly in the UK after the visa expires.

Tier 4 Child Student Visa

Applicant age: under 17 years old.

This type of visa is for students who are studying in secondary school in the UK, and like the Tier 4 regular student visa, this type of visa can be renewed directly in the UK after expiration.

Student Visitor visa

This type of visa is mainly for students who are unable to apply for a Tier 4 student visa, such as those who do not meet the IELTS requirements and want to study a language course in the UK. In addition, those with a student visit visa are not allowed to work while in the UK, while those with a Tier 4 student Cha Takeshi visa are enrolled in undergraduate courses or above, and they can work for 10-20 hours per week.

Visa application documents

Regardless of the type of visa listed above, you will need to prepare the following documents:

Old and new passports. Recent**.

Hukou booklet. Birth certificate (for students under 18 years of age).

CAS Certificate of Deposit and Bank Statement.

Transcripts required by CAS.

Tuberculosis test certificate and other documents.

After you have prepared all the documents for the visa application, you can make an appointment for the visa, and you need to pay the visa fee and medical surcharge at the same time. After that, bring the originals, photocopies and translations of all materials to the UK Visa Application Centre on time according to the appointment time to apply for a visa according to the prescribed procedures.