If you are not a national of a country in the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you will need to attend an in-person appointment, in addition to completing the visa application online. Step 1: Gather your documents You will need to provide your passport and other documents when applying for your visa. Step 2: Complete and pay for your visa application online After gathering your documents, complete your Student visa application online and pay for it. You can also choose to pay to get a faster decision on your application. Step 3: Book an appointment at a visa application centre and upload your documents You will need to arrange an in-person appointment at a visa application centre. Step 4: Attend your appointment You will have your photo taken and fingerprints scanned at your appointment. Step 5: Wait for a decision It usually takes 3 weeks from the date of your biometric appointment to receive a decision on your visa application, but it may take longer. You will not be able to request a faster decision after applying. Step 6: Receive your decision The next steps you take after getting your visa approved, or what to do if your visa has been refused. This article was published on 2024-07-29
