You will need to provide your passport and other documents when applying for your visa. Documents everyone needs All visa applicants applying outside the UK will need: a valid passport (your passport must be valid when you make your visa application and when you arrive in the UK) your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number documents to prove that you meet the financial requirements to study in the UK Extra documents you may need to provide You may also need to provide extra documents when applying for your Student visa. This will depend on your circumstances, such as: you are studying selected science and technology programmes that require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate (depending on your nationality) you are under 18 and need a letter from your parent or guardian supporting your application Find out which documents you need Find out the full list of documents you will need in our application documents section. Application documents Next step Step 2: Complete and pay for your visa application online This article was published on 2024-07-29