| Type of application | Application form | Guidance notes (International Student Support) | Guidance notes (Home Office) | More information |
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| Student Visa Route (overseas application) |
Apply online via the GOV.UK website |
Flowchart guide to preparing for a Tier 4 visa application overseas [pdf] |
Home Office Student Visa Route policy guidance |
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Imperial Guide to completing the Student Route entry clearance application [pdf] |
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| Start-up visa |
Apply online via the GOV.UK website |
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| Standard Visitor visa (required route for short-term study, family, friends and academic visitors) |
Apply online via the GOV.UK website |
For an example of an invitation letter please refer to our Family and friends [pdf] information sheet. |
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Home Office list of supporting documents for visit visa applications |
| Student Visa Route dependants |
Apply online via the GOV.UK website |
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Dependant information |
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