Applying for your visa

You will find up to date guidance on how to make a Student Visa application as a Chevening Scholar below.

You must:

• Take the time to check your information and spelling before you submit your UK Student visa. If you make an error, your application will take longer to process.
• Include all required documents. Mistakes or missing information can lead to delays in processing your application.
• Do you have gaps in your studies or work experience? It may be helpful to include a supporting letter with your Student visa application to explain any gaps.
• Avoid visa delays by making sure to regularly check your registered email
  including the junk folder as the UK Visas and Immigration Department may write to you for more information.
• Ensure that your application does not come under the general grounds for immigration refusal.

Depending on your circumstances, there may be other suitable immigration options for you. To find out more about immigration or get confirmation of the visa type you should apply for, contact the Welfare and Immigration team at welfare@chevening.org.

In this section you will find information and resources on the following:

• Applying for a Student visa (PDF)
• Step-by-step visual guide to making your visa application (PDF)
• Protect your visa (PDF)
• Student visa checklist (PDF)

Accessible versions:

• Applying for a Student visa
• Step-by-step guide to making your visa application
• Protect your visa
• Student visa checklist

Chevening Scholars do not need to pay the visa fee or the Immigration Health Surcharge. Please read the guidance and follow the instructions carefully so that you can bypass the fees.

Please note, there will be different visa requirements for Chevening Fellowships which will be communicated to you in your pre-departure Fellowgram after you receive your Final Award Letter.