Apply for a VISA from outside the UK | International students

The following pages contain useful information to support your visa application from your home country. Please read them carefully and if you have any questions contact the International Student Advisory Team.

Tier 4 (General)

Requirements for a Tier 4 visa application (from outside UK)
Credibility interview advice for Tier 4 students
Translation requirements for visa applications

Tier 4 Maintenance Requirements

Tier 4 Maintenance Requirements

Tier 4 Dependants

Requirements for a Tier 4 Dependant visa application

Short-term study

Requirements for a Short-Term Study visa application

Visitor visas

Applying for a Visitor Visa for your friends or family

Alternative Collection Location (ACL) code

If you are applying to study at the University of Reading for longer than 6 months, then you will be issued with a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP). You can collect your BRP card from the University of Reading using our ACL code. You will be provided with our ACL code along with your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies statement to use in your Tier 4 visa application from outside the UK.

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Apply for a visa outside of the UK