Since the visa application can be complicated, students should pay close attention or seek help from education consultants. After accepting offer from school, Britannia Team will assist students with HKSAR passport in visa application three months ahead departure.

International students living in the UK for more than 6 months must apply for Tier 4 student visa before their departures. Students aged between 4 and 17 can apply for Tier 4 (Child) student visa; students aged 16 or above can apply for Tier 4 (General) student visa.The Type of visa needed depends on category of courses and school and details can be found in the Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) issued by school. 

Students can apply for student visas at VFS Global Hong Kong. Application fee is approximately £335. When applying, students must pay a sum of around £150 for Immigration Health surcharge (IHS) per year in order to receive National Health Service during they stays in the UK. As passports must be remained at the centre, students cannot go abroad during the application procedure.  An application with regular service generally takes 15 to 20 working days to complete while an express service takes 6 to 10 working days. To collect visas, please bring identification documents, receipts and collection notices.

(A)  Visa – About the Tuberculosis Test

Starting from January 2014, Hong Kong residents staying in the UK for more than 6 months (other than children aged under 11) must take the Tuberculosis Test in one of the five clinics assigned by UK Visa and Immigration. The result is valid for six months and students must ensure that it is valid on their day of departure, as they are required to show the certificate (or the photocopy) to immigration officers when they enter the UK.

Students must have the result of the test ready before applying for student visas. The report generally takes 2 to 3 working days to complete. Students are advised to take the test as early as possible. They must be accompanied by at least one of the parents when taking the test and collecting the result. When making an appointment, please state the tuberculosis test for the application for UK visas. For more information about the fees and required documents, please contact the following clinics:

(B) Visa – Documents required for application (Original and photocopy)

1. Completed and signed online application form

2. Completed and signed Self-Assessment Form (VAF9)

3. Appointment confirmation letter

4. Valid passport (must consist of one blank page) or other valid travel documents

5. Old passports (if any)

6. Hong Kong Identity Card

7. Two recent passport photos - 45mm x 35mm with plain white background
   (with the applicant’s name written at the back)

8. CAS

9. Proof of academic qualification

10. Certificate of the Tuberculosis Test

11. Proof of sufficient funds – original copy

*Applicants under 18 must also prepare the following documents:

1. Birth certificate - Original copy

2. Documents signed by parents or legal guardian (including confirmation of the relationship between students and parent or legal guardian, consent of the applicant’s overseas education, as well as confirmation of student accommodation and airport transfer.)

Warm Reminder:

1. If students find any error after online submission, they can correct by pen after printing and sign next to the corrections. There can be a maximum of five corrections.

2. All documents must be in English. If documents do not have any English version, they must be translated by law firm or submitted with notarial certificates.

3. On the day of visit, students must arrive 15 mins earlier with only one of their parents. Otherwise, booking would be canceled.

4. Once students have submitted documents at the centre, they cannot add other supporting documents.