Document checklist
United Kingdom student visa documents
9 documents an Indian student needs for a United Kingdom student visa, 7 of them required of every applicant. Every item links to the official page behind it, and where the authority states the requirement in its own words we quote that sentence, so you can confirm it yourself rather than taking our word or an agent’s.
Identity
Valid Passport or Travel Document
RequiredValid national passport with at least 1 blank page for the entry vignette sticker. Passport must be valid for the entire intended duration of study in the UK.
“a current passport or other valid travel documentation”
Read the official page
Academic
Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)
RequiredUnconditional CAS reference number issued by a licensed UK Student Sponsor (higher education provider), valid for 6 months from issue date. Statement details course fees and qualifications used.
“have been offered a place on a course by a licensed student sponsor”
Read the official pageATAS Clearance Certificate (If Applicable)
If it appliesAcademic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) clearance certificate required for postgraduate studies/research in sensitive STEM subjects (dependent on CAH3 code listed on CAS).
“You need your ATAS certificate to apply for some UK visas.”
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Language
Proof of English Language Proficiency
RequiredEvidence of English proficiency meeting UKVI requirement (minimum B2 level / IELTS Academic for UKVI overall 5.5-6.5) or institutional assessment recorded on the CAS statement.
“You’ll usually need to prove your knowledge of the English language when you apply.”
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Financial
Proof of Maintenance Funds (Living Expenses)
RequiredEvidence of living funds: £1,529 per month (up to 9 months, max £13,761) for London or £1,171 per month (up to 9 months, max £10,539) for outside London, plus outstanding 1st year tuition fees.
“You need enough money to pay for your course for 1 academic year (up to 9 months).”
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Visa
Student Visa Application Fee & VFS Appointment
RequiredSubmitted online UK Student Visa application form, paid visa fee of £490 (approx ₹52,000 INR), and VFS Global appointment confirmation slip for biometric enrollment in India.
“You must pay the visa fee for each person that joins you.”
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Health
Tuberculosis (TB) Test Certificate
RequiredOfficial TB screening medical certificate from a UKVI-approved clinic in India confirming the applicant is free from active pulmonary tuberculosis. Certificate valid for 6 months.
“You must be tested at a clinic that has been approved by the Home Office.”
Read the official pageImmigration Health Surcharge (IHS)
RequiredMandatory NHS healthcare surcharge payment of £776 per year of study (or £388 for part year under 6 months), allowing full access to the UK National Health Service.
“You do not need to pay the surcharge if you’re applying from outside the UK for 6 months or less.”
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Other
Parental Consent Letter & Birth Certificate
If it appliesSigned parental consent letter and original birth certificate required if financial evidence is held in parents' bank account or if applicant is under 18 years of age.
“You’ll also need to provide a copy of your birth certificate (or another government issued document) that shows the names of your parents.”
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2 of these are conditional: needed only if the situation described applies to you. Read each one rather than assuming, since the conditions are where applications get delayed.
Knowing the list is the easy half
Most of these have a procedure behind them: a portal to register on, a fee, a test centre or appointment in a particular city, and a lead time that decides whether you make the intake. Bramica’s checklist adds that step-by-step for every document here, alongside your own progress.
Bramica takes no commission from any university, recruiter or agency. This is information, not immigration advice. Requirements change; confirm anything you are about to act on at the official source linked against it.