INF 5 关于学生签证——该材料对学生签证的规定和要求进行说明（英国外交部资料） [b][b]INF 1 申请赴英的签证——谁需要申请以及如何申请 [b][b][b]STUDENTS - Information about studying in the UK (INF 5) (05/04/02) [b][b][b]What is this guidance about? [b]This guidance explains what you will need to do if you wish to travel to [b]the United Kingdom (UK) to study. It is only a guide but aims to answer [b]frequently asked questions. The full criteria for entry to the UK are [b]contained in the Immigration Rules [b][b]If this guidance does not answer your questions please telephone or write [b]to us for further advice. [b][b][b]How do I qualify to travel to the UK as a student? [b]You must be able to show that you have been accepted on a course of study [b]at: [b][b]a publicly funded institution of further or higher education (e.g. a [b]university) [b]a private-education institution [b]an independent fee paying school [b]And that you are going to follow: [b][b]a recognised full-time degree course [b]a weekday full-time course involving at least 15 hours organised daytime [b]study per week [b]a full-time course of study at an independent fee paying school [b]You must also: [b][b]be able to pay for your course and support an accommodate yourself and any [b]dependants without working or help from public funds [b]plan to leave the UK when you complete your studies [b][b]What is a visa? [b]A visa is an entry clearance certificate that is placed in your passport or [b]travel document by an Entry Clearance Officer at a British mission [b]overseas. The entry clearance certificate confers leave to enter the UK. [b][b]If you have a valid UK visa you will not normally be refused entry to the [b]UK unless your circumstances have changed, or you gave false information or [b]you failed to disclose important facts when you applied for your visa. [b][b]When you arrive in the UK, an Immigration Officer may question you, so take [b]all relevant documents in your hand luggage. [b][b][b]Do I need a visa to study in the UK? [b]You will need a visa if you: [b][b]are a national of one of the countries listed at the end of this guidance [b]are stateless [b]hold a non-national travel document [b]hold a passport issued by an authority not recognised by the UK [b]Other nationals do not have to have a visa to study in the UK. However, you [b]will have to satisfy the Immigration Officer on arrival in the UK that you [b]qualify for entry. If you are in any doubt about your eligibility you are [b]advised to apply for a visa before you travel. [b][b][b]How do I apply for a visa? [b]You will need to complete visa application forms IM2A and. IM2S. You can [b]also get the forms from your nearest UK Overseas Mission where there is a [b]visa section. You should check with your nearest British mission whether [b]they can deal with your application. If they cannot they will tell you [b]where to apply. [b][b]Applications may be made to the Visa Section of a British mission in person [b]or, in some instances, by post *. [b][b]*Please contact your nearest British mission to enquire about postal [b]applications. [b][b][b]What will I need to make my application? [b]You will need: [b][b]a completed Application form IM2A - All applicants except direct airside [b]transit (PDF, 33K) [b][b]a completed Application form IM2S - Students (PDF, 57K) [b][b]your valid passport or travel document [b]two recent passport sized photographs [b]the visa fee, which is non-refundable, and must normally be paid in the [b]local currency of the country where you are applying [b]any relevant diplomas or educational certificates which you hold [b]a letter from the university, college or school confirming your acceptance [b]on a course of study in the UK and a statement of charges for the course [b]evidence of Government sponsorship (if applicable) [b]In addition to the documents listed above you may be asked for: [b][b]evidence of funds, for example bank statements or payslips, to show that [b]you can pay for your stay and your course of studies in the UK [b]a letter from your host or sponsor in the UK to say that he or she will [b]support and accommodate you during your course of studies, again with [b]evidence that he or she can do so [b][b]What will happen when I make my application? [b]The Entry Clearance Officer will check that he or she has all the [b]information that is needed to make a decision. If more information is [b]required you may be asked to return with additional information before your [b]application is accepted. [b][b]After looking at your application the Entry Clearance Officer may offer you [b]the opportunity to withdraw your application before you pay the fee. You do [b]not have to accept this advice. If you wish to continue with your [b]application it will be accepted and you will be issued with a receipt for [b]your fee. [b][b]Once your application has been accepted you might have to be interviewed. [b][b][b]What are public funds? [b]The Immigration Rules require that people who wish to travel to the UK to [b]study are able to support and accommodate themselves without claiming [b]certain state benefits. Use this link to see a list of them: [b][b]Public Funds [b][b][b]Can I extend my stay as a student? [b]If you enter the UK with a student visa and wish to extend your stay for [b]further studies you can apply to do so at the Home Office Immigration and [b]Nationality Directorate (IND) [b][b]If you are a visa national, you cannot stay on as a student unless you [b]entered the UK with a student or prospective student visa. [b][b][b]Will I be allowed to work? [b]If you are admitted for a course lasting more than 6 months, you may, [b]without a work permit or permission from the local Job Centre, take part- [b]time or holiday-work, but you must not: [b]work for more than 20 hours per week during term time unless your placement [b]is part of your studies, has the agreement of the education institution and [b]leads to a degree or qualification awarded by a nationally recognised [b]examining body [b]do business, be self-employed or provide services as a professional [b]sportsperson or entertainer [b]work full-time in a permanent job [b]If you are admitted for a course lasting 6 months or less, permission to [b]work is granted at the entry clearance, or immigration officer's [b]discretion. [b][b]Can I switch to Work Permit employment whilst in the UK? [b]You may be able to switch if you meet the following requirements: [b][b]you have completed a recognised degree course at either a UK publicly [b]funded further or higher education institution or bona fide private [b]education institution which maintains satisfactory records of enrolment and [b]attendance [b]you hold a valid work permit for employment [b]If sponsored by your government or international scholarship agency you [b]have their written consent [b]you do not have an adverse immigration history [b][b]Can I bring my husband or wife and children with me? [b]Your husband or wife and any of your children under 18 can come to the UK [b]with you during your studies as long as you can support and accommodate [b]them without help from public funds. [b][b][b]Will my husband or wife be allowed to work? [b]Your husband or wife will be allowed to work in the UK if you are given [b]permission to stay in the country for 12 months or more. [b][b][b]Can I go to the UK to arrange my studies? [b]You may travel to the UK as a prospective student to arrange your studies [b]for up to six months. You will need to show that: [b][b]you plan to enrol on a course of study within six months of arriving in the [b]UK [b]you can pay for your course and support and accommodate yourself and any [b]dependants without working or help from public funds [b]you plan to leave the UK when you finish your studies or when your [b]permission to stay ends if you are not able to qualify to stay in the UK as [b]a student [b]Note: You should not buy a ticket, or pay all or part of the cost of a [b]course of studies, if delay or refusal of your application will result in [b]financial loss. The entry clearance officer may ask you for other [b]documents: production of those listed above does not guarantee that a visa [b]will be issued. [b][b][b][b]FURTHER ADVICE AND INFORMATION [b]You can get further advice and guidance about studying in the UK from: [b][b]British Council [b][b][b]You can get further advice and guidance about visas from: [b][b]UKvisas [b]LONDON SW1A 2AH [b][b]General enquiries: (+44) (0)20 7008 8438 [b]Application forms: (+44) (0)20 7008 8308 [b]E-mail: Visas.ForUK@fco.gov.uk [b][b][b]You can get further advice and guidance about extending your stay once in [b]the United Kingdom from [b][b]Immigration and Nationality Directorate [b][b]Croydon Public Caller Unit [b]Lunar House [b]40 Wellesley Road [b]CROYDON CR9 2BY [b][b]General enquiries: (+44) (0)870 606 7766 [b]Application forms: (+44) (0)870 241 0645 [b]E-mail: public.enquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk [b][b][b]Immigration Advisory Service (IAS) [b]The IAS is an independent charity that gives free and confidential advice, [b]assistance and representation to persons who are applying for an entry [b]clearance for the United Kingdom. Their address is: [b][b]Immigration Advisory Service [b][b]County House [b]190 Great Dover Street [b]LONDON SE1 4YB [b][b]Telephone: (+44) (0)20 7357 6917 [b]Duty Office (24 hrs): (+44) (0)20 8814 1559 [b]Fax: (+44) (0)20 7378 0665 [b]E-mail: advice@iasuk.org [b][b][b]DRUGS WARNING [b]The United Kingdom has severe penalties against drug smuggling. Drug [b]traffickers may try to bribe travellers. If you are travelling to the [b]United Kingdom avoid any involvement with drugs. [b][b][b]CUSTOMS AND EXCISE [b]Advice on importing personal effects and goods into the United Kingdom may [b]be obtained from: [b][b]HM Customs and Excise [b][b]Dorset House [b]Stamford Street [b]LONDON SE1 9PY [b][b]Telephone: (+44) (0)845 010 9000 [b][b][b]Health Insurance [b]Before you travel, please check that you have adequate health insurance [b]cover. Medical treatment in the UK can be expensive and students are not [b]covered by the UK’s national health insurance scheme (unless they are [b]covered by a reciprocal health care agreement or they are enrolled on a [b]course that is of six months duration or longer). [b][b][b]LIST OF VISA NATIONALS [b]If you are a national of one of the countries listed in the link below, or [b]if you are stateless, hold a non-national travel document or passport [b]issued by an authority not recognised by the UK you must hold a valid UK [b]visa on each* occasion that you travel to the UK. [b][b]Visa Nationals [b][b]If you are a national of a country not listed, you do not need a visa to [b]enter the UK as a visitor or student. You may need to apply for prior entry [b]clearance if you wish to come to the UK in another immigration capacity. [b][b]*Visas are not required if you are settled in the UK or if you already have [b]permission to stay in the UK and are returning to the UK before your [b]permission to stay expires. [b][b][b][b][b][b]Guidance Note - General Information (INF 1) [b][b][b][b]What is this guidance about? [b]This guidance provides general information about travelling to the United [b]Kingdom (UK). It is only a guide, but aims to answer commonly asked [b]questions. The full criteria for entry to the UK are contained in the [b]Immigration Rules [b][b][b]Where can I obtain information about visiting the UK? [b]A wide range of information is available on this website [b][b]Further guidance notes about coming to the UK are available, they provide [b]more detail on the following: [b][b]Visitors - Information about visiting the UK [b]Sponsors - Information about sponsoring visitors to the UK [b]Spouses - Information for spouses, fiancés and unmarried partners [b]Students - Information about studying in the UK [b]Family Members - Information about joining family members in the UK [b]Adopted Children - information about bringing adopted children to the UK [b]Returning Residents - Information for returning residents [b]UK Ancestry - Information about UK Ancestry [b]Setting up in Business - Information about setting up in business in the UK [b]Investors - Information for investors in the UK [b]Right of Abode - Information about the right of abode [b]Work permits - Information for work permit holders [b]Permit Free Employment - Information about permit free employment [b]Working Holidaymakers - Information for working holidaymakers [b]Au Pairs - Information for au pairs [b]Overseas Domestic Workers - Information about overseas domestic workers [b]EEA Nationals - Information for EEA nationals [b]Appeals - Information about appeals against refusal of entry clearance [b]Details of where to obtain further advice and information are included at [b]the end of this guidance. [b][b][b]Should I employ the services of an agent or an Immigration adviser to apply [b]for my visa? [b]It is advisable to exercise caution when enlisting the services of [b]an 'agent' or an immigration adviser. They are not empowered to issue [b]visas, nor can they influence the outcome of your application. There have [b]been instances of unscrupulous activity, including poor advice and [b]overcharging. [b][b]If you are unsure of how to make your application, or you simply require [b]advice on travelling to the UK, you should refer to the appropriate [b]guidance, our website (www.ukvisas.gov.uk) or contact your nearest British [b]mission overseas. [b][b][b]When should I get advice? [b]If you feel your application is not straightforward, and you have exhausted [b]the sources of information recommended above, you might wish to seek [b]assistance. [b][b][b]How do I get advice? [b]As well as the sources recommended above, you can obtain advice from [b]various other organisations. There are contact details at the end of this [b]guidance for the various organisations you, or your sponsor in the UK, may [b]wish to contact to assist you in finding a suitable immigration adviser. [b][b][b]Will my application be guaranteed if I have an immigration adviser? [b]No. Your application will depend on whether you qualify for entry clearance [b]under the Immigration Rules and whether you provide all the relevant [b]information and documentation to the entry clearance officer at the time of [b]your application. A good quality adviser may be able to assist you in [b]completing your application form(s) and ensuring you have all the relevant [b]documentation to hand at the time you lodge your application. [b][b][b]Are all immigration advisers qualified to give advice on immigration [b]matters? [b]No. Whilst some are qualified to offer advice on immigration law and allied [b]matters, some may only be able to assist in completing your application form [b](s). You should obtain details of the exact nature of their services before [b]engaging an immigration adviser. It is also advisable to obtain details of [b]the level of fees charged if you intend to engage an organisation that [b]charges for its services. [b][b][b]What is a visa? [b]A visa is an entry clearance certificate that is placed in your passport or [b]travel document at a British mission overseas. The entry clearance [b]certificate confers leave to enter the UK. [b][b]If you have a valid UK visa you will not normally be refused entry to the [b]UK unless your circumstances have changed, or you gave false information or [b]failed to disclose important facts when you applied for your visa. [b][b]When you arrive in the UK, an Immigration Officer may question you, so take [b]all relevant documents in your hand luggage. [b][b][b]Do I need a visa to visit the UK? [b]You will need a visa if you: [b][b]are a national of one of the countries listed at the end of this guidance [b][b]are stateless [b]hold a non-national travel document [b]hold a passport issued by an authority not recognised by the UK [b]Even if you do not require a visa to visit the UK, you may need an entry [b]clearance if you are travelling to the UK under another of the categories [b]listed above. If you are unsure of whether you require entry clearance, or [b]require more detailed information, please refer to the appropriate [b]guidance, our website or contact your nearest UK Overseas Mission. [b][b][b]How do I apply for a visa? [b]You will need to complete a visa application form IM2A. You can get a form [b]from this website (www.ukvisas.gov.uk) or from your nearest UK Overseas [b]Mission where there is a visa section. [b][b]You should check with your nearest British mission whether they can deal [b]with your application. If they cannot they will tell you where to apply. [b][b]Applications may be made to the visa section of a British mission in person [b]or, in some places, by post *. [b][b]*Please contact your nearest British mission to enquire about postal [b]applications. [b][b][b]What do I need to make my application? [b]This will vary according to the category under which you are seeking entry [b]clearance. In all cases you will need: [b][b]a completed Application form IM2A - All applicants except direct airside [b]transit (PDF, 33K) [b][b]your passport or travel document (this must be valid for the whole period [b]of your visit) [b]two recent passport sized photographs of yourself [b]the visa fee, which is non refundable, and must normally be paid in the [b]local currency of the country where you are applying [b]evidence of funds, for example bank statements or payslips, to show that [b]you can pay for the trip and have enough money to support and accommodate [b]yourself and any dependants adequately without working or help from public [b]funds* [b]The additional supporting documentation required will vary depending on the [b]type of application, please refer to the appropriate guidance, this website [b]or contact your nearest UK Overseas Mission for advice. [b][b]*Returning residents and persons with the right of abode do not have to [b]meet the 'public funds' requirement of the Immigration Rules [b][b][b]What will happen when I make my application? [b]The Entry Clearance Officer will check that he or she has all the [b]information that is needed to make a decision. If more information is [b]required you may be asked to return with or send additional documentation [b]before your application is accepted. [b][b]If after looking at your application the Entry Clearance Officer considers [b]on the information provided that your application is unlikely to succeed [b]you may be offered the opportunity to withdraw your application before you [b]pay the non-refundable fee. You do not have to accept this advice. If you [b]wish to continue with your application it will be accepted and you will be [b]issued with a receipt for your fee. [b][b]Once your application has been accepted you may have to be interviewed. [b][b][b]Do I have the right of appeal if my visa is refused? [b]Information about appeals is contained in the Appeals guidance and on this [b]website (http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk). [b][b]If you are refused a visa or entry clearance the entry clearance officer [b]will tell you if you have a right of appeal and give you the appeal forms [b]you need. [b][b][b]What are public funds? [b]The Immigration Rules require that people who wish to travel to the UK are [b]able to support and accommodate themselves without claiming certain state [b]benefits. Use this link to see a list of them: [b][b]Public Funds [b][b][b][b]FURTHER ADVICE AND INFORMATION [b]You can get further advice and guidance about visas from: [b][b]UKvisas [b]LONDON SW1A 2AH [b][b]General enquiries: (+44) (0)20 7008 8438 [b]Application forms: (+44) (0)20 7008 8308 [b]E-mail: Visas.ForUK@fco.gov.uk [b][b][b]You can get further advice and guidance about extending your stay once in [b]the United Kingdom from [b][b]Immigration and Nationality Directorate [b][b]Croydon Public Caller Unit [b]Lunar House [b]40 Wellesley Road [b]CROYDON CR9 2BY [b][b]General enquiries: (+44) (0)870 606 7766 [b]Application forms: (+44) (0)870 241 0645 [b]E-mail: public.enquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk [b]Website: www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk [b][b][b]Immigration Advisory Service [b][b]The IAS is an independent charity that gives free and confidential advice, [b]assistance and representation to persons who are applying for an entry [b]clearance for the United Kingdom. Their address is: [b][b]County House [b]190 Great Dover Street [b]LONDON SE1 4YB [b][b]Telephone: (+44) (0)20 7357 6917 [b]Duty Office (24 hrs): (+44) (0)20 8814 1559 [b]Fax: (+44) (0)20 7378 0665 [b]E-mail: advice@iasuk.org [b][b][b]DRUGS WARNING [b]The United Kingdom has severe penalties against drug smuggling. Drug [b]traffickers may try to bribe travellers. If you are travelling to the [b]United Kingdom avoid any involvement with drugs. [b][b][b]CUSTOMS AND EXCISE [b]Advice on importing personal effects and goods into the United Kingdom may [b]be obtained from: [b][b]HM Customs and Excise [b][b]Dorset House [b]Stamford Street [b]LONDON SE1 9PY [b][b]Telephone: (+44) (0)845 010 9000 [b]Website: www.hmce.gov.uk [b][b][b]INFORMATION ABOUT IMMIGRATION ADVISERS [b]If you, or your sponsor, consider that you have received poor or [b]incompetent advice from, or have been overcharged by, a practising [b]solicitor in England or Wales you should contact: [b][b]The Office for the Supervision of Solicitors [b][b]Victoria Court [b]8 Dormer Place [b]Leamington Spa [b]Warwickshire [b]CV32 5AE [b][b]Tel: +44 (0)845 608 6565 [b]Website: www.oss.lawsociety.org.uk [b][b]If you have a complaint about a practising solicitor in Scotland, you [b]should contact: [b][b]Law Society of Scotland [b][b]Client Relations Office [b]26 Drumsheugh Gardens [b]Edinburgh [b]EH3 7YR [b][b]Tel: +44 (0)131 476 8137 [b]Website: www.lawscot.org.uk [b][b]If you have a complaint about a practising solicitor in Northern Ireland, [b]you should contact: [b][b]Law Society of Northern Ireland [b][b]98 Victoria Street [b]Belfast [b]BT1 3JZ [b][b]Tel: +44 (0)28 9023 1614 [b]Website: www.lawsoc-ni.org [b][b]If you think the advice you or your sponsor has received from any other [b]organisation was poor, incompetent or too expensive, you should complain [b]directly to that organisation. [b][b]A list of advisers can also be obtained from: [b][b]Immigration Law Practitioners Association (ILPA) [b][b]Lindsey House [b]40/42 Charterhouse Street [b]London [b]EC1M 6JN [b][b]Tel: +44 (0)20 7251 8383 [b]Email: info@ilpa.org.uk [b]Website: www.ilpa.org.uk [b][b]UKCOSA: The Council for International Education [b][b]9-17 St Albans Place [b]London [b]N1 0NX [b][b]UKCOSA provides telephone advice for students and their families [b]1-4 p.m. Monday to Friday on: [b]+44 (0)20 7354 5210 [b]Tel: 020 7288 4330 [b]Fax: 020 7288 4360 [b]Website: www.ukcosa.org.uk [b][b][b]LIST OF VISA NATIONALS [b]If you are a national of one of the countries listed in the link below, or [b]if you are stateless, hold a non-national travel document or passport [b]issued by an authority not recognised by the UK you must hold a valid UK [b]visa on each* occasion that you travel to the UK. [b][b]Visa Nationals [b][b]*Visas are not required if you are settled in the UK or if you already have [b]permission to stay in the UK and are returning to the UK before your [b]permission to stay expires. [b][b]If you are a national of a country not listed above you do not need a visa [b]to enter the UK as a visitor or student. You may need to apply for prior [b]entry clearance if you wish to come to the UK in another immigration [b]capacity.