UK Border Agency Visa Services Home Page

The UK Border Agency is responsible for securing the United Kingdom’s borders and controlling migration. We consider applications for permission to enter or stay in the United Kingdom (UK) through our visa services around the world.

Please use this website to apply for a visa to come to the UK.

Important requirements if you want to study in the UK from 31 March 2009

Important changes to visa requirements will affect:
Taiwanese passport holders South African passport holders

Jamaican passport holders Bolivian passport holders

Venezuelan passport holders Lesotho and Swaziland passport holders

Changes to Tier 1 (General) academic qualifications
From 31 March 2009 , people wanting to make applications under Tier 1 (General) will need to hold a minimum level of academic qualification that is equivalent to a UK Masters degree, which is confirmed by UK NARIC. Further information can be found via this link: New rules for skilled and highly skilled migrant workers