Information about how to apply for a visa in your home country

If you are a new student and you need to apply for a student visa, go through our information leaflet Applying for a Student Visa from outside UK

You can see a Powerpoint presentation on how to apply for an entry visa from here ISAS Tier 4 entry clearance presentation  

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What application forms should I use?

You will need to complete 2 forms - VAF9 and Appendix 8. You can download the forms from the UK Border Agency website.

Completed samples of the forms with our notes can be viewed below.

(The details on all the sample application forms do not relate to any specific individual)

Application Form VAF 9 - Main Applicant

Appendix 8 - Tier 4 General Student Self Assesment Form

What forms should my dependants use?

To find out who can come with you as your dependants (Tier 4), how to apply and what the requirements are for bringing your family as dependants, see the UKCISA information leaflet.

If you have dependants (spouse and children) who are applying with you or joining you later, each applicant will need to complete a form - VAF10. Download the application form from the UK Border Agency website. (Dependant visa under the points based system)

A completed sample VAF 10 form can be viewed below.

(The details on all the sample application forms do not relate to any specific individual)

Application Form VAF 10 - PBS Dependant  

What should I bring with me when travelling to the UK

Find out more about what happens when you are entering the UK for the first, or you are re-entering the UK, and what documents you should bring with you.

I want to extend my student visa in the UK

If you are already in the UK, we can help you to apply for your visa by checking your application and documents, and sending it for you to a special case-working unit in the UK Border Agency.

You must attend one of our workshops where we give you further information and help you to fill in the forms.

Click here for further details of how to apply and when the workshops are.

Then book an appointment to have your application checked by an Adviser on 01792 602000.

What are my and the University's responsibilities under the Tier 4 General (Student) visa

To find out more about the University's and student's responsibilities under Tier 4 click here

Can I come in as a Student Visitor?

If you are coming to Swansea University on a short exchange programme of LESS than six months, you might be able to enter as a Student Visitor. Click here to find out more.

If you are coming to study an English language course, you could enter as a Student Visitor for a maximum of 11 months.

If you need or want to extend your stay from within the UK after arrival, you should not apply as a Student Visitor.

Time Limit on studies at undergraduate and/or Master level studies in the UK

In April 2012, the UK Border Agency introduced a maximum time limit for international students who are studying at undergraduate and Masters level in the UK. In most cases, the time limit is 5 years for combined undergraduate and Masters level studies, but there are some exceptions to this rule. Your visa application may be refused if the total time you will spend on your studies exceeds this limit.  To help the university assess your eligibility for further studies in the UK please complete the Admissions Previous Study Questionnaire and send it back to the relevant office below:  

• If you are applying to start a degree course at Swansea University

By Email:  admissions-enquiries@swansea.ac.uk  or send it by post to the following address:

•  If you are already on a degree course at Swansea University

By Email: f.e.wagstaff@swansea.ac.uk or academic.registry@swansea.ac.uk

•  If you are applying to study or you are already studying English language

By Email: elts@swansea.ac.uk or send it by post to the following address