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Student visa documents checklist for Indian applicants

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An Indian applicant for the Student visa needs 12 document groups, starting with passport valid for the whole course and cas number and the cas statement from the university, listing the tuition already paid. Every item below is named the way Indian banks, offices and universities issue it, verified 8 October 2026.

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Documents checklist

Scan each document in colour; translations certified; bank statements on letterhead or stamped by the branch.

  1. 1Passport valid for the whole course
  2. 2CAS number and the CAS statement from the university, listing the tuition already paid
  3. 3Bank statements or a balance certificate covering 28 days, no more than 31 days old on the date you apply, from your own account or a parent's account with a birth certificate and consent letter
  4. 4Education loan sanction letter from a bank regulated by the Reserve Bank of India, on the bank's letterhead, stating the amount, the applicant and that the loan is approved, not merely eligible
  5. 5Fixed deposit receipts if the money is in an FD, with a letter confirming it can be withdrawn
  6. 6Class 10 and 12 marksheets, degree certificates and transcripts as listed on the CAS
  7. 7English test report (IELTS for UKVI, PTE Academic UKVI, LanguageCert, Skills for English UKVI) or the university's own assessment noted on the CAS
  8. 8Tuberculosis test certificate from a clinic approved for UK visas, dated within 6 months
  9. 9ATAS certificate where the CAS says it is required
  10. 10Parental consent letter and parents' passports if you are under 18
  11. 11Previous UK refusal letters, if any, with a short explanation of what changed
  12. 12Marriage certificate and your spouse's documents if you qualify to bring dependants
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Related questions

How much money do I need to show for a UK student visa from India in 2026?

Tuition still owed for the first year, as shown on the CAS, plus £1,529 a month in London or £1,171 a month outside London, for up to 9 months. That is £13,761 in London and £10,539 outside London for a 9-month course, on top of unpaid tuition. From 30 November 2026 the monthly figures are expected to be £1,570 and £1,203. Our maintenance calculator applies the right figure for your application date.

What is the 28-day rule?

The closing balance must stay at or above the required amount for every one of the 28 days before the final balance date. One day below the line resets the clock. The statement must also be no more than 31 days old when you submit the online form.

Does an education loan sanction letter from an Indian bank count?

Yes, if the loan is sanctioned, not just approved in principle, and the letter is from a bank regulated by the Reserve Bank of India. The letter should state your name, the amount, the course and that funds will be released. NBFC loans are accepted only where the lender meets the Home Office's definition of a regulated financial institution, so ask us before you rely on one.

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