What is a UK visa?
UK visa is an official document that will help non-British residents to entering in United Kingdom. It is a permit issued by British emphasis that allows foreigners stay and travel for a specific time period. UK visa include total four European countries. For the non-British citizens who want to travel any of these countries can apply for UK visa:
- England
- Wales
- Scotland
- Northern Ireland
Types of UK visas –
- UK visitor visa
- UK standard visitor visa
- UK transit visa
- UK marriage visitor visa
- UK permitted paid engagement visa
- UK parent of a tier 4 child visa
- UK study visa
- UK short term study visa
- UK general student visa
- UK child student visa
- UK work visa
- UK long term work visas
- UK investor, and development visas
- Other work visas for the UK
- UK family visa
UK visa Guidelines due to covid-19
In UK universities student safety and, good health is the top priority. For the latest guidance contact your universities directly. Due to the covid-19 pandemic, UK universities ensuring students safety remains first priority while deliver the top-class teaching. for instance, airport pickup service, 24/7 helplines for students for free counseling, and mental health support services.
Before covid-19 international need of distance course, it was a standard, For student to only start their course when they enter in the UK on a student visa. But now it’s possible unless your visa application has been decided you can start your course at a UK university via learning, if:
- you have given a CAS(confirmation of acceptance for studies).
- If your course is which is listed from your CAS
- And, if your sponsor is a student sponsor.
Before applying for UK visa. travel to England from another country during coronavirus COVID-19). pay attention to any local travel guidance in your country.
Due to high demand, standard UK visitor visas are taking significantly usually more time in processed. You have to keep this in your mind when making any bookings.
TB test is required for UK visa?
This is under the UK migration rules, you will have need to give tuberculosis (TB). If you want to come to the UK for more than 6 months then you have to give a chest-x-ray to test for TB. And if the test is not clear then you may also ask to give a sputum sample (phlegm coughed up from your lungs).
And if your test shows that you have TB then you will be provides certificate which will be valid for 6 months.
Who does not need to be tested?
You don’t need any TB test if you have apply following;
- If you are diplomat accredited to UK.
- You are returning UK resident and not been way for more than 2 years.
- You lived for more than 6 months in a country, where TB screening is not vital in the UK or you are away from that country for more than 6 months.
Conclusion
You should apply for any visa from the country you are living. However, if your VAC is closed due to covid-19 guidelines then you can apply online and select a VAC in any other country worldwide for submit your biometrics and applications. But make sure that you are permitted to travel to that country beforehand.
