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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS |
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INFORMATION FOR INDIAN NATIONALS |
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What travel documents do I need to prepare? |
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An Indian national or any other person seeking entry into the UK must produce to the
Immigration Officer a valid passport, or another identity document, endorsed with a United
Kingdom entry clearance issued to him/her for the purpose he/she seeks entry. |
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Value Added Tax (VAT) is charged on most goods bought in shops in the UK (not in the
Channel Islands) and obtaining relief from VAT can result in quite a saving. The
appropriate form for the scheme is completed in full at the time of purchase. You must
present the form to Customs at the final point of departure and have your goods available
for inspection. |
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What are the contact details for the Indian Embassy in the UK? |
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High Commissioner
Indian High Commission
India House
Aldwych London, WC2 4NA
Tel: 0044 207 836844/ 3796242
Fax: 0044 207 8364331 |
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Am I allowed to work in the UK? |
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Yes, you can work in term-time and in holidays without having to get permission. You are
limited to 20 hours per week in term-time, and 40 hours in vacations. |
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How long is a visa valid for? |
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That depends on the category of visa. Visit visas are valid for six months, and cannot be
extended. If you are entering the UK for settlement, your visa will be valid for one year
initially.
Student
A student visa is valid for as long as the course for which you have an unconditional
offer of a place. If you are planning to follow a one-year foundation course and then plan
to go on to take a three-year bachelor degree course, your visa will be valid for that
first year only. However, if have an unconditional offer of a place on a three-year
course, the Home Office can issue a visa that is valid for three years. |
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If I am travelling to another country, do I need to get the other visa first? |
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Not necessarily, but if you are applying for a transit visa, immigration authorities at UK
airport will need to see a visa for the country of your final destination. |
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When I am in the UK, will I be able to extend my student visa? |
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It is possible to extend a student visa while you are in the UK. You will need to provide
the Home Office with evidence of enrolment on a recognised course of study. |
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How far in advance of my travel date can I apply for a visa? |
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Three months. So if you are a student planning to depart in September, you cannot apply
before June. We recommend that you apply eight weeks before your planned date of
departure. |
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How much money do I need to have to obtain a visa? |
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There is no fixed answer. Your funds should cover all travel, accommodation and living
costs, plus course fees if you are a student. Please bring as much evidence as possible of
your finances, to help us to form a picture of your financial standing.
Please note that the visa regulations keep changing.
Visit the following for up-to-date information:
[Department for Education and Skills]
[UK in India]
[The Council for International Education] |
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