POINTS BASED SYSTEM - TIER 4 GUIDANCE

This is subject to change and please always check  www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas

To assist the Embassy to process your visa application, you will be required to submit the documentary evidence listed below.  Supporting documentation should be originals with translations where applicable and a full set of photocopies, size A4, should also be submitted.  Your application will be refused if we find that any of the supporting documentation is forged.

Failure to submit the requested documentation may result in your application being refused.

Applications should be submitted at the Visa Section of the British Embassy in Rangoon. The British Embassy in Rangoon accepts visa applications from 08.15am, Monday to Thursday on an appointment basis.  Appointments can be made by calling one of the following numbers between 11.00am and 12.00 Monday to Friday: 370863, 370864, 370865, 370867, 254657, 254659, 256918, 256438

1.        Your completed visa application form VAF9 and 1 recent passport sized colour photograph with white background.(45mm x35 mm)

2.        Your current passport and any other passports you have held.

3.        Your household list / Family members’ list

4.        Your identity card

5.        Your completed insert form of family details (this form is provided with the application form at the Embassy or can be obtained separately)

6.     Birth Certificate and Consent Letter from Parents must be provided along with the application if you are under 18 years of age.

7.        The amounts required to meet the maintenance criteria must be held in your personal or your parent(s) / legal guardian(s) bank account for a minimum period of 28 days. The end of that 28 day period must not be more than one month before the date of your application, for which you must show bank statements/other evidence.   

8.       BANK ACCOUNT MUST BE UPDATED TO SHOW THE REQUIRED FUNDS HAVE BEEN MAINTAINED FOR 28 DAYS.

9.        The appropriate Appendix

·          Tier 4 (General) Student – Appendix 8

·          Tier 4 (Child) Student – Appendix 9

10.        For details of further documents required please refer to the student guidance available here.   

For more information please refer to  www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas   or www.ukinburma.fco.gov.uk  

I confirm that I have read the above guidance.  I confirm that I have provided all supporting documents requested and failure do so may mean that my application is refused.  I understand that a decision will be made on my application based on these documents only.      

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