I want to study in the UK-Part 4

1: What do my dependants need to make an application?
2: Will my husband, wife or civil partner be allowed to work?
3: Will I need to register with the Police?
4: Can I go to the UK to arrange my studies?
 
 
1:What do my dependants need to make an application?
 
Your dependants will need to make their application online.

They will also need the following:

  • Their passport or travel document.
  • A recent passport-sized (45mm x 35mm),colour photograph of themselves. This should be:
    • taken against a light coloured background
    • clear and of good quality, and not framed or backed
    • printed on normal photographic paper, and
    • full face and without sunglasses, hat or other head covering unless they wear this for cultural or religious reasons (but the face must not be covered).
  • The visa fee. This cannot be refunded and they must normally pay it in the local currency of the country where they are applying.
  • Evidence of their relationship to you.
  • Evidence that you can support them without needing any help from public funds.
  • Evidence of the course of study your are doing or are going to do in the UK.
  • A copy of the relevant pages from your passport, showing your permission to stay if you are already in the UK.
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2:Will my husband, wife or civil partner be allowed to work?
 
Your husband, wife or civil partner will be allowed to work in the UK if they give you permission to stay in the country for at least twelve months.
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3:Will I need to register with the Police?
 
Nationals of certain countries are required to register with the police if they are entering the UK for more than six months. Your visa will state if this is necessary.

In London, police registration is made at the Overseas Visitors Registration Office, (OVRO), Brandon House, 180 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1LH, Tel. 020 7230 1208. If you are not in London you can register at the nearest police station specified as a registration office. You will be charged for the initial registration certificate.
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4:Can I go to the UK to arrange my studies?
 
You can travel to the UK as a prospective student for up to six months to arrange your studies. You will need to show that:

  • you intend to enrol on a course of study within six months of arriving in the UK
  • you can pay for your course, support yourself and your dependants, and live without working or needing any help from public funds, and
  • you intend to leave the UK when you finish your studies or when your permission to stay ends if you do not qualify to stay in the UK as a student.
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