Immigration - Tier 4 Super Guide
Question 5: What application form should I fill in?
Applying outside the UK
You will need to complete application forms VAF9 and Appendix 8 both available from the UKVisas website. In some countries, you will complete an online form instead of the VAF9 paper form although the questions are usually similar. You will still need to submit the paper Appendix 8 form at the same time that you submit your documents, even if you have filled in the online form.
If you are bringing dependants to the UK with you, each dependant will need to complete a VAF10 form.
Our annotated forms explain how to answer the questions on the form depending on your situation. We have provided a version for new University of Exeter students and one for new INTO University of Exeter students to make things easier.
NOTE: THE ANNOTATED FORMS ARE CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE. WE APOLOGISE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE AND WILL PUBLISH THEM SHORTLY.
| University of Exeter: VAF9 with notes | University of Exeter: Appendix 8 with notes |
| INTO: VAF9 with notes | INTO: Appendix 8 with notes |
| Dependants: VAF10 with notes |
Applying inside the UK
You will need to complete the Tier 4 (General) application form, available from the UK Border Agency website. This is a long form so leave some time to complete. Your dependants will need to complete the PBS (Dependant) form, also available to download from the UK Border Agency website. You can also collect a form from the International Student Support Office.
Our annotated forms explain how to answer the questions on the form depending on your situation. We have provided a version for students extending their visas for University of Exeter courses and one for students extending their visas for INTO University of Exeter courses to make things easier.
| University of Exeter: Tier 4 (General) form with notes
Note that this annotated form refers to a previous version of the application form but is still useful as most of the questions are the same. An updated version will be uploaded shortly. Tier 4 Annotated Form 2011 |
| INTO: Tier 4 (General) form with notes |
| Dependants: PBS (Dependant) form with notes |
Next: Question 6: What is the UK Border Agency looking for?
Tier 4 Frequently Asked Questions
- SSC Tier 4 Student Visa Application Checklist
- SSC PBS Dependant Visa Checklist
- Question 1: Do I need a visa?
- Question 2: Can I bring my family to the UK with me?
- Question 3: Where do I apply?
- Question 4: What is the application fee?
- Question 5: What application form should I fill in?
- Question 6: What is the UK Border Agency looking for?
- Question 7: How do I prove that I have an offer?
- Question 8: What qualifications do I need to show?
- Question 9: What finances do I need to show?
- Question 10: How do I show the funds available to me and how long do I need to show them for?
- Question 11: What immigration documents do I need?
- Question 12: What happens after I have submitted my application?
- Question 13: What if my application is refused?
If you have further questions please contact us.
