每年都有成千的国际留学生成功获得留学英国的签证。英国政府欢迎国际留学生，在学生签证数量方面也没有限制。
以下是留学网为大家独家整理并翻译的国际留学生签证英国概况，希望能对有意留学英国申请签证的学生有所帮助。
一、留学英国需要签证吗
这取决于你的国籍和移民条件。具体情况可参看 网站www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa。
二、应该在什么时候申请签证
开课之前申请。许多学生意识不到申请花费时间，结果没有时间申请。你可以在开课前三个月申请;在条件允许的情况下，提前做好前期研究和计划。
申请签证可能需要做一下准备：
1.出示经济状况和学历(资格证书)证明;
2.参加面试或登记个人生物特征信息;
3.准备英语语言能力考试。
尽管没有出示接种疫苗证明的统一要求，但有些机构会要求;如果你是来自肺结核高发地区，还会要求做胸腔X射线检测。因此和你的学校(大学或学院)沟通好，明确具体的要求。
一般三个月内就会有签证结果。可以参看英国签证移民局(UK Visas and Immigration)给出的签证程序时间表，看在你自己的国家拿到签证需要多久。
三、需要什么类型的签证
以下两种签证适合想要上短期课程或英语语言课程学习不超过11个月的学生：
1.短期学生签证。年满18周岁及以上的且想要在英国学习半年(含)以内的学生可以申请。如果要学英语语言课程，你可以申请延期签证(extended visa)，以便多待11(不超过)个月。
2.短期学生(儿童)签证。年满17周岁及以下且学习时间在半年(含)以内的学生
可以申请。
以下两种签证适合长期学习申请：
1.四级(儿童)学生签证。年龄在417岁之间的儿童或学生可以申请。如果你的年龄在4到15岁之间，你需要在英国的独立付费学校接受教育。
2.四级(一般)学生签证。年满16周岁及以上且满足资格条件的学生可以申请。
四、英语语言能力测试
申请四级(一般)学生签证的学生可能需要参加英语语言能力测试，成绩作为申请的一项参考。请注意，英国政府关于强制性安全英语语言测试(SELT)组织机构的指导和规定是可以变动的，取决于你的国籍和你修的课程类型。变动可能会对你签证要求的考试产生影响，也可能对你所在的大学或学院的英语语言要求产生影响。
五、医疗费
如果你留学英国的签证期限在半年(不含)以上，你需要每年另付150英镑的NHS医疗费。这项规定通用于英国学生和英国以外国家的学生。
更多信息(包括该规定如何影响你家人来英国旅游)请参看UKCISA网站。
六、持英国签证可以在哪些地方学习
英国政府旨在确保所有招收国际留学生的大学、学院、学校和语言学习机构都是负责任的机构。
为了获得学习签证(study visa)，你需要在英国政府支持的学校、学院或大学里学习。
七、可以带家人来英国吗
部分办理学习签证的国际留学生可以带家属到英国。
八、持学习签证可以在英国工作吗
学生可以。许多国际留学生会在英国做兼职，或边学习边实习。工作时间、工作类型取决于你的签证类型和教育机构。可以访问英国签证移民网查看更多相关信息。
九、更新四级签证申请时需要做些什么
在英国期间你可能得申请四级签证。以下情况就需要：
1.需要比现在所持签证规定的更长的时间来完成学业;
2.更换四级签证;
3.延长在英国待的时间以便工作，如做学生会休假官( Sabbatical Officer )、医生、助理牙医、加入博士学位扩展计划，这些都要有四级签证才能做。
十、毕业后可以留在英国工作吗
毕业生可以。毕业后想留在英国工作的国际留学生有很多选择。
Each year, thousands of international students successfully gain a visa to study in the United Kingdom. The UK government welcomes international students, and there is no limit on the number of student visas that can be issued.
This page provides an overview of visas for international students. More detailed information can be found on the UKCISA website.
UK immigration and visas are managed by the UK governments Home Office. Please check the UK Visas and Immigration website for more information.
Do I need a visa to study in the UK?
This depends on your nationality and immigration status. Find out if you need a visa to study in the UK here: www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
When should I apply for a visa?
It is important to prepare and apply well before you intend to begin your course. Many students do not realise how long the process will take, and do not leave enough time. You can apply for a visa up to three months before the start of your course, but its a good idea to do your research and plan what you need to do before that, if you can.
Your application may require you to:
produce documents showing your finances and qualifications;
attend an interview or enrol your biometric information
take an English language test.
While there are no vaccination requirements for a visa, some institutions will require you to have certain vaccinations or if you are coming from a tuberculosis high-risk area a chest x-ray. Check with your institution, for example your university or college, to see what their requirements are.
You should get a decision on your visa within three weeks. Check the UK Visas and Immigration guide to processing times to find out how long it might take to get a visa in your country.
What kind of visa do I need?
The following two visas are suitable for students who want to do a short course or an English language course for up to 11 months:
Short-term student visa: You can apply if you are aged 18 or over, and you want to study in the UK for up to six months. If you want to join an English language course, you can apply for an extended visa to stay for up to 11 months.
Short-term student (Child) visa: You can apply if you are aged 17 or younger, and you want to study in the UK for up to six months.
The following two visas allow you to do a longer course in the UK:
Tier 4 (Child) student visa: You can apply if you are between 4 and 17 years old. If you are between 4 and 15 years old, you must be coming to the UK to be educated at an independent, fee-paying school.
Tier 4 (General) student visa: You can apply if you want to study in the UK and you are aged 16 or over, and meet certain eligibility requirements.
English language tests
Some students applying for a Tier 4 (General) visa may need to take an English language test as part of their application. Please note that UK Government guidelines and regulations on secure English language test (SELT) providers are subject to change. Depending on where you are from and the type of course you are doing, these changes may have an effect on the test you can take to meet visa requirements. It may also have an effect on any English language requirements set by your university or college.
Healthcare charges
If you are applying for a visa to come to the UK for more than six months you will need to pay an additional NHS health surcharge of 150 per year. This includes students applying from within the UK or from outside the UK.
For further details, including how this may affect any family members travelling with you, please see the UKCISA website.
Where can I study with a UK visa?
The UK government aims to ensure that all universities, colleges, schools and language centres that teach international students are responsible institutions.
To be eligible for a UK study visa, you need to join a school, college or university that is approved by the UK government.
Can I bring my family with me?
Some international students on a study visa can bring their dependents with them to the UK.
Can I work in the UK on a study visa?
Students: Many international students in the UK take a part-time job, work placement or internship alongside their studies. The hours and type of work you can carry out will depend on the type of visa and your sponsoring intitution. Please see our article Working alongside your studies for advice, and visit theUK Visas and Immigration website for further information.
What if I need to renew my Tier 4 visa application?
You may need to make a Tier 4 application while you are in the UK. For example, you may need to apply because
you need more time to complete your studies with your current Tier 4 sponsor
you are switching to a new Tier 4 sponsor
you are extending your stay in the UK to work as a Student Union Sabbatical Officer or as a Doctor or Dentist in training, or for the Doctorate Extension Scheme, all of which are done with Tier 4 leave.
Can I work in the UK after I graduate?
Graduates: There are many options available to international students who want to stay and work in the UK after completing their studies.