Study in UK :STUDENTS VISA

Pakistani students, holding a Pakistani passport, have to apply for a visa/entry certificate provided you have an unconditional offer of a place at a university, college or school and adequate funds to support yourself.

Therefore, although the all the rules & regulations are obvious, and strict, so you must ensure that all your paperwork is in proper order.
The British High Commission Islamabad is accepting all student applications. These applications must be submitted through the nearest Gerry's / FedEx office or through the British Council's student select scheme, and must be accompanied by full supporting documentary evidence. Universities and colleges are advised not to fax the High Commission with letters of support.

WHY STUDY IN UK

UK is a the best choice for Pakistani studets because of its world-class education quality, friendly environment, good climate and cultural diversity. Thousands of Pakistani students are currently studying in UK and enjoying perfect study environment. Many have completed their education, been absorbed at high positions.
UK is one of the most dynamic and exciting places in the world to live and study. It is a center for the leading financial markets, commerce, government and law. The educational benefits are unparalleled with hundreds of libraries and professional organizations. As a whole it's full of traditions with theatres, galleries and museums.
Quality Assurance
Opportunity to work whilst studying
Multicultural Society
Low cost of living
Quality Assurance:
UK is receiving greater international recognition as a provider of high quality education. Qualifications achieved are recognized internationally and graduates from UK have been very successful in finding employment and holding prominent positions.
Opportunity to work whilst studying:
Students are permitted to work upto 20 hours per week" during study session and no restriction during vacations. (For tuition fees students should NOT rely solely on income from part-time work in UK)
Multicultural Society:
UK provides international student with a multicultural society that caters for different tastes, various type of entertainment, religious/social activities and sports.
Low Cost for Students:
Concessions are available on traveling and at many shops, clubs, theatres, sports venues, shows and festivals with your student card. You can also get some newspapers and journals at subsidized rates with discounts at most of the smaller shops and restaurants are also very affordable

Study in UK:DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Students required the following original and photo copies for their visa application pack to send to the British Council with the following documents:
ORIGIONAL DOCUMENTS :

• Unconditional offer letter from a UK institution
• Photocopy of offer letter
• Sponsor's bank statements for the last six months(A bank certificate is acceptable only in case of fixed deposit accounts)
• Visa form (VAF 1) (available from www.britainonline.org.pk). It must be printed back to back.
• Photocopy of visa form
• Student Select Form(http://www.educationuk.org/eduk_img/aff/92/student_select_form1.doc). It must be printed back to back.
• Photocopy of Student Select Form
• Three (3) recent passport-size color photographs in white background. Please do not staple the pictures

PHOTOCOPIES REQUIRED:

• Passport (with more then six months validity) (photocopy of first two pages)
• National Identity Card
• Evidence of English Language competency (IELTS(minimum score 6.0) /TOEFL scores are valid for two years only/O-Level English Grade 'C' minimum/A-Level English Grade 'C' minimum)
• Academic documents and transcripts
• Scholarship letter - if applicable
• Sponsor's letter in the form of affidavit properly signed by the solicitor - if applicable
• Sponsor's tax documents, including assessment forms for the last three years - if possible
• Evidence of personal/sponsor's business / land / employment / income
• Family registration form 'B' - if applicable 

Sponsor can be a company / parents / close relative etc. Proof of relationship must be establised in case of sponsor other than parents.

Once you have ALL the documents on the checklist ready you may deposit the non-refundable assessment fee of Rs.3000 in to British Council's bank account at the Standard Chartered Bank. At the bank you will be handed over a slip to fill out. Please tick the box marked "Others" and write SSS.

You must deposit the British Council fee in the Standard Chartered Branch where you intend to submit your visa application:

Please note that you only use the British Council specific deposit slips available at all branches. Payments are not acceptable on ordinary SCB deposit slips.

Study in UK:STUDENTS SELECT SCHEME ROUTE

All the applicants must submit their applications to British Council at least six weeks before the last date of registration at the College/University.
British Council reserves the right to reject late applications.

Study in UK:STUDENTS VISA PROCEDURE

• If you meet institute's requirement, you will be provided application forms and arrange offer letter (admission), which is required prior to lodgment of Visa application.
• Pay the tuition fee for one semester or as advised by the High Commission and your Overseas Student Health Cover insurance premium. The institution will then forward CONFIRMATION OF ENROLMENT (COE) that your payment has been received and that you are enrolled.
• After two weeks your passport will be received from the UK High Commission upon clearance of various checks. AusPak will assist you in accommodation and airport pick through the respective institute.

           For more information visit ...........www.britishcouncil.org.pk

Study in UK:STUDENTS SELECT SCHEME

The perpose of Student Select scheme to help facilitate students, seeking information to study in United Kingdom for their higher education. As a part of this scheme the British Council quality reviews visa applications and assists the students in preparing them to the standards demanded by the British High Commission. The British High Commission in turn has offered to review these applications on a "Fast Track" service. As a result these applications have an edge, the necessity of an interview is minimised and visas are issued with relative ease.
Please note that the Student Select Scheme is exclusive to British Council.
If you choose to apply through your nearest British Council office, please attempt to submit your visa application at least six weeks prior to the start of your course.
Please note that British Council administration fees are in addition to the student Visa fee charged by the British High Commissioner.

UK STUDENTS VISA:

Pakistani students, holding a Pakistani passport, have to apply for a visa/entry certificate provided you have an unconditional offer of a place at a university, college or school and adequate funds to support yourself.

Therefore, although the all the rules & regulations are obvious, and strict, so you must ensure that all your paperwork is in proper order.
The British High Commission Islamabad is accepting all student applications. These applications must be submitted through the nearest Gerry's / FedEx office or through the British Council's student select scheme, and must be accompanied by full supporting documentary evidence. Universities and colleges are advised not to fax the High Commission with letters of support.

Study in New Zealand:PROCESSING TIME

Provided all documents are in place, the New Zealand Immigration Service, Singapore Branch takes up to 6-8 weeks to process your application including verification of documents, after the application has arrived in Singapore.
Applications lodged during December, January and February will take significantly longer. The NZIS Singapore will not accept any responsibility for missed university deadlines or start dates because visa applications have been submitted late

Study in New Zealand:ISSUING THE VISA

Once an application is approved the New Zealand Immigration Service is required to place a visa in the passport. It is the applying student's responsibility to get the passport to NZIS. As all Pakistan nationals require visas to enter Singapore applying students must apply for their Singapore visa in ample time to allow them to enter Singapore en route to New Zealand. The New Zealand Immigration Service cannot advise on the Singapore visa requirement as that is an issue for the Singapore Government and is the individual’s responsibility. Applicants can courier their passport to the New Zealand Immigration Service in Singapore. Do not send passports to NZIS Singapore by standard mail. NZIS are not responsible for any passport lost during postage

Study in New Zealand:APPLICATION SUBMITION

Your application may be submitted in person or via mail/courier to:
New Zealand Immigration Service
391A Orchard Road
#15-05 Ngee Ann City Tower A
Singapore 238873
Phone: 65-67386700
Fax: 65-62356651

If you are lodging your application in person, please note that we accept applications for processing between 9am to 2pm, Mondays to Fridays.
A Courier fee of S$20 must be enclosed with all applications that require passport to be returned by courier.
Full contact details must be provided with the application as most applicants will be required to attend an interview in Karachi.
An NZIS Case Officer will be assigned to each application within 10 working days of the application being received by the NZIS Singapore office. If you have any inquiries about this process, please telephone Ross Grigg, NZIS Service Manager in Singapore (65) 6834 9028.

Study in New Zealand:DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

• Fully completed “Application to Study in New Zealand” form with a recent passport sized photograph attached. Please ensure that your contact phone number is clearly stated in your application form
• The application fee of SG$130.00. Acceptable modes of payment include cash (exact change), bank draft (made payable to “New Zealand Immigration Service”) or credit card (Master Card/ Visa). Please note that this fee is a processing fee and is NON-REFUNDABLE regardless of the outcome of your visa application
• Original passport or certified copy of passport
• Notarized birth certificate.
• Offer of place from an academic institution, which must include the course of study and length of course. For students with conditional offer of place, evidence that these conditions have been met or an unconditional offer of place is required
• Original official receipt for course fees paid
• Guarantee of accommodation in New Zealand
• Fully completed “Financial Undertaking for a Student” form together with evidence that funds of NZ$7000 per annum for each year of your proposed course of study is available.
• A letter from your parent’s employer or from the employer of the person responsible for your financial support. This letter should include annual income (including bonus), length of employment and position held. Also, it must be on company letterhead (with address and contact number), bearing the stamp of the company and the signature of the head of the company or the responsible person of the personnel department
• Letter from your current school providing evidence of your current level of schooling, attendance record and results.

For courses longer than 24 months, the following additional documents are required

• Police certificate from your home country not more than 6 months old if you are aged 17 years and above. If you have resided in a foreign country for more than 12 months in the 10 years prior to your application, police certificates from these countries are also required
• Medical and x-ray certificate completed by a registered general practitioner or Radiologist that has been approved by the New Zealand Immigration Service.

STUDY IN NEW ZEALAND : Application process for Pakistani students

The New Zealand Immigration Service made a strategic decision to close the visa operation in Karachi effective from July 2002. From that date all visa applications for Pakistan nationals must be sent to NZIS, Singapore.
Most applicants will be required to attend an interview in Karachi during the processing of their application in Singapore. All applicants should be prepared to attend this interview.
Under no circumstances should applications be sent to the address of the NZ Consulate in Karachi nor should the consulate be approached to assist with application processing.