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The UK Student visa (formerly Tier 4) requires you to have a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from a UKVI-licensed university, prove you can fund your tuition and living costs, and satisfy English language and health screening requirements. This page covers every document you need as a Pakistani student applying from Pakistan.
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Pakistani students need a valid passport, CAS from a licensed UK university, proof of English (IELTS 6.0+), financial evidence (28-day rule), and a TB test from an IOM-approved clinic in Pakistan.
One missing or incorrect document is the most common reason for UK visa delays. Our consultants review your full document package before you submit.
| Document | Required? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Valid Passport | Mandatory | 6+ months validity beyond course end, blank pages for visa stamp |
| CAS Number | Mandatory | Issued by your UK university once you confirm your place |
| Financial Evidence | Mandatory | 28-day bank statements, education loan letter, or sponsor documents |
| TB Test Certificate | Mandatory | From IOM-approved clinic in Pakistan; valid 6 months from test date |
| English Language Proof | Mandatory | IELTS 6.0–6.5+ (or approved equivalent / MOI letter if applicable) |
| Academic Transcripts | Mandatory | All previous qualifications — O-levels, A-levels, FSc, Bachelor's |
| Degree Certificates | Mandatory | Originals or certified copies; HEC attested for Pakistani degrees |
| Unconditional Offer Letter | Mandatory | From your UK university confirming your place |
| Proof of Tuition Deposit | Mandatory | Payment receipt showing deposit paid to your university |
| Passport Photographs | Mandatory | 2 colour photos, 45mm × 35mm, white background, recent |
| Sponsor Letter + Sponsor Statements | If sponsored | Required if someone else is funding your studies |
| Gap Year Explanation Letter | If applicable | Explain any breaks between qualifications |
Translation: All documents not originally in English must have a certified English translation attached. This includes Urdu transcripts, Urdu-medium certificates, and family documents used for sponsorship.
Your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) is a unique 14-character reference number issued by your UK university. It is the foundation of your visa application — without it, you cannot apply for a UK Student visa. UKVI uses the CAS to verify your course details, your university’s sponsor licence, and the fees you have already paid.
UKVI requires you to demonstrate that you can pay your first year’s tuition fees plus a fixed living cost allowance. The critical rule: these funds must be held in your account (or your sponsor’s account) for 28 consecutive days before you submit your visa application.
Year 1 tuition + £12,006 (£1,334 × 9 months)
e.g. £20,000 tuition = £32,006 required ≈ ₨1.14 crore
Year 1 tuition + £9,207 (£1,023 × 9 months)
e.g. £16,000 tuition = £25,207 required ≈ ₨89.9L
Accepted forms of financial evidence:
Pakistan is on the UK’s list of countries where a tuberculosis (TB) test is mandatory for anyone applying for a visa valid for more than 6 months. You must be tested at an IOM (International Organization for Migration) approved clinic — results from any other clinic will not be accepted.
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| Course Level | Typical IELTS | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Year | IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.5) | Varies by university |
| Undergraduate (Year 1) | IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5) | Standard for most UK universities |
| Postgraduate (Master's) | IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) | Some top universities require 7.0 |
| Medicine / Law / MBA | IELTS 7.0 (no band below 7.0) | Higher standard, check university requirements |
Accepted English tests: IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, Duolingo English Test (university-dependent). Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency are also accepted by UKVI.
Medium of Instruction (MOI) exemption: If your Bachelor’s degree was taught entirely in English, some universities accept an MOI letter from your previous institution in lieu of IELTS. However, UKVI still requires an SELT (Secure English Language Test) for visa purposes at most course levels — check your specific university requirements.
All academic documents from Pakistani institutions must be authentic, properly attested, and translated where necessary. For postgraduate applications, your Pakistani Bachelor’s degree must be attested by the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
Funds not maintained for the full 28 days
A dip in balance on any day during the 28-day window invalidates the evidence — even by a small amount.
TB certificate from non-IOM approved clinic
Results from private clinics or hospitals not on the IOM-approved list will be rejected outright.
Name mismatch across documents
Your name must match exactly on passport, CAS, bank statements, and offer letter. Even minor spelling differences cause delays.
Missing translations
Submitting Urdu-language transcripts or certificates without certified English translations is a very common oversight.
Forgetting HEC attestation for postgraduate applications
Pakistani Bachelor's degrees must be HEC attested for UK master's applications. Universities and UKVI both require this.
Applying too late
Applying within 4 weeks of your course start date gives very little buffer. Apply 6–8 weeks before the course begins.
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