United Kingdom Student visa from Karachi
Where to submit your application in Karachi, what applicants report about appointments and processing times, and what it costs.
Where to apply in Karachi
VFS Global - United Kingdom Visa Application Centre
Hours: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:00
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Processing time for Karachi applicants
Official processing time: Usually within 3 weeks when applying from outside the UK. Share your timeline to help others.
Documents to bring
- Valid passport - Current passport or other travel document
- CAS reference number - From your university; apply within 6 months of receiving it
- Proof of funds - Bank statements showing course fees plus living costs, held for 28 consecutive days
- Proof of English - SELT from an approved provider, a UK degree, or an Ecctis assessment of an English-taught degree
- TB test certificate - Required for Pakistan residents; from a Home Office-approved clinic, valid for 6 months
- ATAS certificate - Only if your course and nationality require it
- Financial sponsor consent - Written consent if you were sponsored for fees or living costs in the last 12 months
- Loan or sponsorship letter - If you are funded by a student loan or a sponsor
- Parental consent and birth certificate - If you are under 18
- Relationship evidence - Marriage or birth certificates for eligible dependants
- Certified translations - For documents that are not in English or Welsh
