How do you apply for a UK Student visa from Bangalore?
A UK Student visa from Bangalore takes five steps: get your CAS, take a TB test, apply online on GOV.UK, give biometrics at VFS UK in Bangalore, and wait for UKVI's decision. UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) is the Home Office department that decides visas. You can apply up to 6 months before your course starts.
From offer letter to eVisa
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Get your CAS. Your university issues a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), a reference number that proves your place. You need it for the form.
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Take a TB test. India is on the UK's list of countries where a tuberculosis test is needed for stays of 6 months or more. Use a UKVI-approved clinic. Our TB test guide explains the Bangalore options.
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Apply online on GOV.UK. Pay the £558 fee and the health surcharge in the same application.
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Book and attend VFS UK in Bangalore. Give your fingerprints and photo, and upload or hand over your documents.
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Wait for the decision. UKVI usually decides within 3 weeks. If you are approved, you get an eVisa, an online record of your status, which you link to your passport through a UKVI account.
How much is the UK student visa fee from India?
The UK Student visa fee is £558 when you apply from India, according to GOV.UK. You also pay the Immigration Health Surcharge, a charge for using the UK's National Health Service (NHS), and you must show money for your fees and living costs.
| Cost | Amount (as of October 2026) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Student visa application | £558 | Paid online when you apply |
| Immigration Health Surcharge | £776 per year | Based on the length of your visa, not your course |
| Priority service | £500 extra | Usually a decision within 5 working days, where offered |
| Super Priority service | £1,000 extra | Usually a decision by the end of the next working day after your biometrics |
| Living money: London | £1,529 a month, up to 9 months | Up to £13,761 in total |
| Living money: outside London | £1,171 a month, up to 9 months | Up to £10,539 in total |
| Course fees | First year of fees | As shown on your CAS |
Your money must sit in your account for 28 days in a row, and the last of those days must fall within 31 days of your application date (UKVI money rules). Plan your bank statements around this rule, and the money section of your file will be clear and easy to check.
What documents do you need for a UK Student visa?
A UK Student visa needs a valid passport and your CAS in every case. Depending on your situation, UKVI may also ask for the documents below.
- Financial evidence that shows the money for your course fees and living costs.
- TB test certificate. It is valid for 6 months from the date of your chest x-ray.
- ATAS certificate, if your master's or PhD course and nationality need one. ATAS is the UK's Academic Technology Approval Scheme for sensitive subjects.
- Written consent from your financial sponsor, if a sponsor paid your fees or living costs in the last 12 months.
- Parental consent, if you are 16 or 17.
VFS UK Bangalore: address, hours and biometrics day
VFS Global's UK Visa Application Centre in Bangalore is at Gopalan Innovation Mall, 22 Bannerghatta Main Road, Sarakki Industrial Layout, J. P. Nagar 3rd Phase, Bangalore 560076. VFS lists the centre as open Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00, with Super Priority submissions from 08:00 to 14:00.
- Prime Time slots for an extra fee: Monday to Friday 16:00 to 18:00, and Saturday 09:00 to 13:00.
- Priority and Super Priority are UKVI services. VFS says you can only buy them online, so pay right after booking to avoid delays.
- Documents: upload them yourself online before the appointment, or bring A4 copies and pay for VFS's Document Upload Assistance.
- On the day: bring your appointment confirmation with its QR code and your passport. Arrive close to your slot time, because arriving more than 15 minutes early may mean waiting.
Check your file before you book VFS. A missing document, or money evidence that does not meet the 28-day rule, can slow your application down. Our counsellors can go through your CAS, TB certificate and bank statements with you for free. Book a session at our Hebbal office or online.
What does the British Deputy High Commission in Bangalore do?
The British Deputy High Commission in Bangalore represents the UK government in Karnataka and helps British nationals, for example with emergency travel documents. Its GOV.UK page lists no visa services. Your Student visa goes through GOV.UK and VFS, so you do not need to visit the Deputy High Commission.
- Address
- 5th Floor, North Tower, Safina Towers, 3 Ali Asker Road, Bangalore 560052.
- Hours
- Monday to Thursday 08:30 to 16:30, Friday 08:30 to 13:30. Visits are by appointment only.
- Visa questions
- Use the UKVI contact routes on GOV.UK, not the Deputy High Commission.
Applying from Bangalore and wider Karnataka
Students in Bangalore have the UK centre in J. P. Nagar, and VFS Global also lists UK centres elsewhere in Karnataka. Pick the centre that saves you the most travel.
- Mysuru: VFS lists a UK Visa Application Centre in Mysuru, open Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00.
- Mangalore: VFS lists a premium UK application centre at the Vivanta hotel, open on Saturdays from 09:00 to 14:00.
- North Bangalore: J. P. Nagar is in the south of the city. If you live near Hebbal or Yelahanka, leave plenty of travel time for a morning slot.
- Karnataka documents: UK universities read your II PUC marksheet from KSEAB, or your VTU or Bangalore University transcripts, when they issue your CAS. Keep the originals ready in case UKVI asks for them.
- English tests: if your university asks for an English test, see our guide to IELTS test centres in Bangalore.
What should you do next?
Your next step is to confirm your CAS date and book your TB test, because both set your timeline. Then build your bank statements around the 28-day rule. Read more about studying in the UK, or see how one university handles admissions in our University of Manchester guide.
Get Your UK Student Visa File Right the First Time
The UK Student visa rewards preparation: a CAS that matches your documents, a TB certificate that is still valid, and money held for 28 full days. Falcon Nova Consultants has helped hundreds of Indian students with their UK applications. Book your free counselling session in Hebbal or online, and we'll help you plan your dates, check your documents and walk into VFS with confidence.
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