UK Student Visa Documents Checklist for September 2026 Intake
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Quick Answer
For a September 2026 UK Student Visa you need: a CAS, current and any old passports, financial evidence covering tuition plus living costs held for 28 days, academic transcripts and certificates listed on the CAS, your English language evidence, a TB certificate (if required), parental consent if under 18, and an ATAS certificate for certain courses.
Core Documents (Everyone)
Financial Documents
Accepted: savings, current accounts. Not accepted: shares, ISAs, prize bonds, mobile-money, crypto.
Academic Documents (Match the CAS)
English Language
TB Test
Required from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Sri Lanka and others. Must be from an IOM-approved clinic. Valid for 6 months.
ATAS Certificate
Only for postgraduate science, engineering and technology courses listed by the FCDO. Apply 4-6 weeks before submission.
Under-18 Applicants
Optional but Recommended
Document Formatting Rules
Bottom Line
Build the checklist in two folders: one digital for the online upload and one physical for biometrics. Cross-check each document against your CAS before submitting - mismatched names, dates of birth or grades are the leading cause of avoidable refusals.
*Sources: UKVI Appendix Student 2026, gov.uk Student Visa document guidance, IOM TB test list 2026.*
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Frequently Asked Questions
What documents do I need for the UK Student Visa in September 2026?+
CAS letter, current and old passports, financial evidence held for 28 days, academic transcripts and certificates listed on the CAS, English language evidence, TB test (if required), and ATAS certificate for certain STEM courses.
Do bank statements need to be stamped for the UK Student Visa?+
Yes. Bank statements must be either originals on bank letterhead or printed and stamped by the bank. The closing balance must be dated within 31 days of your visa submission.
Do I need to translate documents into English?+
Yes. Any document not in English must be translated by a certified translator, signed and dated, with their full name, qualifications and contact details on the translation.
Is an ATAS certificate required for every UK Student Visa?+
No. ATAS is only required for certain postgraduate science, engineering and technology courses listed by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Your CAS will state if ATAS is needed.
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