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UK Visas & Immigration Official
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Follow us for information on UK Visas. We are unable to respond to Individual queries. gov.uk/contact-ukvi-i…
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    UK Visas & Immigration Official
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    May 10, 2023
    Replying to @UKVIgovuk
    This account is for UK visa customers only and does not tweet information on asylum or humanitarian routes. Please do not tweet any personal information. This account is not monitored so we are unable to respond to individual queries.
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    Not all immigration advisers are regulated. Protect yourself – check before you choose. Search IAA Register, or visit 👉 …tal.immigrationadviceauthority.gov.uk/s/adviser-regi… #StopCheckTrust
    UK Government and Immigration Advice Authority graphic on a dark blue background. Large white text reads: “Need visa or immigration help? Who’s helping you matters.” Below, an illustrated person sits using a laptop, with speech bubbles and document icons around them on an orange and yellow abstract shape. The image promotes seeking trusted visa and immigration advice.
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    UK Visas & Immigration Official
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    Jul 3
    If there are large deposits, unexplained funds in your bank account or gaps since you last studied, include a cover letter to explain your situation and provide supporting evidence where possible. For further details on how to apply, go to: gov.uk/student-visa #StudyReady
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    UK Visas & Immigration Official
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    Jul 2
    Thinking of travelling to the UK for summer? 🇬🇧 Here's how some other visitors found the process👀 @GOVUK
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    UK Visas & Immigration Official
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    Jul 2
    Find out about getting your Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) on
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    Get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to visit the UK
    Apply for an ETA to come to the UK if you’re a tourist, visiting family or for certain other reasons for up to 6 months. It costs £20. Find out if you need an ETA or a visa instead.
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    UK Visas & Immigration Official
    @UKVIgovuk
    Jul 2
    Thinking of applying for a visa to come to the UK? Take a screenshot of our graphic to help you access your eVisa. Find out more gov.uk/eVisa
     infographic titled “Top Tips on how to access your eVisa.” A five-step  process is shown with numbered red circles.

Step 1 – Apply for your visa
Apply for your UK visa online at gov.uk. Provide your biometrics and prove your identity at a Visa Application Centre, if necessary.
Step 2 – Wait for a decision
You’ll be notified when a decision is made on your application. Make sure to check your junk mail folder.
Step 3 – Create your UKVI account
Following a positive decision, create your UKVI account at gov.uk/evisa and complete the steps online, which will confirm when your account has been created successfully.
Step 4 – Prove your identity and link your account
Sign in to your UKVI account and confirm your identity using the ‘UK Immigration ID Check’ app and link the account to your eVisa.
Step 5 – View your eVisa
You’ll receive an email when your eVisa is ready to view. You can access your eVisa online. You need to check all the details are correct before you travel.
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    UK Visas & Immigration Official
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    Jul 1
    The UK immigration system is now digital. ⚠️Remember, to access your eVisa you need to create a UKVI account. Find out more gov.uk/eVisa
    UK Visas & Immigration graphic announcing that the UK immigration system is now digital. The graphic states that successful UK visa applicants will receive an eVisa instead of a physical visa sticker (vignette). An illustration shows a person using a laptop, alongside a red button reading “Find out more now at GOV.UK”. The design features a blue patterned background and UK Visas & Immigration branding.Provide your feedback on BizChat
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    UK Visas & Immigration Official
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    Jun 30
    Just received your exam results? Apply for your UK Student visa as soon as you have: ✅A valid passport ✅Your CAS reference number ✅Supporting documents Apply now at gov.uk/student-visa/a… #StudyReady
    UK Visas & Immigration #StudyReady graphic on a light blue background. Large text reads: “Apply for your UK Student visa now!” Requirements listed include a valid passport and Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). Additional documents that may be needed are evidence of funds, proof of English language ability, an ATAS certificate, and a TB test certificate. A highlighted message warns that applying too close to the course start date can delay a visa decision. A vertical “APPLY NOW” banner appears on the right, alongside an illustration of a classroom chalkboard with a stopwatch and warning symbol. URL displayed: gov.uk/student-visa.
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    UK Visas & Immigration Official
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    Jun 29
    Who’s helping you with immigration advice matters. Check your adviser is regulated before you trust them. Search IAA Register, or visit 👉 …tal.immigrationadviceauthority.gov.uk/s/adviser-regi… #StopCheckTrust @IAAUK
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    Jun 26
    If you are funded by a government scholarship, it must be from the UK government or your national government scholarship to meet the UK Student visa requirements. Check the rules before you apply gov.uk/guidance/finan… #StudyReady
    Graphic from UK Visas & Immigration with a light blue background. Top left shows the UK Visas & Immigration logo. Top right includes a badge with a graduation cap icon and the hashtag “#StudyReady,” alongside a vertical label reading “PREPARE.”
Main text reads: “To meet the financial requirements for a UK Student visa, a government scholarship must be from the UK government or your national government.”
Below this, a purple banner with a red warning triangle icon states: “Local, state or regional funding DOES NOT QUALIFY.”
Bottom text reads: “Visit: gov.uk/student-visa.”
On the right side, there is an illustration of a sheet of paper with a yellow seal containing an icon of a classical government building.
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    UK Visas & Immigration Official
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    Jun 25
    Top tip for UK Visit visa applicants: include certified translations of any documents not in English or Welsh. It helps avoid delays. Learn more on GOV.UK gov.uk/standard-visit… #GetTravelReadyUK
    Promotional UK Visas and Immigration graphic featuring a scenic city view with a historic stone monument and greenery in the foreground and a city skyline behind. Overlaid text reads “Include certified translations with your Visit visa application.” A red button-style graphic says “Visit: GOV.UK,” and the UK Visas & Immigration logo appears in the top left. A footer banner reads “Plan Ahead, Travel Ready.”
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    UK Visas & Immigration Official
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    Jun 24
    Your UK Student visa will be refused if your funds do not meet the rules! If you are using a bank statement to prove your funds, check here if it meets UKVI requirements. gov.uk/student-visa/m… #StudyReady
    Blue UKVI social graphic stating that applicants must hold required funds in a bank account for 28 continuous days, with the last day within 31 days before the student visa application date. A note suggests providing a cover letter to explain unclear sources of funds. Includes “#StudyReady,” a student illustration, and the link gov.uk/student-visa.
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    UK Visas & Immigration Official
    @UKVIgovuk
    Jun 23
    Thinking of coming to the UK this summer to watch the Commonwealth Games? ⏱️Make sure you apply for your Visit visa or ETA in plenty of time.
    
Promotional graphic from UK Visas and Immigration showing a purple-lit modern building at night. Overlaid text reads: “Attending the Commonwealth Games? Remember to apply for your Visit visa or ETA ahead of time.” A red button says “Visit: GOV.UK,” and a banner at the bottom reads “Plan Ahead, Travel Ready.”
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    UK Visas & Immigration Official
    @UKVIgovuk
    Jun 22
    Travelling this summer and have an eVisa, including EUSS? Check the details in your UKVI account are up to date and ensure you travel with the passport linked to your account. Find out more gov.uk/eVisa
    UK Government graphic asking “Do you have a digital immigration status?” The image explains that whether it is called EUSS or eVisa, users should keep their UKVI account updated. A mobile phone illustration shows a GOV.UK page for viewing an eVisa and generating a share code to prove immigration status online. A red button reads “Find out more now at GOV.UK.”
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