UK Student Visa Guide for Vietnam
From Vietnam to a UK campus: CAS first, then 28-day funds and VAC biometrics timed to your course start.
Vietnam welcomes more than 0 students from abroad each year, reflecting its global reputation and strong international community.
As an international student at Vietnam, you study under the UK Student visa route. The university issues a CAS after you fulfil your offer conditions and provide evidence of your qualifications and finances. You then submit a Student visa application to UKVI with your CAS reference, financial evidence, and supporting documents.
Vietnam's international student support team can advise on the CAS process and visa application, but UKVI makes the final decision on your visa. Start preparing your documents early to avoid delays.
Where you apply
Residents of Vietnam apply online and complete biometrics at the VAC network published for their area on official UKVI/VFS sites.
Financial evidence
Prepare 28-day maintenance funds (London rate if CAS is London-taught) and tuition evidence. Keep romanised names consistent for applicants from Vietnam.
Common challenges for Vietnam applicants
- Romanisation mismatches.
- Wrong maintenance rate for the teaching location.
- Late CAS after funds evidence expires.
Process and interview notes
CAS → funds → apply → biometrics → decision. Re-check funds dates if CAS is delayed.
Local facts for Vietnam applicants
- CAS teaching location—not nationality—sets London funds rules for students from Vietnam.
- Passport spelling must match CAS exactly.
- Vietnam welcomes more than 0 students from abroad each year, reflecting its global reputation and strong international community.
- Residents of Vietnam apply online and complete biometrics at the VAC network published for their area on official UKVI/VFS sites.
- Prepare 28-day maintenance funds (London rate if CAS is London-taught) and tuition evidence.
- Common friction: Romanisation mismatches.
Official sources
Confirm CAS, maintenance funds, and biometric appointment rules on GOV.UK before you apply. This page is document-prep guidance, not immigration advice from a regulated adviser.
- GOV.UK — Student visa
- GOV.UK — Student visa: documents you must provide
- GOV.UK — Student visa: money you need
- GOV.UK — Find a UK visa application centre
- UKCISA — Student immigration advice
- VFS Global — UK visas in Vietnam
Legal rules live on MyCaseworks
Country pages cover journey logistics. For Student Route procedure, funds rules, and Graduate Route, use the legal library:
- UK Student Route document checklistWhat to assemble for CAS, funds, and biometrics.
- Student Route financial requirement28-day funds rules and acceptable evidence.
- Graduate Route checklistPost-study work route after a UK degree.
- UK renters’ rights for international studentsHousing rules after you arrive.
YouSafe helps Vietnam applicants organise CAS, maintenance funds, and UK Student visa documents.
Browse study-permit help →Frequently asked questions
- How do applicants from Vietnam apply for a UK Student visa?
- Residents of Vietnam apply online and complete biometrics at the VAC network published for their area on official UKVI/VFS sites.
- What financial evidence is needed from Vietnam?
- Prepare 28-day maintenance funds (London rate if CAS is London-taught) and tuition evidence. Keep romanised names consistent for applicants from Vietnam.
- What is a CAS?
- A Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies is issued by a licensed UK student sponsor after you meet offer conditions. You cannot apply for a Student visa without a valid CAS.
- Do London courses need higher maintenance funds?
- Usually yes. Home Affairs publishes higher maintenance funds for courses taught in London. Your CAS location—not your nationality—drives the rate.
- What English language evidence does Vietnam accept?
- Vietnam typically accepts SELT (Secure English Language Test) results from approved providers or prior qualifications taught in English. Check your offer conditions for specific requirements for your programme level.
- Can I switch to Vietnam from another UK university?
- Yes, you can transfer sponsorship. Your current university must release your sponsorship, then Vietnam can assign a new CAS. Maintain your visa conditions during the transfer process and inform both institutions.