Britain makes student visa rules for Malaysians easier

Afterschool

September 28, 2012

Starting Monday, Malaysians will find it easier to apply for a student visa to Britain. Students are no longer required to show documentary proof of financial maintenance and education qualifications.
British High Commissioner Simon Featherstone said Malaysia had been added to the list of low-risk countries for Tier 4 student applications.
"This means our highly valued Malaysian students will from Oct 1 benefit from a simplified application process, making it easier for them to apply to study in Britain," he said.
Malaysian students, said Featherstone, made a vital contribution to the British economy and to making its education system one of the best in the world.
However, the simplified application process is only for those asking for visas to study at British universities with Highly Trusted Sponsor (HTS) status.
Those applying to universities without such status will still have to submit all documents with their application.
According to the UK Border Agency (UKBA) website, a Highly Trusted Sponsor is a licence given to universities to sponsor visas for international students outside the European Union.