I have stayed in the UK as a short-term student from 10 Jan until 15 Jun and am going to apply for a Tier 4 for my next exchange term from 15 Sep until 13 Dec. I come from Hong Kong, which is on the list that requires applicants to have a TB test. Do I need to get a TB test if my next course lasts ...

I am an exchange student from Hong Kong, starting from Jan to Jun, under the Short-Term Study Visa, which is the one granted to non-visa nationals, not one needs application in advance. I am offered to have another exchange term from Sep to Dec. Therefore, I will be returning home to apply for a ...

And if I come in as a visitor for two 2 months then come back again as a short-term student. I'm afraid that they would see me bypassing proper visa application. That's why I need to go home and obtain a Tier 4 as a proper visa. Yet you are not concerned about trying to enter the UK as a Standard ...

Why are you making it so complicated? Why not simply return as a short term student for the Sept-Dec course? And if I come in as a visitor for two 2 months then come back again as a short-term student. I'm afraid that they would see me bypassing proper visa application. That's why I need to go home ...

sah10406 wrote:Why are you making it so complicated? Why not simply return as a short term student for the Sept-Dec course?

Because my friends and I plan to travel in the UK and Europe during July and August.

I am an exchange student from Hong Kong (I don't need to apply for a visa to enter the UK as visitor or short-term student) from Jan until Jun with short term student visa. I am offered to take another exchange semester at the same school from Sep until Dec. I will be going home in Jun right after I ...