Child students - Tier 4 (Child)
Photographs and passport
This page explains the photographs and passport you must provide with your application to study in the United Kingdom.
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Photographs
You must provide 2 recent passport photographs of yourself. Both photographs must have your name written on the back.
All the photographs should:
- measure 45mm x 35mm; and
- be in colour; and
- be taken against a light grey or cream background; and
- be clear and of good quality; and
- not be framed or backed; and
- not be digitally altered, for example, you cannot use Photoshop to change anything in the image; and
- be full face, without sunglasses, hat or head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons.
Passport or travel document
You must send your original passport or travel document, and the original passport or travel document of any parent or legal guardian.
Asking for the return of your passport before your application to remain in the UK is decided
If you need your passport for identification reasons (to open a bank account, for example) before we decide your application, we will return your passport. You should send your passport back to us as soon as you have used it to confirm your identity. We will not be able to decide the outcome of your application until you have returned it to us. This may delay our decision on your application.
If you ask for your passport back so you can travel outside the Common Travel Area, your application will automatically be withdrawn when we return it to you. If you decide not to travel and you still want to remain in the UK, you will need to apply again and pay a new fee.
If you need to ask for the return of your passport, see relevant information.
Application forms
Policy guidance for Tier 4 students
- Tier 4 policy guidance PDF 690KB opens in a new window