UK-STUDENT

Valid Passport

Travel document requirements for a UK Student visa application

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Educational only — not legal advice.

Evidence that supports this criterion

Passport Biodata Page

Official Definition

A current passport or other valid travel documentation for the applicant, and for each partner or child applying with them.

What UKVI Looks For

A Student visa application always needs a current passport or other valid travel documentation, together with the CAS reference number. The same is needed for each partner or child applying with the student. A caseworker needs a legible biodata page showing your full name, nationality, passport number, and issue and expiry dates. Earlier UK visas in the passport are useful supporting context.

Check the expiry date against the end of your course. A passport that expires before the course ends is a weakness to fix before you apply.

Evidence Strength

Strong Evidence

Clear biodata page scan with full name, nationality, passport number, and issue and expiry dates visible
Passport valid beyond the end of the course
A passport or travel document for each partner or child applying with you
Earlier UK visas included when you have them

Weak Evidence

Passport that expires before the course ends
Cropped, blurry, or partial biodata scans
Damaged or expired passport
Name on the passport that differs from the CAS or application form without explanation

Common Refusal / Processing Triggers

Common Problems

A passport that expires before the course ends.
Unreadable or cropped biodata page scans.
Leaving out the passport of a partner or child who is on the application.
Names that differ between the passport, the CAS, and the application form.

Tips for Strengthening Your Evidence

Pro Tips

Check the expiry date against the end date of your course before you apply, and renew first if it falls short.
Scan the full biodata page in good light; avoid glare and cropping.
Include pages showing earlier UK visas if you have any.
Prepare a passport scan for each family member who applies with you.

Relevant Document Types

Typical uploads: passport biodata page, passport pages with earlier UK visas, and a passport or travel document for each partner or child applying with you.

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UK-STUDENT

Valid Passport

Travel document requirements for a UK Student visa application

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Educational only — not legal advice.

Evidence that supports this criterion

Passport Biodata Page

Official Definition

A current passport or other valid travel documentation for the applicant, and for each partner or child applying with them.

What UKVI Looks For

Check the expiry date against the end of your course. A passport that expires before the course ends is a weakness to fix before you apply.

Evidence Strength

Strong Evidence

Clear biodata page scan with full name, nationality, passport number, and issue and expiry dates visible
Passport valid beyond the end of the course
A passport or travel document for each partner or child applying with you
Earlier UK visas included when you have them

Weak Evidence

Passport that expires before the course ends
Cropped, blurry, or partial biodata scans
Damaged or expired passport
Name on the passport that differs from the CAS or application form without explanation

Common Refusal / Processing Triggers

Common Problems

A passport that expires before the course ends.
Unreadable or cropped biodata page scans.
Leaving out the passport of a partner or child who is on the application.
Names that differ between the passport, the CAS, and the application form.

Tips for Strengthening Your Evidence

Pro Tips

Check the expiry date against the end date of your course before you apply, and renew first if it falls short.
Scan the full biodata page in good light; avoid glare and cropping.
Include pages showing earlier UK visas if you have any.
Prepare a passport scan for each family member who applies with you.

Relevant Document Types

Typical uploads: passport biodata page, passport pages with earlier UK visas, and a passport or travel document for each partner or child applying with you.

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Upload documents and get AI-powered analysis against this criterion.

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