What Nepali students need to know - TB tests, the NOC, proof of funds, and VFS Kathmandu
The UK Student visa rules are the same wherever you apply from - £558 visa fee, £776/year healthcare surcharge, and proof of funds for tuition plus 9 months of living costs (£1,529/month in London, £1,171/month outside). What's different for Nepal is the practical side: an approved TB test, the NOC you need before your bank can send fees abroad, and how to evidence your funds.
UKVI-approved IOM clinics in Kathmandu and Damak (Jhapa), with full addresses.
View Clinics →The 28-day rule, statement format, and using education loans or a sponsor.
Read More →The No Objection Certificate and the NRB foreign-exchange facility for paying fees.
Read More →Work out your total costs in pounds, then convert at the day's rate.
Calculate Now →Nepal is on the UK's TB-screening list. If you're coming for 6+ months you must test at a UKVI-approved IOM clinic in Kathmandu or Damak. A test from any other hospital means automatic refusal.
View approved clinics →Before a Nepali bank can remit tuition or living costs abroad, you need a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Education. Start it early - it gates your fee payment and is part of a credible application.
Two areas decide most Nepali applications. Each has its own full guide:
There is one UK Visa Application Centre, in Kathmandu, run by VFS Global. After you apply and pay online, you book a biometrics appointment there.
| City | Notes |
|---|---|
| Kathmandu | VFS Global UK centre - biometrics and physical document submission (staff scan and upload on your behalf) |
Last updated: July 2026. Always confirm current details at gov.uk and the VFS Global website.