How to apply If you are extending your Tier 4 General student visa it is important to make sure that you get the application right first time. If you do not demonstrate that you fulfil the points by sending in all the original documents required at the time of applying, the UK Border Agency (UKBA) will refuse your application. Tier 4 General guidance from UK Border Agency There is a lot of information on applying for an extension of your Tier 4 visa at the UKBA website. You should read the information on applying for a Tier 4 General student visa in the UKBA's Tier 4 guidance. The International Office runs visa application workshops for students enrolled at the University who need to make visa applications. We also have an application service, which sends your completed application form and all the required documents to the UK Border Agency. You can find further information about our workshops, appointments and visa service at: Scoring the points To successfully apply for a Tier 4 General visa, you must score 40 out of 40 available points. Scoring the points Points What you get points for Evidence required 30 Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) A CAS number issued by the University of Edinburgh Other documents If you are applying for a visa for a course for the first time : your CAS will be issued on the basis that the University used a previous qualification to assess that you are suitable to take the