STUDENT VISAS TO THE UK

This visa is for students who intend to study at a UK institution on a full time course. The student Visa is flexible to apply to both short and long term courses.

Usually student Visas would be granted for courses of at least 6 months in length but it is possible to obtain a Visa for a shorter course. The student must be able to maintain and accommodate themselves while they are studying and show that they are able to pay their course fees.

DO I QUALIFY FOR A STUDENT VISA TO THE UK?

The Free Student Visa Eligibility Assessment is designed to instantly determine if you are eligible to apply for the Student Visa allowing you to study in the UK. It uses the criteria set by the Home Office.

STUDENT VISA BASIC REQUIREMENTS

You will be required to show that you have been accepted into a recognised course of study at an approved institution, can financially support yourself whilst in the UK and will not undertake employment except for permitted part time work and vacation work.

STUDENT VISA ENTITLEMENTS

The benefit of the Student Visa is that as well as studying in the UK, you are permitted to work up to 20 hours a week part time during term periods and full time in the vacation periods without seeking further permission from the Home Office.

Graduate level students may also be entitled to switch into a working Visa category in some circumstances that could lead to settlement in the UK.

STUDENT VISA PROCESSING TIME AND COSTS

STUDENT VISA	OUTSIDE THE UK (ENTRY CLEARANCE)	INSIDE THE UK (FLR)
Government Application Fee	£99	£295
Advanced Migration Service	£99
Premium Migration Service	£499
PROCESSING TIMES	1-12 weeks	4-14 weeks
ADVANCED MIGRATION SERVICE Apply for this visa with help from a registered Migration Consultant. PREMIUM MIGRATION SERVICE Let a Migration Consultant manage your visa application for you.