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🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Student Visa

Visa for international students studying at licensed UK institutions. Requires Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from licensed sponsor. Can work 20 hours/week during term, full-time during holidays. Maintenance funds required: £1,529/month for London, £1,171/month outside London for 9 months. Important restriction: undergraduate and taught postgraduate students can no longer bring dependants (only PhD/research students can). Graduate Route available after completion for 2 years post-study work (18 months from January 2027).

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Processing Time

3-4 weeks after biometrics

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Cost

£524 visa fee + £776/year healthcare surcharge

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Duration

Length of course + wrap-up period

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Work Rights

20 hours/week term time, full-time holidays

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Renewability

Can extend for new courses

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Path to Permanent Residence

No

Requirements

  • 1Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)
  • 2Proof of English language ability
  • 3Maintenance funds for tuition + living costs
  • 4Genuine student test (for some nationalities)
  • 5TB test (if from listed country)

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