A study-based route requiring admission to an eligible education provider.
Route overview
Typical timeline / duration: Length depends on course and previous study; extension/switching possible if eligible.
Important notes
Be aged 16+, have an offer from a licensed student sponsor and a CAS, meet English requirements, and provide parental consent if under 18.
Unless exempt, show outstanding course fees on the CAS plus up to nine months' living costs: £1,529/month in London or £1,171/month elsewhere. Hold the funds for 28 consecutive days ending within 31 days before applying; pay the immigration health surcharge.
The UK Student visa requires a CAS from a licensed student sponsor, together with course, English-language, and financial evidence.
Unless exempt, funds normally cover the outstanding course fees on the CAS plus up to nine months of living costs: £1,529 per month in London or £1,171 elsewhere. Funds are normally held for 28 consecutive days ending within 31 days before applying.
Work rights depend on the course level, sponsor, and visa conditions and are not an unrestricted work permit.
Preparation checklist
Prepare route evidence: Applicant aged 16+ with offer from licensed student sponsor; Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies; enough money; English-language ability; parental consent where under 18.
Confirm the financial evidence: Unless exempt, show the outstanding course fees on the CAS plus up to nine months of living costs: £1,529 per month in London or £1,171 elsewhere. Funds are normally held for 28 consecutive days ending within 31 days before applying; the Immigration Health Surcharge also applies.
Check work rights and restrictions: Work rights depend on course level, sponsor, and visa conditions and are not unrestricted.
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